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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 2025
AMENDED AGENDA
• 03/03/2025 STUDY SESSION SUPPLEMENTAL MEMO ADDED
• 03/05/2025 STUDY SESSION WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
• 03/05/2025 STUDY SESSION PRESENTATION SLIDES ADDED
• 03/05/2025 ITEM 1.4 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
• 03/05/2025 ITEM 3.1 STAFF REPORT AMENDED
• 03/06/2025 STUDY SESSION WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADDED
• 03/06/2025 STUDY SESSION SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL ADDED
Public Participation Information
In accordance with Saratoga City Council’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the
public may participate in these meetings in person at the locations listed below or via remote
attendance (if applicable) using the Zoom information below. In the event remote participation
technology is unexpectedly unavailable, the meeting will proceed in person without remote
participation.
Members of the public can view and participate in the 5:00 p.m. Commission Interviews by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room, located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
CA 95070
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom:
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82342704483
• Webinar ID 823 4270 4483 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
Members of the public can view and participate in the 6:00 p.m. Study Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA
95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86846057855
• Webinar ID 868 4605 7855 OR
• Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833
Members of the public can view and participate in the 7:00 p.m. Regular Session by:
1. Attending the meeting in person at:
• City Hall Linda Callon Conference Room located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA
95070; OR
2. Accessing the meeting through Zoom
• Webinar URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81627041223
• Webinar ID: 816 2704 1223 OR
• Call In: 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833; OR
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3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast
Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99 and calling in following the direction above; OR
4. Viewing online at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch and calling in following the direction above.
Written Communication
Comments can be submitted in writing at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment. Written communications
will be provided to the members of the City Council and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in
supplemental meeting materials.
Public Comment
Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. The amount of time
for public comment may be reduced by the Mayor or by action of the City Council. Public
Comment will begin with speakers attending in-person first followed by those attending via Zoom.
Meeting Recording Information
In accordance with the Saratoga City Council’s Meeting Recording Policy, City Council Study
Sessions, Joint Meetings, Joint Sessions, Commission Interviews, Retreats, meetings with the
Planning Commission, and Regular Session Meetings are recorded and made available following
the meeting on the City website.
5:00 PM COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Time Name Commission Vacancies Incumbent
5:00 p.m. Zaheer Hassan Planning 2 full term No
5:10 p.m. Samir Khericha Planning 2 full term No
5:20 p.m. JoJo Choi Planning 2 full term Yes
5:30 p.m. Badrinath Sridharan Planning 2 full term No
6:00 PM STUDY SESSION
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Village Sidewalk Expansion Pilot Program
Recommended Action:
Receive a report from the City’s design consultant on design concept options for the Village
Sidewalk Expansion Pilot Program.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Option 1
Attachment B - Option 2
Supplemental Memo (added 03-03-2025)
Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 03-05-2025)
Presentation Slides (added 03-05-2025)
Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 03-06-2025)
Supplemental Material (added 03-06-2025)
7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 27, 2025.
REPORT FROM STUDY SESSION
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the City Council on matters not on the Agenda. The law
generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the
Council may instruct staff accordingly.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Appointment of Traffic Safety Commissioner
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution appointing Dory Albert to the Traffic Safety Commission and direct
the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office.
Staff Report
Attachment A -Resolution, Traffic Safety Commission Appointment
Proclamation, March 2025 Youth Arts Month
Recommended Action:
Declare March 2025 as Youth Arts Month
Youth Arts Month Proclamation
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted
on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the
public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the Mayor
remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the February 19, 2025, City Council Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Minutes for the February 19, 2025 City Council Meeting
1.2. Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 02/12/2025 and 02/19/2025 accounts payable vendor payment check
registers.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Check Register Reports Dated 02-12-2025
Attachment B - Check Register Reports Dated 02-19-2025
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1.3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2025
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended January 31, 2025.
Staff Report
1.4. Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) Articles 15-06, 15-12, 15-21,
15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65 and 15-80, and Adding Article 15-59 to the Saratoga City
Code to Implement Policies of the 2023-2031 Housing Element
Recommended Action:
Waive reading and adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) Articles
15-06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65 and 15-80, and Adding Article 15-
59 to the Saratoga City Code to Implement Policies of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the City Code
Supplemental Memo - Written Communications (added 03-05-2025)
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1. Introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance Amending the Saratoga Municipal
Code by adding Article 7-12 (Stormwater Pollution Control), deleting Sections 6-15.070, 6-
15.080, and 6-15.085, and amending Section 17-05.010.
Recommended Action:
Following the Public Hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adding
Article 7-12 (Stormwater Pollution Control), deleting Sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-
15.085, and amending Section 17-05.010 of the Saratoga Municipal Code to implement
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements applicable in Saratoga.
Staff Report
Attachment A- Ordinance
Attachment B- PLDA Inspection Program Plan
Attachment C -Saratoga PLDA Inventory
3. GENERAL BUSINESS
3.1. Community Event and Street Closure Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Recommended Action:
Approve the proposed funding for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Community Event and Street
Closure Grant Program including:
1. Secured funding recipients and allocations as well as total funding amount.
2. Secured funding recipient and allocation for the Street Closure Grant Program.
3. Competitive Event Grant funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Staff Report (Revised 03-05-2025)
Attachment A - Community Event Grant Program Policy
3.2. Discussion of Housing Element Progress & Future Assessment of Housing
Opportunities
Recommended Action:
Accept the Report and provide direction to staff.
Staff Report
Attachment A - 2023-2031 Housing Element Policy Program
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COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Assignments
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA
PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Britt Avrit, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting
of the City Council was posted and available for review on February 27, 2025 at the City of
Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at
www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 27th day of February 2025 at Saratoga, California.
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials
distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials
distributed to the City Council by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City
website at www.saratoga.ca.us and are available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if
you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at
bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City
will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as
possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:March 05, 2025
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
PREPARED BY:John Cherbone, Director
SUBJECT:Village Sidewalk Expansion Pilot Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a report from the City’s design consultant on design concept options for the Village
Sidewalk Expansion Pilot Program
BACKGROUND:
Following the recent study on the economic vitality of the Village, the City Council has directed
staff to develop a conceptual design and components of a pilot program (space lease, possessory
interest tax, etc)for sidewalk expansion.
To support this effort, City staff engaged the consulting firm Gates and Associates to conduct
research and develop conceptual design options for the project.Staff and the consultant will
facilitate the review and provide additional design renderings at the study session.
Attached are two conceptual design options, which will be presented by Gates and Associates.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A –Concept Option 1
Attachment B –Concept Option 2
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VILLAGE PARKLET PILOT PROJECT
MARCH, 2025SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
CONCEPT PLAN - OPTION 1
0 4’ 8’ 16’
P P
P
P P P
12 7 3 1048
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5
Sunflower SpaBella Saratoga
6
5'
5'
5'
1 New Outdoor Dining Zone
Planter/Pot
4
Trench Drain/Grate
New Sidewalk
2
3
6
Planting Buffer/Shrub Planting Area
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Existing Outdoor Dining
8
Existing Landscape Wall
9 Existing Street Tree
5
Existing Utility Vaults/Utility Boxes
10 Existing Street Light
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11 Pedestrian Circulation
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VILLAGE PARKLET PILOT PROJECT
MARCH, 2025SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
CONCEPT PLAN - OPTION 1
0 4’ 8’ 16’
1 7 3 104811
Sunflower SpaBella Saratoga
6
5'
5'
5'
1 New Outdoor Dining Zone
ABC Fence
4
Trench Drain/Grate
New Sidewalk
2
3
6
42"H Ornamental Railing
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Existing Outdoor Dining
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Existing Landscape Wall
9 Existing Street Tree
5
Existing Utility Vaults/Utility Boxes
10 Existing Street Light
9 5
2
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11 Shrub Planting Area
12 Pedestrian Circulation
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OPTION 2
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2025
Subject: Supplemental Information, Study Session Item
Following publication of the agenda packet for the March 5, 2025, City Council Meeting, the Staff
Report for the Study Session Item has been updated. The updated item and an additional
attachment for the item are attached to this memo.
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
PREPARED BY: Matt Morley, City Manager
SUBJECT: Supplemental Information: Village Sidewalk Expansion Pilot Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive a report from the City’s design consultant on design concept options for the Village
Sidewalk Expansion Pilot Program
BACKGROUND:
This report provides supplemental information on potential elements to a Sidewalk Expansion
Pilot Program.
City Council will have the opportunity to review concept drawings for a proposed expanded
sidewalk along Big Basin Way. The sidewalk would enhance pedestrian access while facilitating
outdoor dining in the public right-of-way.
Big Basin Way is a State Highway, where parking and travel lanes are under the jurisdiction of
Caltrans. The concept as proposed, allows for use of current parking spaces for an expanded
sidewalk. This would be executed under an encroachment permit with Caltrans. The existing
sidewalk is City right of way and could be utilized to support the concepts of this program.
Should the City Council desire to pursue the project, staff recommends the development of a
defined program. The City Council may want to consider the following elements:
1. Improvement Costs – Costs for improvements could be borne by the property or business
owner that wishes to pursue the project.
2. Lease – The City should enter into an agreement with the property owner to ensure mutual
understanding of the program scope. Lease elements may include the following:
• Term – Establishing a term for the lease allows the business to calculate a potential
return on investment and allows the City to adjust for future needs. Because the
investment is capital intensive on behalf of the business owner, longer terms may
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be more effective. Staff recommends a minimum five-year term, with two five-year
options to renew.
• Rent – The Council has several options to waive or establish rental fees for the use
of the property. In many commercial leases, some degree of credit back to the rent
may occur for capital improvements. In addition, some cities address the lease
charges through an annual license fee. Attachment A provides results of an informal
survey of several jurisdictions with Parklet Programs.
• Possessory Interest Tax – The County Assessor has identified a need to collect
Possessory Interest Tax (similar to property tax) on the private use of public
property. Although the Assessor appears to not have implemented this program to
date, it may be forthcoming. The identification of this cost is done by the County
Assessor and assessed to the private business. Staff recommends including lease
language ensuring the lease holder is responsible for any Possessory Interest Tax.
• Use of Space – To facilitate ongoing regulation on the use of space, staff
recommends that the business establish a defined area delineated with a structure
such as an affixed fence or planter. This could occur in the design and become an
exhibit to the lease.
• Maintenance – Several cities have specific maintenance requirements called out,
which ensure a standard of care for the space and defines the responsible party
(typically the leaseholder).
• Compliance – Ensuring compliance with local and state regulations is essential for
maintaining the integrity of the lease agreement. The lease should require the
business to adhere to all applicable zoning laws, and Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements. Additionally, the tenant must obtain and maintain all
necessary permits, licenses, and insurance coverage throughout the lease term.
3. Loss of Parking – Although current parking supply appears adequate, future projects,
including the City’s Village Water Quality Improvement project and additional potential
locations under this program, could further reduce the parking supply. The program could
address this through the use of a phased implementation, limit on locations, establishment
of a parking availability standard, or other options.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A – Parklet Program Fee Survey
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Parklet Program Fee Survey
Cost Element Palo Alto Los Gatos Morgan Hill Los Altos Santa Cruz
App Fee 2,000$ 1,000$ no charge 500$ 500$
Building Permit Fee 1,700$ no charge
Encroachment Fee 2,100$ 615$
Renewal fee 250$ n/a n/a 250$
License fee - use of ROW (per SF)(annual)10.71$ n/a 3.00$ 5.88$
plus staff time
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2025
Subject: Written Communications, Study Session Item
_______________________________________________________________________________
Following publication of the agenda packet for the March 5, 2025, City Council Meeting, Written
Communications for the Study Session Item were submitted. The communications are attached
to this memo.
