"Senior citizen housing development"
means a residential development developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for, senior citizens that has at least thirty-five dwelling units. Any senior citizen housing development which is required to obtain a public report under Section 11010 of the Business and Professions Code and which submits its application for a public report after July 1, 2001, shall be required to have been issued a public report as a senior citizen housing development under Section 11010.05 of the Business and Professions Code. No housing development constructed prior to January 1, 1985, shall fail to qualify as a senior citizen housing development because it was not originally developed or put to use for occupancy by senior citizens.
(Ord. 94-884; Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 2016-1155 § 4)
These residential development projects will be available exclusively for low-income and moderate-income senior residents.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
Application for a senior housing development shall be made to the Planning Commission in writing and shall be accompanied by plans and data for the project.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)
Because the residents of such developments have dwelling characteristics which differ from those of families and younger persons, it is not appropriate to apply all of the normal zoning standards thereto. Accordingly, pursuant to the processing of a conditional use permit for such developments, the Planning Commission and the City Council may make exceptions to the density, off-street parking, minimum unit size, open space and such other requirements as may be appropriate. The Planning Commission and City Council may also adjust required setbacks, building height and yard areas as appropriate to provide an adequate living environment, both within the development and on nearby properties. The Planning Commission may impose such conditions on a senior housing development.
(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)