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From:Bill Dalton
To:Belal Aftab; Chuck Page; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Tina Walia; Yan Zhao
Cc:Britt Avrit; Matt Morley; Leslie Arroyo
Subject:Comments on Village Sidewalk Expansion Dining Pilot
Date:Tuesday, March 4, 2025 4:10:53 PM
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Mayor Aftab and Council Members,
Hope this comes to pass but I have two comments and a question.
1) I am opposed to spending additional City funds on this. Staff time is ok
2) The staff report suggests a 5-year lease with two 5-year options options to renew
for a total of 15 years.
3) If the pilot is not successful or when Caltrans requests the expansion be removed,
who will be responsible for the cost?
It would seem prudent to as soon as possible determine the minimum lease duration
(including renewal options) the property owner will accept and if Caltrans will issue a
permit for the duration.
Thanks you,
Bill Dalton
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Saratoga Village
Expanded Sidewalk
Pilot Project
March 5, 2025
City Council Study Session
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OPTION 1
Plan View
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OPTION 1
Perspective Rendering
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OPTION 2
Plan View
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OPTION 2
Perspective Rendering
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CHARACTER IMAGES
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COMPARISON
Option 1 Option 2
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Q&A
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2025
Subject: Written Communications, Study Session Item
_______________________________________________________________________________
Following publication of the agenda packet for the March 5, 2025, City Council Meeting, and
following publication of Written Communications on March 5, 2025, additional Written
Communications for the Study Session Item were submitted. The communications are attached
to this memo.
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To:Chuck Page; Yan Zhao; Belal Aftab; Tina Walia; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Matt Morley; Britt Avrit; Leslie Arroyo
Subject:Online Form Submittal: Council Comments Form
Date:Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:11:18 AM
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Council Comments Form
Your Name Anu
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Email Address
Subject Revamping saratoga downtown
Comments Hello council members! Thanks for the opportunity to provide
comments. I’d like to address saratoga downtown. Yet another
business - cinnabar is leaving. Rose market left last year. Anchor
fish and chips is at least the 3rd business in that spot. There is
no cost friendly option like chipotle or subway or any other for
saratoga high students. They need this. In the same school
district - Los Gatos downtown offers cuisine for every budget and
helps Los Gatos high students. . The downtown is run down and
unappealing. Especially as you start off with old empty shops like
the optometrist next to the ups store and the one next to that
one..the ones in the Wells Fargo complex are also mostly empty.
La mere Michelle is empty as well. Only the later part of
downtown is vibrant with La fondue, flowers, hero ranch and
plumed horse. The basin was quite empty as is Darla cafe. There
are several small shops that have very little foot traffic to survive.
We as residents in the 40-60 year range need more options as
do our kids. The older residents 70+ need to realize the
character of saratoga has changed. Younger residents don’t
want a sleepy town. We want a vibrant dynamic downtown like
Los Gatos, Campbell and cupertino. Please take steps to move
in this direction. This is the majority view.
Thanks, Anu
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Subject:Online Form Submittal: Council Comments Form
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Your Name Mahshid Maleki
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Subject Urgent Concern About Downtown Saratoga
Comments Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I hope you are all doing well and appreciate the hard work you
put into serving our city. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend
the council meetings in person on Wednesdays due to my
conflict schedule, and while I try to connect online, I am unable to
wait through the entire discussion to talk and provide comments..
I am deeply concerned about the future of our downtown. With
businesses like Cinnabar closing, we are seeing a troubling trend
of businesses shutting down due to low foot traffic. If this
continues, we risk losing the charm and vibrancy that make
Saratoga special. I strongly urge the city to consider hiring a
dedicated person—perhaps even part-time—focused on
revitalization efforts. A similar role in other close by cities that has
successfully helped coordinate efforts to attract and support
businesses.
We need to bring in businesses that engage students and young
people—places like interactive activity centers (such as Mine and
Color) that can draw students to our downtown. Increasing youth-
friendly businesses will naturally lead to other opportunities, such
as casual dining options that high schoolers can visit during
lunch or after school. This type of investment will help drive foot
traffic and make downtown a more dynamic and sustainable
space.
I understand there are many priorities and budget constraints,
but I truly believe that with careful review, we can allocate
resources to make this happen. With my experience working with
different cities and my active role in the community, I can
confidently say that I have never seen such widespread concern
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over the state of our downtown. If we do not act now, we risk
seeing it deteriorate even further.
Downtown Saratoga is a beautiful and historic part of our city,
and it deserves the investment needed to keep it alive and
thriving. I urge the council to take this matter seriously and
explore solutions to support local businesses and increase
engagement.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your
response.
Mahshid
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT:Appointment of Traffic Safety Commissioner
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution appointing Dory Albert to the Traffic Safety Commission and direct the City
Clerk to administer the Oath of Office.
BACKGROUND:
The City recruited for one full term vacancy on the Traffic Safety Commission that ends
December 31, 2028. The application deadline was October 25, 2024,and one application was
received. The City Council conducted the interview on February 19, 2025,and selected Dory
Albert to be appointed to the position on the Commission.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A -Resolution, Traffic Safety Commission Appointment
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA APPOINTING DORY ALBERT TO THE TRAFFIC
SAFETY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, one vacancy was created on the Traffic Safety commission when Chi-Kuang
Chu’s position became vacant;
WHEREAS, the City announced the vacancy, accepted applications, and the City Council
conducted an interview on February 19, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby resolves that the following
individual is appointed to Saratoga’s Traffic Safety Commission as follows:
Dory Albert, Full Term ending December 31, 2028
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City
Council held on the 5th day of March 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Belal Aftab, Mayor
ATTEST:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
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PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DECLARING
MARCH 2025 AS YOUTH ARTS MONTH
WHEREAS, Youth Arts Month has been celebrated in March since 1961 to
emphasize the value of art education and to encourage support for excellent school art
programs. Youth Arts Month provides a forum for acknowledging skills that are fostered
through experience in art education programs; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 theme of Youth Arts Month is “Healing Through Color”; and
WHEREAS, art education is celebrated in local schools, school districts, community
arts organizations, and larger communities to increase support, understanding, and interest in
art education; and
WHEREAS, according to the California Department of Education, Fine Arts are
taught in almost 60,000 classes in Santa Clara County. Studies have proven that arts learning
strategies and arts integration help teachers to recognize and build upon critical thinking
skills, curiosity, flexibility, communication, innovation, collaboration and are the traits
required for post-secondary and workplace success; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Office of Education is committed to supporting
the arts to inspire and prepare students for success in the 21
st century by using arts education
to reinforce the skills students will need to become productive, contributing members of a
strong community; and
WHEREAS, we share in the vision to ensure that students have access to high quality
arts education that is culturally relevant and inclusive, sparking curiosity, imagination,
creativity and joy; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous long-term benefits of art education for all students
and there is a continuous need to improve art education at all levels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga
does hereby proclaim March 2025 as Youth Arts Month and strives to increase community,
business, and government support for art education for all students.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA this 5th day
of March 2025.
___________________________
Belal Aftab, Mayor
City of Saratoga
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY:Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT:City Council Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Minutes for the February 19, 2025, City Council Meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Draft City Council Minutes for each Council Meeting are taken to the City Council to be reviewed
for accuracy and approval. Following City Council approval, minutes are retained for legislative
history and posted on the City of Saratoga website. The draft minutes are attached to this report
for Council review and approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A -Minutes for the February 19, 2025 City Council Meeting
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Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ February 19, 2025 ~ Page 1 of 6
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 5:30 p.m., the City Council held an interview for the Traffic Safety Commission.
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO APPOINT DORY ALBERT TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY
COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028. MOTION PASSED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Aftab invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Study Session to review and provide input on projects and
funding for the 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Mayor Aftab invited public comment.
The following individual spoke at this time: Marilyn Marchetti
Mayor Aftab called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Mayor Belal Aftab, Vice Mayor Chuck Page, Council Members Kookie
Fitzsimmons, Tina Walia, Yan Zhao
ABSENT:None
ALSO PRESENT:Matt Morley, City Manager
Richard Taylor, City Attorney
Leslie Arroyo, Assistant City Manager
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Bryan Swanson, Community Development Director
Ryan Hinchman, Administrative Services Director
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The City Clerk reported the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 13, 2025.
REPORT FROM STUDY SESSION
Mayor Aftab stated the City Council held a Study Session at 6:00 p.m. to review and provide input
on projects and funding for the 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and provided
a brief summary of the Study Session.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; IN-PERSON
ATTENDEES
The following individuals spoke at this time:
Carolyn Brandwajn discussed downtown economic vitality.
Mona Hrapkowicz discussed downtown outdoor dining opportunities and events.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Aftabshared information about Let’s Work Saratoga, Mayor’s Office Hours at the Farmer’s
Market, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training.
Vice Mayor Page and Council Member Fitzsimmons shared information about Hakone’s Chinese
New Year Celebration.
CEREMONIAL ITEM
Proclamation Declaring February 2025 as Black History Month in the City of Saratoga
Recommended Action:
Declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the City of Saratoga
The City Council declared February 2025 as Black History Month in the City of Saratoga.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Aftab invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Minutes for the February 5, 2025, City Council Meeting.
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 5, 2025,
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:
FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
1.2. Accounts Payable Check Registers
Recommended Action:
Review and accept the 01/29/2025 and 02/05/2025 accounts payable vendor payment check
registers.
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 01/29/2025 AND 02/05/2025
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VENDOR PAYMENT CHECK REGISTERS.MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE,
AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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1.3. Final Map Approval for Two Lots Located at 19498 Burgundy Way
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution granting final map approval of parcel map application No. ULS22-
0012 for two lots located at 19498 Burgundy Way (APN: 397-36-036).
RESOLUTION 25-002
ZHAO/PAGE MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL MAP
APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP APPLICATION NO. ULS22-0012 FOR TWO LOTS
LOCATED AT 19498 BURGUNDY WAY (APN: 397-36-036).MOTION PASSED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB.
NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1. Disaster Preparedness
Recommended Actions:
Receive reports from City staff, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Santa Clara
County FireSafe Council, San Jose Water, and the Saratoga Fire District.
Direct staff to proceed with the necessary structure of an assessment district for Fire
Hazard Zones.
Leslie Arroyo, Assistant City Manager, representatives from Santa Clara County Fire, Santa
Clara County FireSafe Council,San Jose Water, Saratoga Fire District, and Matt Morley, City
Manager presented the staff report.
Mayor Aftab invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Charles Rader, Mona Kaur, Glenn Hendricks,
Jim Cargill, Lakinder, Sonny Yeoh
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCREASE COMMUNITY
PREPAREDNESS, REMOVAL OF FUELS, AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT;
EXPLORE WATER TANKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION;
INCREASE SERVICES, COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION WITH CERT
AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH LEADS; INCREASE AWARENESS IN
FLATLANDS; EXPLORE EFFORTS IN OTHER CITIES; INCREASE SUPPORT
FOR FIREWISE COMMUNITIES; PRIORITIZATION IN BUDGET FOR
INCREASED FUNDING FOR FIRE SAFE COUNCIL AND FUEL REDUCTION.
Vice Mayor Page requested a friendly amendment requesting a concise chart that will provide
funding allocation of each item and agency.
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WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL
FOR A FURTHER DISCUSSION, INCLUDING PROVIDING A CONCISE CHART
THAT PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF CURRENT EFFORTS, UPCOMING
EFFORTS, AND ADDITIONAL NEED FOR COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS,
REMOVAL OF FUELS, TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT; INFORMING
RESIDENTS OF OPTIONS FOR WATER TANKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR
FIRE SUPPRESSION; INCREASED SERVICES, COORDINATION AND
COLLABORATION WITH CERT AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH LEADS;
INCREASED AWARENESS IN FLATLANDS; EFFORTS IN OTHER CITIES;
SUPPORT FOR FIREWISE COMMUNITIES; PRIORITIZATION IN BUDGET FOR
INCREASED FUNDING FOR FIRE SAFE COUNCIL AND FUEL REDUCTION.
MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA,
ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE.
AFTAB/ZHAO MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
DISCUSSION BACK AT A FUTURE MEETING.MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Mayor Aftab requested a recess at this time.
Mayor Aftab reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
3.PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1. Fee Schedule Amendment - Update to the City’s Park Development Fee and the
Community Garden Plot Rental Fee
Recommended Action:
Adopt the Resolution approving the amendment to the City’s Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year
2024/25, effective April 1, 2025.
John Cherbone, Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Aftab invited public comment.
No one requested to speak.
RESOLUTION 25-003
PAGE/ FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25,
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2025 AND DIRECT STAFF TO BREAK OUT THE COST
FOR WATER USAGE PER PLOT IN A FUTURE FEE SCHEDULE.MOTION
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE,
AFTAB. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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3.2. Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (Zoning
Regulations) Articles 15-06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65, and 15-80,
and Adding Article 15-59 to the Saratoga City Code to Implement Policies of the 2023-2031
Housing Element
Recommended Action:
Following the Public Hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance
amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) Articles 15-06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-
46, 15-57, 15-65, and 15-80, and adding Article 15-59 to the Saratoga City Code to
implement policies of 2023-2031 Housing Element and direct staff to place the ordinance on
the consent calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting.
Chris Riordan, Senior Planner, and Monica Szydlik from Lisa Wise Consulting presented
the staff report.
Mayor Aftab invited public comment.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Mona Kaur, Jason Law, JoJo Choi
WALIA/ZHAO MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (ZONING REGULATIONS)
ARTICLES 15-06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65, AND 15-80, AND
ADDING ARTICLE 15-59 TO THE SARATOGA CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT
POLICIES OF 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT EXCEPT THE NOTICING
PROVISIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR
FOR ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.MOTION PASSED BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, ZHAO, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ZHAO/WALIA MOVED TO INCLUDE IN THE ORDINANCE JUST INTRODUCED
THE NOTICING PROVISIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND INCREASE ALL NOTICING TO 500 FEET.MOTION FAILED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: WALIA, ZHAO. NOES: FITZSIMMONS, PAGE,
AFTAB. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
PAGE/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO KEEP NOTICING REQUIREMENTS AS THE
MUNICIPAL CODE IS CURRENTLY WRITTEN, DO NOT ADD NOTICING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW MINISTERIAL PROCESS, AND DIRECT
STAFF TO EXPLORE PROVIDING ONLINE SEARCH CAPABILITY FOR
PROJECTS FOR ALL RESIDENTS.MOTION PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: FITZSIMMONS, WALIA, PAGE, AFTAB. NOES: ZHAO. ABSTAIN: NONE.
RECUSED: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Council Member Yan Zhao
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee – stated the Committee approved
recommending the Equitable Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program Final Report
and augmenting the 2016 Measure B Program in the Adopted Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 and 2025
Biennial Budget to the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
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Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Nothing to report.
Council Member Tina Walia
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board approved an updated
solar payment schedule, received a comprehensive report on overall program impacts, received a
report on impacts of federal funding changes, and completed committee assignments.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee – stated the Committee
had a guest speaker Patrick Aherns and received an overview of the legislative action committee
process.
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors – the County Executive discussed
expected funding changes and the Board finalized focus areas for the year.
Vice Mayor Chuck Page
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board – stated the Board is getting ready for the upcoming Car
Show.
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board received a
presentation regarding mixed layer plastics and a home use composter.
West Valley Storm Water Program Authority Board of Directors – stated the Board discussed an
adopt a storm drain program.
Mayor Belal Aftab
Council Finance Committee – stated the Committee established the meeting schedule and will be
discussing economic trends later this year.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Page/Fitzsimmons requested the Public Works Department look into an adopt a storm drain
program.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS; VIRTUAL ATTENDEES
No one requested to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Aftab adjourned the meeting at 11:02 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Britt Avrit, City Clerk
City of Saratoga
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MEETING DATE:March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT:Administrative Services
PREPARED BY:Isela Reyes, Accounting Technician
SUBJECT:Accounts Payable Check Registers
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and accept the 02/12/2025 and 02/19/2025 accounts payable vendor payment check registers.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts payable check registers report payments to vendors for goods and services properly procured and approved for payment
in accordance with the City’s administrative purchasing policy. The information listed below lists vendor payments exceeding
$20,000 and any checks that were voided during the time period. The complete check register(s) and summary by Fund are provided
as attachments to this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A -Check Register Reports Dated 02/12/2025
Attachment B -Check Register Reports Dated 02/19/2025
REPORT SUMMARY:
Attached are Check Registers for:
Date
Ending
Check #
Accounts Payable 02/12/2025 151480 151531 52 1,032,765.79 02/12/2025 02/05/2025 151479
Accounts Payable 02/19/2025 151532 151558 27 122,935.84 02/19/2025 02/12/2025 151531
Accounts Payable checks issued for $20,000 or greater:
Date Check #Dept.Amount
02/12/2025 151491 CSG Consultants Inc General Fund CDD Plan Review & Stormwater Compliance Services 36,267.50
02/12/2025 151494 Fehr & Peers General Fund CMD Saratoga Evacuation Route Assessment Services 26,605.80
02/12/2025 151515 SCC Office of the Sheriff General Fund ASD February 2025 Law Enforcement 706,508.58
02/12/2025 151518 Shute, Mihaly, & Weinberger General Fund Various December 2024 Attorney Services 65,137.70
02/12/2025 151526 US Bank Purchasing Card Various Funds Various Various City Expenses 26,288.50
02/12/2025 151530 Villalobos & Associates ARPA/SLFRF Fund PW Village Restroom Repairs 56,670.00
02/19/2025 151537 City of San Jose General Fund ASD January - March 2025 Animal Services 44,720.01
02/19/2025 151557 US Bank Purchasing Card Various Funds Various Various City Expenses 20,119.79
Accounts Payable checks voided during this time period:
AP Date Check #Amount
02/11/2025 151335 26,288.50
02/11/2025 151336 2,199.13
US Bank Purchasing Card Lost in the mail Reissued
US Bank Purchasing Card Lost in the mail Reissued
StatusReason Issued to
Issued to
Prior Check Register
Checks
Released
Total
Checks Amount
Fund Purpose
Ending
Check #
Starting
Check #Type of Checks Date
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DATE: 02/12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:58:22 CHECK REGISTER - FUND TOTALS ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND FUND TITLE AMOUNT
111 GENERAL FUND 895,492.60
361 ARROWHEAD BOND 594.88
411 CIP STREET PROJECTS FUND 9,596.41
412 CIP PARKS PROJECT FUND 3,071.73
422 PARK IN-LIEU FEES FUND 32,179.44
435 ARPA/SLFRF FUND 56,670.00
612 WORKERS COMP FUND 246.00
621 OFFICE SUPPORT 469.24
622 IT SERVICES 587.19
623 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT MAINT 3,599.46
624 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 11,701.63
633 BUILDING FFE REPLACEMENT 5,170.58
713 WVCWP AGENCY FUND 13,386.63
TOTAL REPORT 1,032,765.79
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DATE: 02/12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:57:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151480 11111 02/12/25 1566 A JUSTICE DESIGN 61313 FACILITIES UNIFORMS 165.25
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 GATEWAY IRR CONTROL 25.07
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 ELEC PANEL CVC THTR 31.82
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 PHONE LNS PARKS/LIB 32.05
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 EMER POTS LINE 31.53
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 EMER POTS LN CDD LBBY 31.53
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 EMER POTS LV VM 36.72
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 AM 1610 RADIO 31.53
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 BOOK GO ROUND ALARM 61.78
151481 11111 02/12/25 234 A T & T 63211 CSP HVB FOR IRR 62.54
TOTAL CHECK 344.57
151482 11111 02/12/25 546 ASSOC OF BAY AREA GOV/ABA 63111 GAS SERVICE 3,094.27
151483 11111 02/12/25 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 84.81
151483 11111 02/12/25 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 105.71
151483 11111 02/12/25 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 81.84
151483 11111 02/12/25 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 24.55
151483 11111 02/12/25 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 64121 OFFICE SUPPLIES 469.24
151483 11111 02/12/25 35 ACCENT GRAPHICS 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 98.21
TOTAL CHECK 864.36
151484 11111 02/12/25 1804 ANIXTER INC 77261 LOBBY DOORS RPR CC 5,170.58
151484 11111 02/12/25 1804 ANIXTER INC 64519 DOORS REPAIR 799.16
TOTAL CHECK 5,969.74
151485 11111 02/12/25 1187 ASSOCIATED SERVICES COMPA 61133 FACILITIES SUPPLIES 1,007.87
151486 11111 02/12/25 552 CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 64161 DEC FINGERPRINT SVCS 32.00
151487 11111 02/12/25 1193 CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COM 62251 3/7/25-3/7/26 #509645 899.00
151488 11111 02/12/25 937 CITY OF SARATOGA 65134 WVCWP SEP-DEC STF SVC 3,582.00
151489 11111 02/12/25 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 22119 DEP CPX24-0006 2,455.00
151489 11111 02/12/25 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 22119 DEP GEO19-0015 1,695.00
151489 11111 02/12/25 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 22119 DEP GEO25-0001 2,592.50
151489 11111 02/12/25 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 22119 DEP GEO24-0044 1,992.50
151489 11111 02/12/25 250 COTTON SHIRES AND ASSOCIA 22119 DEP GEO24-0049 2,025.00
TOTAL CHECK 10,760.00
151490 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ULS23-0006 1,115.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ULS23-0012 870.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0006 405.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0009 1,200.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0008 580.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP CPX24-0005 4,460.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ADR24-0027 1,305.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP CPX24-0006 145.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ADR24-0025 1,427.50
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ADR24-0026 290.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP CPX24-0022 3,345.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ULS24-0007 500.00
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DATE: 02/12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:57:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ULS22-0022 245.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ULS24-0008 1,885.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0014 435.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0015 1,180.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP GEO24-0042 540.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0016 2,000.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0017 2,902.50
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP CPX24-0021 5,150.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR24-0013 580.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP CPX24-0030 490.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ADR24-0033 1,617.50
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP PDR22-0023 1,600.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ADR24-0034 1,600.00
151491 11111 02/12/25 1060 CSG CONSULTANTS INC. 22119 DEP ULS24-0010 400.00
TOTAL CHECK 36,267.50
151492 11111 02/12/25 284 CSMFO 62251 MEMBERSHIP DUES IR 60.00
151493 11111 02/12/25 419 EVENT SERVICES 64552 CSP FENCING 243.33
151494 11111 02/12/25 423 FEHR & PEERS 64831 NOV EVACUATION PLAN 15,659.80
151494 11111 02/12/25 423 FEHR & PEERS 64831 DEC EVACUATION PLAN 10,946.00
TOTAL CHECK 26,605.80
151495 11111 02/12/25 987 FJM TRUCK AND TRAILER CEN 64611 VEH #102 MAINT 150.00
151495 11111 02/12/25 987 FJM TRUCK AND TRAILER CEN 64611 VEH #123 MAINT 150.00
TOTAL CHECK 300.00
151496 11111 02/12/25 1872 FONROCHE LIGHTING AMERICA 81161 PROSPECT SOLAR SL 3,192.00
151497 11111 02/12/25 454 GACHINA LANDSCAPE MANAGEM 81161 FEB MNTHLY WEED ABATE 936.00
151498 11111 02/12/25 1866 GIGANTIC IDEA STUDIO, INC 64313 WVCWP FY25 OUTREACH 7,200.00
151499 11111 02/12/25 1296 HD SUPPLY CONSTRUCTION SU 61132 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,623.23
151500 11111 02/12/25 563 HEID, W JEFFREY 22119 DEP CPX24-0021 950.00
151501 11111 02/12/25 1123 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER SUPPLY 61341 PARKS TURF FERTILIZER 1,457.96
151502 11111 02/12/25 1078 JUST LEAKS, INC. 64522 CITY HALL ROOF 1,170.00
151502 11111 02/12/25 1078 JUST LEAKS, INC. 64522 COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF 1,128.51
151502 11111 02/12/25 1078 JUST LEAKS, INC. 64522 ADMIN SVCS ROOF 630.00
151502 11111 02/12/25 1078 JUST LEAKS, INC. 64522 CITY HALL ROOF 630.00
TOTAL CHECK 3,558.51
151503 11111 02/12/25 1807 LESLIE ARROYO 66212 TRAINING TRAVEL REIMB 368.14
151504 11111 02/12/25 1546 LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 64341 JAN GIS SUPPORT (PW) 1,312.50
151504 11111 02/12/25 1546 LYNX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 64341 JAN GIS SUPPORT(CDD) 1,312.50
TOTAL CHECK 2,625.00
151505 11111 02/12/25 1750 MARIO TOPETE TREE CARE, I 64544 ALLENDALE MED TREE MA 7,680.00
151506 11111 02/12/25 1164 MOUSER LAW FIRM 65271 JAN LEGAL SVCS 5,390.00
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DATE: 02/12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:57:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151507 11111 02/12/25 1572 NBBM SERVICES, INC 64511 ADDTL JANITORIAL SVCS 120.00
151507 11111 02/12/25 1572 NBBM SERVICES, INC 64551 FEB WKND PK RESTROOMS 4,239.83
TOTAL CHECK 4,359.83
151508 11111 02/12/25 110 NBS-GOVT FINANCE GROUP 71123 SB1029 REPORTING SVCS 594.88
151509 11111 02/12/25 1062 NI GOVERNMENT SERVICES, I 63211 12/24 AIRTIME 90.14
151510 11111 02/12/25 1732 NWESTCO LLC 62144 JAN UST INSPECT 230.00
151511 11111 02/12/25 173 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 63111 PARKS/OPEN SPACE 377.02
151512 11111 02/12/25 1777 PUBLIC SOLUTION CONSULTIN 64544 JAN CITYWIDE TREE INV 940.40
151513 11111 02/12/25 1663 SAN JOSE MAILING 81161 POSTCARDS/MAILING 5,218.71
151514 11111 02/12/25 1039 SANCHEZ ELECTRIC, INC. 81161 CONTINGENCY 1,480.40
151514 11111 02/12/25 1039 SANCHEZ ELECTRIC, INC. 81161 HAKONE ELEC PANEL INS 3,071.73
151514 11111 02/12/25 1039 SANCHEZ ELECTRIC, INC. 81161 HAKONE ELEC PANEL INS 14,804.04
TOTAL CHECK 19,356.17
151515 11111 02/12/25 1 SANTA CLARA COUNTY 64811 FEB 2025 LAW ENFRCMNT 706,508.58
151516 11111 02/12/25 1 SANTA CLARA COUNTY - DTAC 62325 JAN HANDICAP CITATION 142.20
151516 11111 02/12/25 1 SANTA CLARA COUNTY - DTAC 62325 JAN PARKING CITATIONS 212.50
TOTAL CHECK 354.70
151517 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0011 723.50
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0017 615.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 CPX24-0022 435.50
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0024 737.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0005 872.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 CPX24-0007 600.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0004 225.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP MISC24-0002 112.50
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0018 355.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 CPX24-0002 600.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP ENV24-0002 1,162.50
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP MISC23-0011 3,998.62
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0020 75.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP ENV21-0011 109.60
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65212 ADMIN SVC 114.40
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65213 CDD 15,926.18
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65219 CITY CLERK 800.80
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65211 CM 3,031.60
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65218 HR 858.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65256 NON-DEP 419.67
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65217 OH/CC MEETINGS 2,259.40
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65215 PW 2,659.80
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65227 RISK MANAGEMENT 114.40
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65213 CDD 2,841.50
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65219 CITY CLERK 1,617.70
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65211 CM 1,052.10
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65215 PW 1,997.40
42
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DATE: 02/12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:57:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 65223 GENERAL PLAN 16,865.53
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP SWC25-0001 150.00
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0015 1,267.50
151518 11111 02/12/25 154 SHUTE MIHALY & WEINBERGER 22119 DEP CPX24-0001 2,540.50
TOTAL CHECK 65,137.70
151519 11111 02/12/25 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPPL 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 390.66
151520 11111 02/12/25 1394 ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC 64534 3RD/OAK CROSSWALK RPR 434.00
151521 11111 02/12/25 256 STEVENS CREEK QUARRY INC 81121 STREETS MATERIALS 249.70
151522 11111 02/12/25 1261 THE FRUITGUYS 61192 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS 82.00
151522 11111 02/12/25 1261 THE FRUITGUYS 61192 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS 82.00
151522 11111 02/12/25 1261 THE FRUITGUYS 61192 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS 82.00
TOTAL CHECK 246.00
151523 11111 02/12/25 343 TMT ENTERPRISES INC 64552 SANDY LOAM TOPSOIL 243.85
151524 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
151525 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66112 MEETING EXPENSE 131.18
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61133 FACILITIES SUPPLIES 1,003.61
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64611 VEH #150 REPAIR 30.17
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66112 MEETING EXPENSE 249.97
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 2,500.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66212 TRAVEL EXPENSE 152.93
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 740.91
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61342 LNDSCAPE PLNT MATERLS 1,732.89
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66112 MEETING EXPENSE 2,375.79
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61278 SOFTWARE SUB RENEWAL 347.96
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66212 TRAVEL EXPENSE 19.99
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61116 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION 1,961.08
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66111 MEETING EXPENSE 50.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61116 RECOGNITION MATERIALS 109.13
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 536.55
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64549 LANDSCAPE REPAIR 58.28
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61313 UNIFORM 129.27
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64537 STREETLIGHT MAINT 144.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61116 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION 93.60
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66111 MEETING EXPENSE 155.14
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 CONF/TRAINING EXPENSE 950.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66321 ORAL BOARD EXPENSE 155.43
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66121 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION 421.34
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 333.88
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64552 FIELD CONVERSIONS 707.51
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 68.29
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66212 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 64.51
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 765.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61165 MEETING SUPPLIES 28.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 497.74
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66111 MEETING EXPENSE 166.10
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61166 MEEETING EXPENSE 368.85
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62251 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 748.00
43
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DATE: 02/12/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:57:23 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61133 FACILITIES SUPPLIES 36.60
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61211 IT PROTECTIVE SUPPLS 536.95
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61211 IT PARTS/SUPPLIES 50.24
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62251 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 416.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61116 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION 79.56
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 161.53
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64611 VEH REPAIR 3,009.12
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64611 VEH #146 REPAIR 30.17
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61313 UNIFORM 606.97
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62251 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 522.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66111 MEETING EXPENSE 1,090.63
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61313 UNIFORM 121.38
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 CONF/TRAINING EXPENSE 565.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62412 GFOA AWARD APP FEE 530.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64323 SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 54.00
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61316 UNIFORM 474.07
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66111 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION 42.18
151526 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62261 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 165.00
TOTAL CHECK 26,288.50
151527 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 63213 WVCWP INTERNET 198.98
151527 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 WVCWP OFFICE SUPPLIES 52.18
151527 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 63211 WVCWP PHONE BILL 90.35
151527 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61171 WVCWP SOFTWARE RENEWL 63.99
TOTAL CHECK 405.50
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62171 WVCWP FUEL 43.81
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66111 WVCWP MEETING EXPENSE 306.41
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 WVCWP OFFICE SUPPLIES 702.37
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61119 WVCWP OUTREACH SUPPLS 47.03
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 63211 WVCWP PHONE BILL 619.45
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61171 WVCWP SOFTWARE RENEWL 63.99
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61171 WVCWP SOFTWARE RENEWL 76.32
151528 11111 02/12/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 WVCWP TRAINING/CONF 339.75
TOTAL CHECK 2,199.13
151529 11111 02/12/25 1080 VALLEY RECYCLING 64557 CSP TEMP RR 1,398.79
151530 11111 02/12/25 1524 VILLALOBOS & ASSOCIATES 81161 VILLAGE RESTROOM RPR 56,670.00
151531 11111 02/12/25 402 VISTA LANDSCAPE & MAINTEN 81161 QUITO COMMUNITY GARDN 15,895.00
TOTAL FUND 1,032,765.79
TOTAL REPORT 1,032,765.79
44
SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR PAGE NUMBER: 1
DATE: 02/19/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:46:26 CHECK REGISTER - FUND TOTALS ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND FUND TITLE AMOUNT
111 GENERAL FUND 70,941.36
241 ARROYO DE SARATOGA LNDSCP 224.33
242 BONNET WAY LANDSCAPE 59.29
245 FREDERICKSBURG LANDSCAPE 138.12
246 GREENBRIAR LANDSCAPE 644.20
248 LEUTAR COURT LANDSCAPE 224.33
251 MCCARTYSVILLE LANDSCAPE 1,175.32
252 PRIDES CROSSING LANDSCAPE 1,021.84
272 BELLGROVE L&L 1,273.59
273 GATEWAY L&L 896.90
279 BROOKVIEW L&L 359.27
292 PARAMOUNT COURT SWD 136.23
411 CIP STREET PROJECTS FUND 5,624.01
414 CIP ADMIN PROJECTS FUND 2,732.50
422 PARK IN-LIEU FEES FUND 5,561.27
612 WORKERS COMP FUND 280.21
622 IT SERVICES 6,188.01
623 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT MAINT 2,917.20
624 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 12,781.56
633 BUILDING FFE REPLACEMENT 3,187.58
713 WVCWP AGENCY FUND 6,568.72
TOTAL REPORT 122,935.84
45
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DATE: 02/19/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:44:52 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151532 11111 02/19/25 1130 ABLE SEPTIC TANK SVC 81161 CALLE MONTALVO SD 3,911.00
151533 11111 02/19/25 1137 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 64537 STREETLIGHT MAINT 1,510.00
151533 11111 02/19/25 1137 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 64537 STREETLIGHT MAINT 405.00
TOTAL CHECK 1,915.00
151534 11111 02/19/25 500 BRAD HAINES 66111 CITY EVENT PARKING 15.00
151535 11111 02/19/25 587 CALIFORNIA DEPT. TAX AND 61119 WVCWP 221-272448 CY24 .06
151535 11111 02/19/25 587 CALIFORNIA DEPT. TAX AND 61171 WVCWP 221-272448 CY24 1.84
151535 11111 02/19/25 587 CALIFORNIA DEPT. TAX AND 61111 WVCWP 221-272448 CY24 7.10
TOTAL CHECK 9.00
151536 11111 02/19/25 188 CITY OF CAMPBELL 62624 WVCWP 24/25 MAR LEASE 2,225.28
151537 11111 02/19/25 517 CITY OF SAN JOSE 64821 JAN-MAR 25 ANIMAL SVC 44,720.01
151538 11111 02/19/25 378 EKIM PAINTING - NORTH, IN 64528 CITY HALL BLDG RPR 9,600.00
151538 11111 02/19/25 378 EKIM PAINTING - NORTH, IN 64525 CITY HALL PAINTING 1,900.00
TOTAL CHECK 11,500.00
151539 11111 02/19/25 416 EVANS WEST VALLEY SPRAY 64545 GLEN BRAE WEEK ABATE 4,800.00
151540 11111 02/19/25 1627 FRANKIE'S AWARDS 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 19.14
151541 11111 02/19/25 1771 GOT GOPHERS INC 64545 ORCHARD PEST - JAN 550.00
151542 11111 02/19/25 1608 GREEN HALO SYSTEMS INC. 64323 FEB TRACKING FEE 223.00
151543 11111 02/19/25 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTRO 81121 STREETS SUPPLIES 642.58
151543 11111 02/19/25 63 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTRO 81121 STREET SUPPLIES 980.00
TOTAL CHECK 1,622.58
151544 11111 02/19/25 1563 LOGAN & POWELL, LLP 65282 WVCWP NOV-JAN LEGAL 4,334.44
151545 11111 02/19/25 1750 MARIO TOPETE TREE CARE, I 64555 PARKER RNCH TRL MAINT 560.00
151546 11111 02/19/25 1732 NWESTCO LLC 64611 TROUBLESHOOT EQUIPMT 1,971.00
151547 11111 02/19/25 1092 PALACE ART & OFFICE SUPPL 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 153.75
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 PARKS/OPEN SPACE 274.99
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 MEDIANS/PARKWAYS 1,905.14
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 MED/PRKWYS 90% BONNET 533.71
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 MED/PRKWYS 50% BRKGLN 359.28
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 MED/MCCARTYSVILLE 75% 2,173.89
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 FREDERICKSBURG 138.12
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 GREENBRIAR 644.20
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 MCCARTYSVILLE 25% 724.63
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 MCCARTYSVILLE 450.69
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 ARROYO DE SARATOGA 224.33
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 LEUTAR CT 224.33
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 BONNET WAY 10% 59.29
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 PRIDES CROSSING 1,021.84
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 BELLGROVE 1,273.59
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 GATEWAY PROJECT 896.90
46
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DATE: 02/19/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:44:52 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 12050 BROOKGLEN 50% 359.27
151548 11111 02/19/25 87 SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 63112 PARAMOUNT CT 136.23
TOTAL CHECK 11,400.43
151549 11111 02/19/25 1039 SANCHEZ ELECTRIC, INC. 77262 FRIENDSHIP HALL LIGHT 2,245.63
151550 11111 02/19/25 160 SIERRA PACIFIC TURF SUPPL 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 205.02
151551 11111 02/19/25 884 STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMER 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 130.99
151552 11111 02/19/25 248 STATE OF CA FRANCHISE TAX 21252 DED:2011 FTB W/H 245.00
151553 11111 02/19/25 1453 SUPERION, LLC 64312 FEB ASP SVCS 6,114.00
151554 11111 02/19/25 1707 URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS, 81141 JAN HOUSING ELEMENT 2,732.50
151555 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
151556 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P VOID: MULTI STUB CHECK
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61133 FACILITIES SUPPLIES 1,259.71
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 77225 GRACE BLDG PROJECTOR 941.95
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66212 TRAVEL EXPENSE 159.48
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66212 TRAVEL EXPENSE 140.28
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 194.27
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 26.18
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64552 FIELD CONVERSION 558.90
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66112 MEETING EXPENSE 575.64
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66212 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 1,969.73
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 32.57
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61113 SUBSCRIPTION RENEW 14.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61278 SOFTWARE RENEWAL 367.95
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3.26
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE -700.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61341 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES 341.22
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64549 SECURITY 58.28
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 81161 GARDEN SUPPLIES 3,444.67
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING EXPENSE 115.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61113 PUBLICATION FEE 135.65
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61192 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS 280.21
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 100.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61312 SMALL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT 65.43
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 69.75
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 68651 MOVIE NIGHT EXPENSE 3,905.60
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61165 YOUTH COMMISSN MTG 79.24
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 75.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61211 IT SUPPLIES 74.01
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61162 PRC MEETING EXPENSE 88.80
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61167 TSC MEETING EXPENSE 492.93
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62251 SUBSCRIPTION RENEW 468.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 81161 GARDEN MATERIALS 2,116.60
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61133 FACILITIES SUPPLIES 21.85
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64611 VEH #132 MAINTENANCE 857.71
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61361 BATTERIES 26.70
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62143 CLEAN TRUCK FEE 61.79
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61331 PROTECTIV ACCESSORIES 19.62
47
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DATE: 02/19/2025 CITY OF SARATOGA VENCHK11
TIME: 11:44:52 CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING PERIOD: 8/25
FUND - 009 - DISBURSEMENT FUND
CHECK NUMBER CASH ACCT DATE ISSUED --------------VENDOR-------------- ACCT -------DESCRIPTION------- AMOUNT
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61313 UNIFORM 224.19
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 81121 CROSSWALK FLAGS 90.43
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 66211 TRAINING/CONF EXPENSE 1,065.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61111 OFFICE SUPPLIES 7.19
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 61113 TRAINING BOOK 207.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 64323 SOFTWARE RENEWAL 54.00
151557 11111 02/19/25 391 US BANK PURCHASING CARD P 62251 MEMBERSHIP DUES 30.00
TOTAL CHECK 20,119.79
151558 11111 02/19/25 1080 VALLEY RECYCLING 64549 CSP TEMP RR 1,213.28
TOTAL FUND 122,935.84
TOTAL REPORT 122,935.84
48
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
PREPARED BY: Ann Xu, Finance Manager
SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended January 31, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended January 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
California government code section 41004 requires that the City Treasurer submits to the City
Clerk and the legislative body a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and
fund balances. The Municipal Code of the City of Saratoga, Article 2 -20, Section 2-20.035
designates the City Manager as the City Treasurer. This report is prepared to fulfill this
requirement.
The following attachments provide financial transaction data for the City of Saratoga’s Funds
collectively as well as specifically for the City’s General (Operating) Fund, changes in investment
pool balances, and historical investment returns.
FISCAL STATEMENT:
Cash and Investments Balance by Fund
As of January 31, 2025, the City’s unaudited cash and investments totaled $45,778,182. The
City Council’s adopted policy on the Working Capital Reserve Fund states that effective July 1,
2016: for cash flow purposes and to avoid the potential occurrence of dry period financing,
pooled cash from all funds should not be allowed to fall below $1,000,000. The total pooled cash
balance of $45.8 million exceeds the minimum amount required.
Comerica Bank 2,329,285$
Deposit with LAIF 37,706,638$
Deposit with CalTRUST 5,742,259$
Total Cash 45,778,182$
Cash Summary
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City’s Current Financial Position
In accordance with California government code section 53646 (b) (3), the City is financially well
positioned and able to meet its estimated expenditure requirements for the next six months. As of
January 31, 2025, the City’s financial position (Assets $46.5M, Liabilities $6.9M, and Fund
Equity $39.6M) remains very strong and there are no issues in meeting financial obligations now
or in the foreseeable future.
The following Fund Balance schedule represents actual funding available for all funds at the end
of the monthly period. This amount differs from the above Cash Summary schedule as assets and
liabilities are components of the fund balance. As illustrated in the summary below, Total Cash
is adjusted by the addition of Total Assets less the amount of Total Liabilities to arrive at the
Ending Fund Balance – which represents the actual amount of funds available.
ATTACHMENTS:
Table 1 – Change in Total Fund Balances by Fund
Table 2 – Change in Total Fund Balances by CIP Project
Chart 1 – Change in Investment Pool Balance by Month
Table 3 – Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Quarterly Apportionment Rates
Table 4 – CalTRUST Liquidity Fund Quarterly Yield Rates
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Total Cash 45,778,182$
Plus: Assets 758,030
Less: Liabilities (6,939,588)
Ending Fund Balance 39,596,624$
Adjusting Cash to Ending Fund Balance
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TABLE 1: CHANGES IN TOTAL FUND BALANCE
*Negative fund balance due to authorized spending of anticipated revenues
**Includes long-term debt for Arrowhead Community Facilities District Bond
Fund Description
Prior Year
Carryforward
7/1/2024
Increase/
(Decrease)
Jul - Dec
Current
Revenue
Current
Expenditure Transfer In Transfer Out
Fund Balance
1/31/2025
General Fund
Committed Fund Balances:
Hillside Stability Reserve 1,000,000 - - - - - 1,000,000
Assigned Fund Balances:
Future Capital Project Reserve 4,120,406 - - - - (2,714,625) 1,405,781
Carryforwards Reserve 100,000 - - - - - 100,000
Road and Facility Replacement Reserve 3,700,000 - - - - (500,000) 3,200,000
Unassigned Fund Balances:
Working Capital Reserve 1,000,000 - - - - - 1,000,000
Fiscal Stabilization Reserve 3,150,000 - - - - - 3,150,000
Compensated Absences Reserve 330,000 - - - - - 330,000
Other Unassigned Fund Balance Reserve (Pre YE distribution)4,643,762 (2,151,494) 5,449,815 (1,910,515) - - 6,031,567
General Fund Total 18,044,168 (2,151,494) 5,449,815 (1,910,515) - (3,214,625) 16,217,348
Special Revenue
Landscape/Lighting Districts 1,144,607 (347,524) 363,853 (39,091) - - 1,121,845
Special Revenue Fund Total 1,144,607 (347,524) 363,853 (39,091) - - 1,121,845
Debt Service
Library Bond 1,013,048 (730,937) 528,589 (98,493) - - 712,207
Arrowhead Bond (1,279,114) (68,457) 60,580 (831) - - (1,287,822) **
Debt Service Fund Total (266,066) (799,394) 589,169 (99,324) - - (575,615)
Internal Service Fund
Liability/Risk Management 721,210 (134,515) - (19,779) - - 566,916
W orkers Compensation 242,128 29,668 - (73,586) - - 198,210
Office Support 167,180 16,263 1,085 (5,812) - - 178,716
Information Technology Services 830,470 (21,387) 5,698 (47,315) - - 767,465
Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance 180,302 (15,392) - (20,261) - - 144,648
Facility Maintenance 680,341 2,717 - (76,549) - - 606,509
Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 819,509 (132,291) - - - - 687,219
Technology Replacement 1,018,872 13,323 - - - - 1,032,195
Facility FFE Replacement 1,038,771 (33,022) - (11,194) - - 994,555
Internal Service Fund Total 5,698,784 (274,637) 6,783 (254,497) - - 5,176,433
Trust/Agency
WVCWP Agency Fund 675,714 (81,325) 441,017 (381,551) - - 653,855
Trust/Agency Fund Total 675,714 (81,325) 441,017 (381,551) - - 653,855
Capital Project
Street Projects 4,123,585 (347,926) 39,473 (921,316) 2,305,200 - 5,199,016
Park and Trail Projects 750,203 (171,942) - (28,445) 758,525 - 1,308,342
Facility Projects 384,059 26,272 6,488 - 25,900 - 442,719
Administrative Projects 2,023,416 163,934 61,299 (10,950) 125,000 - 2,362,698
Tree Fine Projects 41,216 36,854 50,980 - - - 129,049
Park In-Lieu Projects 1,384,906 (58,312) - (22,213) - - 1,304,382
CIP Grant Street Projects (97,877) 63,314 - - - - (34,563) *
CIP Grant Park & Trail Projects 1,231,129 (147,254) (5,000) (3,787) - - 1,075,089
CIP Grant Administrative Projects (206,434) - - - - - (206,434) *
CIP Grant ARPR/SLFRF Projects 5,290,785 (742,746) - (12,455) - - 4,535,583
Gas Tax Fund Projects 1,589,808 (47,781) 153,687 (808,837) - - 886,877
CIP Fund Total 16,514,794 (1,225,586) 306,927 (1,808,002) 3,214,625 - 17,002,758
Total City 41,812,000 (4,879,960) 7,157,564 (4,492,979) 3,214,625 (3,214,625) 39,596,624
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TABLE 2: FUND BALANCES BY CIP PROJECT
*Negative fund balance due to authorized spending of anticipated revenues
CIP Funds/Projects
Prior Year
Carryforward
7/1/2024
Increase/
(Decrease)
Jul - Dec
Current
Revenue
Current
Expenditure Transfer In Transfer Out
Fund Balance
1/31/2025
Street Projects
Annual Road Improvements 1,440,753 (206,237) 39,473 (777,203) 1,000,000 - 1,496,787
Roadway Safety & Traffic Calming 849 (24,437) - (91,365) 150,000 - 35,047
Traffic Signal Controller Upgrades 17,504 - - - - - 17,504
Safe Routes to School Implementation 136,300 - - - - - 136,300
Citywide Bikeways and Sidewalk Master Plan 57,395 - - - - - 57,395
Pedestrian Street Lights - - - (3,192) 200,000 - 196,808
Prospect/Saratoga Median Improvement 306,254 (1,300) - - - - 304,954
Village Clock 2,560 - - - - - 2,560
Annual Infrastructure Maintenance & Repairs 54,247 (103,933) - (23,560) 250,000 - 176,754
Annual Corrugated Pipe Rehabilitation Project 165,005 - - - - - 165,005
Saratoga Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Rehabilitation 26,932 - - - - - 26,932
Quito Road Sidewalk Improvements 43,370 - - - - - 43,370
Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road Sidewalk 92,158 - - - - - 92,158
Quito Road Sidewalk Gap Closure Phase 1 182,609 - - - - - 182,609
Quito Road Sidewalk Rehabilitation Gap Closure Phase 2 300,000 - - - - - 300,000
Pierce Road Culvert Repairs - - - - 255,200 - 255,200
Fourth Street Bridge Widening 134,331 - - - - - 134,331
Quito Road Bridge Replacement 127,478 - - - - - 127,478
Quito Road Bridge - ROW Acquisition 3,662 (2,039) - - - - 1,623
Bridge Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 700,000 - - - - - 700,000
Annual Retaining Wall Maintenance & Repairs 299,401 (3,165) - (15,727) 200,000 - 480,509
Mt. Eden Erosion Repair - (6,815) - (10,269) - - (17,084) *
Hillside Roads Stabilization Project 32,777 - - - 250,000 - 282,777
Total Street Projects 4,123,585 (347,926) 39,473 (921,316) 2,305,200 - 5,199,016
Parks & Trails Projects
Park/Trail Repairs 124,830 (110,420) - - 250,000 - 264,410
Annual Mechanical Weed Abatement - - - - 50,000 - 50,000
Residential Tree Planting Program - 18,106 - (775) 55,000 - 72,331
Hakone Gardens Infrastructure Improvements 9,390 (36,406) - (1,896) 50,000 - 21,089
Hakone Pond Reconstruction 300,000 - - - - - 300,000
Guava/Fredericksburg Entrance 77,650 (6,116) - (2,384) 252,514 - 321,664
Saratoga Village to Quarry Park Walkway - Design 228,989 - - - 1,011 - 230,000
Park and Trail Fire Mitigation 9,344 (37,106) - (23,390) 100,000 - 48,848
Total Parks & Trails Projects 750,203 (171,942) - (28,445) 758,525 - 1,308,342
Facility Projects
Open Work Space 76,500 - - - 25,900 - 102,400
Civic Theater Improvements 53,159 5,203 4,909 - - - 63,271
PEG Funded Project 236,329 29,949 1,579 - - - 267,858
Library Building Exterior Maintenance 18,070 (8,880) - - - - 9,190
Total Facility Projects 384,059 26,272 6,488 - 25,900 - 442,719
Administrative and Technology Projects
Safe Routes to School 158,755 - - - - - 158,755
Software Technology Management 323,544 64,600 26,884 - - - 415,029
LLD Initiation Match Program (15,669) - - - 25,000 - 9,331
Horseshoe Beautification 5,751 (1,403) - (464) - - 3,884
Citywide Accessibility Assessment 67,233 - - - 100,000 - 167,233
City Art Program 103,669 - - - - - 103,669
Safe Routes to School Needs Assessment 14,932 - - - - - 14,932
El Quito Neighborhood Improvements 284,507 - - - - - 284,507
ADA Self Assessment 289,750 - - - - - 289,750
General Plan Update 790,943 100,737 34,414 (10,487) - - 915,608
Total Administrative and Technology Projects 2,023,416 163,934 61,299 (10,950) 125,000 - 2,362,698
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TABLE 2 (cont.): FUND BALANCES BY CIP PROJECT
*Negative fund balance due to authorized spending of anticipated revenues
CIP Funds/Projects
Prior Year
Carryforward
7/1/2024
Increase/
(Decrease)
Jul - Dec
Current
Revenue
Current
Expenditure Transfer In Transfer Out
Fund Balance
1/31/2025
Tree Fine Projects
Citywide Tree Planting Program 41,216 36,854 50,980 - - - 129,049
Total Tree Fine Projects 41,216 36,854 50,980 - - - 129,049
Park In-Lieu Projects
Orchard Irrigation & Tree Planting 3,237 - - - - - 3,237
Hakone Gardens Infrastructure 25,838 (9,356) - - - - 16,482
Hakone Gardens Neighbor Wood Fence Replacement 5,750 - - - - - 5,750
Quarry Park Maintenance Building Utility Project 11,150 - - - - - 11,150
Bellgrove Park Playground Replacement - - - - 150,000 - 150,000
Congress Springs {ark Concrete Repair - (55,820) - - 85,000 - 29,180
EL Quito Park Pickleball 1,257 (109,958) - - 109,130 - 430
El Quito Park Community Garden - (9,995) - (22,213) 157,000 - 124,792
Joe's Trail Phase II 130,755 - - - - - 130,755
Joe's Trail Phase III 264,000 - - - - - 264,000
Trail Pet Stations 25,000 - - - - - 25,000
Saratoga Village to Quarry Park Walkway - Design 223,810 - - - - - 223,810
Village Oaks Bridge Reconstruction and Erosion Control 30,000 - - - - - 30,000
Hakone Gardens to Quarry Park Trail Gap Closure Phase 1 50,000 - - - - - 50,000
Park and Trail Fire Mitigation 35,905 (35,905) - - - - -
Unallocated Park In-Lieu Funds 578,203 162,722 - - (501,130) - 239,795
Total Park In-Lieu Projects 1,384,906 (58,312) - (22,213) - - 1,304,382
CIP Grant Street Projects
Local Roadway Safety Plan (4,882) - - - - - (4,882) *
Prospect/Saratoga Median Improvement (19,217) 3,099 - - - - (16,119) *
Saratoga Ave Sidewalk (96,841) 57,395 - - - - (39,446) *
Village Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter - Phase II Construction (91) - - - - - (91) *
Saratoga Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Rehabilitation (834) 2,821 - - - - 1,987
4th Street Bridge 15,011 - - - - - 15,011
Quito Bridge Replacement 18,597 - - - - - 18,597
Quito Road Bridges - ROW Acquisition (9,619) - - - - - (9,619) *
Total CIP Grant Street Projects (97,877) 63,314 - - - - (34,563)
CIP Grant Park & Trail Projects
Blue Hills Elementary Pedestrian Crossing at UPPR 1,185,110 (137,254) - (3,787) - - 1,044,070
Park and Trail Fire Mitigation 46,019 (10,000) (5,000) - - - 31,019
Total CIP Grant Park & Trail Projects 1,231,129 (147,254) (5,000) (3,787) - - 1,075,089
CIP Grant Administrative Projects
CDD Software/ADA 39,736 - - - - - 39,736
Safe Routes to School Needs Assessment (24,990) - - - - - (24,990) *
General Plan Update (LEAP)(221,180) - - - - - (221,180) *
Total CIP Grant Administrative Projects (206,434) - - - - - (206,434)
CIP Grant ARPA/SLFRF Projects
Park Sewer Lateral Replacement and Upgrades 231,687 (240,344) - (3,657) - - (12,314) *
Storm drain Master Plan 81,171 (8,328) - (449) - - 72,395
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Compliance (SWPPP)165,811 (87,514) - - - - 78,297
Saratoga Village Water Improvement 4,378,787 (250,114) - - - - 4,128,673
City Hall Green STW Infrastructure 99,050 (2,179) - (8,349) - - 88,522
Guava Ct. Improvements and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)131,838 (27,019) - - - - 104,819
Monta Vista/EL Camino Grande Storm Drain Improvement 125,066 (6,200) - - - - 118,866
Historical Park Storm Drain Improvement 77,375 (97,432) - - - - (20,057) *
Water Conservation Improvement - (23,618) - - - - (23,618) *
Total CIP Grant ARPA/SLFRF Projects 5,290,785 (742,746) - (12,455) - - 4,535,583
Gas Tax Fund Projects
Annual Roadway Improvements 1,534,445 (47,781) 153,687 (808,837) - - 831,514
Prospect/Saratoga Median Improvements 48,278 - - - - - 48,278
Quito Road Bridges 7,085 - - - - - 7,085
Total Gas Tax Fund Projects 1,589,808 (47,781) 153,687 (808,837) - - 886,877
Total CIP Funds 16,514,794 (1,225,586) 306,927 (1,808,002) 3,214,625 - 17,002,758
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CHART 1: CHANGE IN INVESTMENT POOL BALANCE BY MONTH
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TABLE 3
March June September December
1977 5.68 5.78 5.84 6.45
1978 6.97 7.35 7.86 8.32
1979 8.81 9.10 9.26 10.06
1980 11.11 11.54 10.01 10.47
1981 11.23 11.68 12.40 11.91
1982 11.82 11.99 11.74 10.71
1983 9.87 9.64 10.04 10.18
1984 10.32 10.88 11.53 11.41
1985 10.32 9.98 9.54 9.43
1986 9.09 8.39 7.81 7.48
1987 7.24 7.21 7.54 7.97
1988 8.01 7.87 8.20 8.45
1989 8.76 9.13 8.87 8.68
1990 8.52 8.50 8.39 8.27
1991 7.97 7.38 7.00 6.52
1992 5.87 5.45 4.97 4.67
1993 4.64 4.51 4.44 4.36
1994 4.25 4.45 4.96 5.37
1995 5.76 5.98 5.89 5.76
1996 5.62 5.52 5.57 5.58
1997 5.56 5.63 5.68 5.71
1998 5.70 5.66 5.64 5.46
1999 5.19 5.08 5.21 5.49
2000 5.80 6.18 6.47 6.52
2001 6.16 5.32 4.47 3.52
2002 2.96 2.75 2.63 2.31
2003 1.98 1.77 1.63 1.56
2004 1.47 1.44 1.67 2.00
2005 2.38 2.85 3.18 3.63
2006 4.03 4.53 4.93 5.11
2007 5.17 5.23 5.24 4.96
2008 4.18 3.11 2.77 2.54
2009 1.91 1.51 0.90 0.60
2010 0.56 0.56 0.51 0.46
2011 0.51 0.48 0.38 0.38
2012 0.38 0.36 0.35 0.32
2013 0.28 0.24 0.26 0.26
2014 0.24 0.22 0.24 0.25
2015 0.26 0.28 0.32 0.37
2016 0.46 0.55 0.60 0.68
2017 0.78 0.92 1.07 1.20
2018 1.51 1.90 2.16 2.40
2019 2.55 2.57 2.45 2.29
2020 2.03 1.36 0.84 0.63
2021 0.44 0.33 0.24 0.23
2022 0.32 0.75 1.35 2.07
2023 2.74 3.15 3.59 4.00
2024 4.30 4.55 4.71 4.62
Quarterly Apportionment Rates
Local Agency Investment Fund
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TABLE 4
March June September December
2019 2.50 2.37 2.06 1.69
2020 0.98 0.25 0.15 0.03
2021 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.03
2022 0.16 1.37 2.75 4.62
2023 4.59 5.06 5.44 5.69
2024 5.43 5.39 5.34 4.83
CalTRUST Liquidity Fund
Quarterly Yield Rates
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT:Community Development Department
PREPARED BY:Christopher Riordan, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) Articles 15-06, 15-
12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65 and 15-80, and Adding Article
15-59 to the Saratoga City Code to Implement Policies of the 2023-2031
Housing Element
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive reading and adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) Articles 15-
06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65 and 15-80, and Adding Article 15-59 to the
Saratoga City Code to Implement Policies of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
DISCUSSION:
At its meeting of February 19, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider
amendments to Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga City Code to 1) promote the
consolidation of small lots in order to create larger development sites to encourage the
development of residential units, and 2) the adoption of Article 15-59 (Single-Family Dwelling
Design Standards) and related amendments to create an objective streamlined process for
reviewing applications for new single-family dwellings, two-unit residential developments, and
three-unit residential conversions. Following the hearing, the Council introduced the ordinance
and directed staff to place the matter on the consent calendar for the next regular meeting of the
City Council.
The ordinance introduced by the City Council is included in Attachment A. If adopted by Council,
it will take effect in 30 days.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the City Code
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ORDINANCE NO. XXX
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 (ZONING REGULATIONS) ARTICLES 15-
06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-57, 15-65, AND 15-80, AND ADDING ARTICLE
15-59 TO THE SARATOGA CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES OF THE 2023-
2031 HOUSING ELEMENT
The City Council of the City of Saratoga finds that:
1.On March 20, 2024, the City Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element for the City
of Saratoga and certified the associated Final Environmental Impact Report and adopted
all findings required by law. In connection with that approval, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 399 amending the City Code and rezoning properties as required to make
sites available with appropriate zoning and development standards to accommodate the
portion of the City’s regional housing need for each income level that could not be
accommodated on sites available under existing City zoning.
2.Amendments to the Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga City Code are being
proposed to implement Housing Element Programs 1.2-3 (Encourage and Facilitate Lot
Consolidation), 1.2-4 (Lot Consolidation Program), 3.2-9 (Amend the Design Review
Findings for Single-Family and Multi-Family Projects to Ensure they Promote Certainty
and Objectivity), and 3.2.10 (Amend the Single-Family Residential Design Review
Handbook to have Objective Design Standards).
3.On December 11, 2024, the Planning Commission held a Study Session to review proposed
amendments to Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) related to Housing Element programs
3.2-9 (Amend the Design Review Findings for Single-Family and Multi-Family Projects
to Ensure they Promote Certainty and Objectivity) and 3.2.10 (Amend the Single-Family
Residential Design Review Handbook to have Objective Design Standards). The Planning
Commission received public comments and provided comments to staff on the proposed
amendments.
4.On December 11, 2024, the Planning Commission also held a duly noticed public hearing
consistent with Section 15-85.050 of the Saratoga Municipal Code and considered the
amendments proposed in this Ordinance to Article 15-80.150 (Lot Consolidation),
supporting documents, and all testimony and other evidence presented at the public
hearing; and recommended that the City Council adopt the amendments (Planning
Commission Resolution 24-033).
5.On January 22, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
consistent with Section 15-85.050 of the Saratoga Municipal Code and considered the
amendments proposed in this Ordinance to Articles 15-06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-
46, 15-57, 15-65, and 15-80, and considered the addition of Article 15-59. The Planning
Commission considered all supporting documents, and all testimony and other evidence
presented at the public hearing; and recommended that the City Council adopt the
ordinance with revisions (Planning Commission Resolution 25-001).
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6.On February 19, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing consistent with
Section 15-85.080 of the Saratoga Municipal Code and, after considering the supporting
documents and all testimony and other evidence presented at the public hearing, introduced
this Ordinance and waived the reading thereof.
7.The City Council adopted this Ordinance at a duly noticed regular meeting on March 5,
2025.
Therefore, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1.Adoption.
Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga City Code is amended as set forth in Attachment
1. Text to be added is indicated in bold double-underlined font (e.g., bold double-underlined) and
text to be deleted is indicated in strikeout font (e.g., strikeout). Text in standard font is readopted by
this ordinance. Text in italics (e.g., italics) is descriptive only and is not part of the amendments to
the City Code.
Section 2. Severance Clause.
The City Council declares that each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence,
clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub-
section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section,
sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid,
the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance
irrespective of the portion held invalid, and further declares its express intent that the remaining
portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated.
Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act
This ordinance is part of the project described in the Environmental Impact Report described in
the Findings above. On March 20, 2024, the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact
for the Project and adopted CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for
impacts that were found to be significant and unavoidable, adopted and incorporated into the
project all of the mitigation measures for the project, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program. None of the amendments adopted by this ordinance require subsequent or
supplemental environmental analysis under CEQA, as described in Public Resources Code Section
21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 because there has not been a substantial change to the
project; a substantial change to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken, or
new information, which was not known and could not have been known at the time the
environmental analysis was completed, has become available.
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Section 4. Publication.
A summary of this ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City
of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption.
Following a duly noticed public hearing the foregoing ordinance was introduced at the regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 19th day of February 2025, and
was adopted by the following vote on March 5, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Belal Aftab, Mayor
ATTEST:
Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________DATE: ________________________
Richard Taylor
CITY ATTORNEY
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Attachment 1
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES 15-06, 15-12, 15-21, 15-29, 15-45, 15-46, 15-
57, 15-65, AND 15-80, AND ADDING ARTICLE 15-59 TO THE SARATOGA CITY
CODE TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES OF THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT
The Saratoga Municipal Code is amended as set forth below. Text to be added is indicated in bold
double-underlined font (example) and text to be deleted is indicated in strikeout font (example).
Text in standard font is readopted by this ordinance. Text in italics (example) is explanatory and
not a part of the Code or amendments.
1. Amendments to Article 15-06 - DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are added to Article 15-06
15-06.115 Block Face
“Block face” refers to the five structures on either side of and on the same side of the right-
of-way as a subject property, or the structures between a subject property and the nearest
intersection, whichever is less.
15-06.443 Ministerial Review
“Ministerial review” is a review process by which the City is obligated to issue a permit to
an applicant provided the project meets all applicable development and design standards
established in the Zoning Code. Ministerial review requires administrative approval by the
Community Development Director to verify compliance with applicable standards; however,
ministerial review is based on objective standards only and is non-discretionary.
15-06.500 Repealed. Permeable Paving.
“Permeable paving” refers to a paving system that allows stormwater to seep through and
filter into the soil below. Permeable paving includes either paving made of a porous material
that enables stormwater to seep through or blocks designed or spaced so that water can flow
through gaps into the soil. Also referred to as pervious concrete, porous concrete, gap-graded
concrete, and permeable pavers.
2. Amendments to Article 15-12 - R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
[Section 15-12.010; no change]
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15-12.020 Permitted Uses.
The following permitted uses shall be allowed in the R-1 districts:
(a) Single-family dwellings including employee housing for six (6) or fewer employees.
(b) Dwelling units allowed per Articles 15-56, Accessory Dwelling Units, and 15-57,
Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying Projects.
(b)(c)Transitional and supportive housing, as defined by Government Code Section 65582,
subdivisions (g) and (j) and Low Barrier Navigation Centers, as defined by Government Code
Section 65660 as they may be amended from time to time.
(c)(d) Group homes, Class 1 and Class 2.
(d)(e) Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a permitted use, including garages
and carports, garden sheds, greenhouses, shade structures, recreation rooms, home hobby shops,
cabanas, structures for housing swimming pool equipment, accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units as permitted pursuant to Articles 15-56 and 15-57 of this Chapter, and
guest houses.
(e)(f)Home occupations, conducted in accordance with the regulations prescribed in Article 15-
40 of this Chapter.
(f)(g)Stables and corrals for the keeping for private use of one horse for each forty thousand
square feet of net site area; provided, however, that in the equestrian zone only, one additional
horse may be permitted on the first forty thousand square feet of net site area, and an additional
horse may be permitted for each additional forty thousand square feet of net site area. All horses
shall be subject to the regulations and license provisions set forth in Section 7-20.220 of this Code.
(g)(h)Swimming pools used solely by persons resident on the site and their guests.
(h)(i)The keeping for private use of a reasonable number of domestic dogs, cats and other small
mammals, birds, fish and small reptiles, subject to the regulations as set forth in Article 7-20 of
this Code, and subject also to the restrictions and standards prescribed in Section 15-11.020(h) of
this Chapter.
(i)(j)Except as specified in Section 15-12.030, recreational courts, to be used solely by persons
resident on the site and their guests.
(j)(k)Antenna facilities operated by a public utility for transmitting and receiving cellular
telephone and other wireless communications, subject to design review under Article 15-46.
(k)(l)Rotating emergency shelter, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The shelter is located on a property identified as a community facilities site on the City’s
General Plan Land Use map.
(2) The number of occupants does not exceed thirty.
(3) The hours of operation do not exceed 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.
(4) The operational period for each property does not exceed three months each year.
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(5) An annual operational plan that has been approved by the City Manager, or his/her designee,
and the County Sheriff to be in compliance with the City’s administrative guidelines for
rotating emergency shelters. City may withdraw approval in the event the plan is not being
followed. A rotating emergency shelter may not operate without a City approved annual
operational plan.
(l)(m)Manufactured homes.
[Section 15-12.030; no change]
15-12.040 One d Dwelling units per site.
Not more than one dwelling unit shall be located on each site, except for:
(a) Aaccessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units permitted pursuant to Article
15-56 of this Chapter, and
(a)(b)additional Ddwelling unit(s) permitted pursuant to Article 15-57 of this Chapter.
[Section 15-12.050 ; no change]
15-12.060 Density of hillside subdivisions.
In the case of a hillside subdivision, as defined in Section 14-10.140 of the Subdivision Ordinance,
located within any R-1 district, the maximum number of dwelling units (density) shall be as
follows, unless otherwise provided in Articles 15-56, Accessory Dwelling Units, and 15-57,
Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying Projects:
(a) Determination of density. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Section, the
maximum density of a hillside subdivision shall be determined by dividing the net site area of the
property to be divided by the average acres per dwelling unit, rounding up to the next whole
number where a fraction of more than .50 is obtained.
(b) Average acres per dwelling unit. The average acres per dwelling unit shall be determined by
the following slope/density formula:
Average acres per dwelling unit = 1/1.089 — .01778 (S)
Where: S = average slope in percent, as calculated in accordance with Section 15-06.630 of this
Chapter.
(c) Reduction of density. The City may require a reduction in the number of dwelling units below
the maximum number otherwise permitted under subsection (a) of this Section if the City
determines that such reduction is necessary or appropriate by reason of site conditions including,
but not limited to, geologic hazards.
[Section 15-12.061; no change]
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15-12.070 Site frontage, width and depth.
(a) The minimum site frontage, width and depth in each R-1 district shall be as follows, except to
the extent Article 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying Projects, provides
otherwise:
District Site Frontage Site Width Site Depth
R-1-10,000 60 ft. 85 ft. 115 ft.
R-1-12,500 65 ft. 90 ft. 120 ft.
R-1-15,000 70 ft. 100 ft. 125 ft.
R-1-20,000 80 ft. 110 ft. 140 ft.
R-1-40,000 100 ft. 150 ft. 150 ft.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Section:
(1) The site width of a corner lot shall be not less than one hundred feet.
(2) The minimum site frontage on a cul-de-sac turnaround shall be sixty feet where seventy-five
percent or more of the frontage abuts the turnaround.
(3) The frontage and width of an access corridor to a flag lot shall be not less than twenty feet.
15-12.080 Site coverage.
The maximum site coverage, as defined in Section 15-06.620(f), in each R-1 district shall be as set
forth in the following table and, where applicable, as allocated by Article 15-57, Ministerial
Consideration of Qualifying Projects. Solid surface decks and compacted surfaces made of
porous materials used for walkways, driveways and patios will be counted at only fifty percent of
the total area of such surfaces for determining the calculation of site coverage within this Section.
District Coverage (percent)
R-1-10,000 60
R-1-12,500 55
R-1-15,000 50
R-1-20,000 45
R-1-40,000 35
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15-12.085 Allowable floor area for R-1, HR, ROS and A zone districts.
(a) Definition."Floor area" is defined in City Code Section 15-06.280. As used in this Article,
any space with an interior height of fifteen feet or greater shall be double counted towards the
maximum floor area allowance. The allowable floor area is based upon the net site area
calculated in accordance with Section 15-06.620 and any slope reduction provided in Section
15-12.085(c).
(b) Maximum standards. The standards set forth in this Section are intended to be maximum
figures and the Planning Commission may, in considering any application over which it has
design review authority pursuant to Section 15-45.060(a),require that the floor area be
reduced below the applicable standard if such reduction is necessary in order to make the
findings prescribed in City Code Section 15-45.080.
(c) Slope adjustment.If the average slope of the lot is more than ten percent, the net site area of
the lot shall be reduced as follows:
*Average Slope of
the Lot
Percentage of Net Site Area to be Deducted
10.01—20% 10% plus 2% for each 1 percent of slope over 10%
20.01—30% 30% plus 3% for each 1 percent of slope over 20%
Over 30% 60%
*Where the average slope is a fractional number, it shall be rounded up to the next whole
number.
(d) Maximum floor area for R-1, HR, ROS and A zone districts. The maximum allowable floor
area shall be the lesser of the standards specified in the two following tables, as allocated,
where applicable, pursuant to Article 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying
Projects:
**Lot Size (Net Site
Area)
Floor Area Standard
4,999 sq. ft. or less 2,400 sq. ft.To be determined by Planning Commission
5,000—10,000 sq. ft. 2,400 sq. ft. plus 160 sq. ft. for each 1,000 sq. ft. of net site area over
5,000 sq. ft.
10,001—15,000 sq.
ft.
3,200 sq. ft. plus 170 sq. ft. for each 1,000 sq. ft. of net site area over
10,000 sq. ft.
15,001—40,000 sq.
ft.
4,050 sq. ft. plus 78 sq. ft. for each 1,000 sq. ft. of net site area over
15,000 sq. ft.
40,001—80,000 sq.
ft.
6,000 sq. ft. plus 20 sq. ft. for each 1,000 sq. ft. of net site area over
40,000 sq. ft.
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80,001—200,000 sq.
ft.
6,800 sq. ft. plus 10 sq. ft. for each 1,000 sq. ft. of net site area over
80,000 sq. ft.
200,000 + 8,000 sq. ft. is the maximum allowable square footage
Zone District Maximum Floor Area (for larger than standard lots)
R-1—10,000 4,400
R-1—12,500 4,830
R-1—15,000 5,220
R-1—20,000 6,000
R-1—40,000 7,200
HR and A 8,000
ROS In accordance with Section 15-20.085 of this Article
**Where the net site area over 5,000 square feet is a fractional number, it shall be rounded up to
the next whole thousand (i.e., 5,001 would be rounded up to 6,000).
15-12.090 Front, side, and rear setback areas.
(a) For any nonconforming site, as defined in this Chapter, the requirements provided in Section
15-65.040(b) apply to the site. For any conforming site, the minimum setback area
requirements in the R-1 district, are as follows except as otherwise provided in Articles 15-
56, Accessory Dwelling Units, and 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying
Projects:
(1) Front setback area. The minimum front setback area of any lot in each R-1 district shall be the
distance from the front lot line indicated in the following table:
District Front Setback Area
R-1-10,000 25 ft.
R-1-12,500 25 ft.
R-1-15,000 25 ft.
R-1-20,000 30 ft.
R-1-40,000 30 ft.
(2) Side setback area of interior lots. The minimum side setback area of any interior lot in each R-
1 district shall be the distance from the applicable side lot line indicated in the following table
for each side setback area:
District First Floor Second Floor
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Side Setback Area Side Setback Area
R-1-10,000 10 ft. 15 ft.
R-1-12,500 10 ft. 15 ft.
R-1-15,000 12 ft. 17 ft.
R-1-20,000 15 ft. 20 ft.
R-1-40,000 20 ft. 25 ft.
(3) Side setback area of corner lots. The minimum side setback area of any corner lot in each R-1
district shall be the distance from the applicable side lot line indicated in the following table:
District First Floor
Interior
Second Floor
Interior
First Floor
Exterior
Second Floor
Exterior
Side Setback
Area
Side Setback
Area
Side Setback
Area
Side Setback
Area
R-1-10,000 10 ft. 15 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft.
R-1-12,500 10 ft. 15 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft.
R-1-15,000 12 ft. 17 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft.
R-1-20,000 15 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft.
R-1-40,000 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft.
(4) Rear setback area of corner lots. The minimum rear setback area of any corner lot in each R-1
district shall be the distance from the rear lot line indicated in the following table:
District First Floor Second Floor
Rear Setback Area Rear Setback Area
R-1-10,000 10 ft. 10 ft.
R-1-12,500 10 ft. 10 ft.
R-1-15,000 12 ft. 12 ft.
R-1-20,000 15 ft. 15 ft.
R-1-40,000 20 ft. 20 ft.
(5) Rear setback area of interior lots. The minimum rear setback area of any interior lot in each R-
1 district shall be the distance from the rear lot line indicated in the following table:
District First Floor Second Floor
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Rear Setback Area Rear Setback Area
R-1-10,000 25 ft. 35 ft.
R-1-12,500 25 ft. 35 ft.
R-1-15,000 30 ft. 40 ft.
R-1-20,000 35 ft. 45 ft.
R-1-40,000 50 ft. 60 ft.
[Sections 15-12.095 – 15-12.100; no changes]
15-12.108 Building and Site Design Standards.
The following structures must comply with the standards of Article 15-59, Single-Family
Dwelling Design Standards:
Single-family dwellings including employee housing for six (6) or fewer employees.
Dwelling units allowed per Article 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying Projects.
15-12.110 Accessory uses and structures.
Accessory uses and structures shall comply with the regulations special rules as set forth in
Section 15-80.030 of this Chapter.
[Sections 15-12.120 – 15-12.160; no changes]
5. Amendments to Article 15-21 MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
[Sections 15-21.010 – 15-21.090; no changes]
15-21.100 MU-MD district regulations.
(a)Site area.The minimum site area of any lot in a MU-MD district shall be ten thousand square
feet of gross site area.
(b)Site frontage, width, and depth.The minimum site frontage, width, and depth of any lot in a
MU-MD district shall be as follows:
Site Frontage: Sixty feet
Lot Width: Sixty feet
Lot Depth: One hundred feet
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(c)Residential floor area.A minimum of fifty percent of building square footage, exclusive of
parking, shall be developed with residential uses (which uses shall not include garages or
shared utility, storage and laundry rooms).
(d)Density.
(1)Minimum density. The minimum residential density on any site in the MU-MD district shall
be fifteen dwelling units per acre of gross site area.
(2)Maximum density. The maximum residential density on any site in the MU-MD district shall
be determined by parcel size, as follows:twenty-five dwelling units per acre of gross site
area.
Parcel size (acres)Maximum density (dwelling units per acre of gross site area)
0 – 0.499 15
0.5 – 0.749 20
0.75 and greater 25
(e)Coverage.The maximum net site area covered by structures on any lot in a MU-HD district
shall be seventy percent.
(f)Front, side, and rear setback areas.All required setbacks are applicable to a site prior to
development and only apply to the exterior property lines. For any nonconforming site in the
MU-HD district, as defined in this Chapter, the requirements provided in Section 15-65.040(b)
apply to the site. For any conforming site in the MU-HD district, the minimum setback area
requirements in the MU-HD district, are as follows:
(1) Front setback area. The minimum front setback area of any lot in a MU-HD district shall be
five feet.
(2) Side and rear setback areas. The minimum side and rear setback areas of any lot in a MU-HD
district shall be five feet, subject to the following exceptions:
(a) On a lot abutting any R-1 district, the minimum side setback area and rear setback area abutting
such district shall be fifteen feet
(b) No side setback is required for any lot that abuts a railroad right-of-way.
(3) Corner side setback area. The minimum corner side setback area of any lot in a MU-HD district
shall be five feet.
(g)Height of structures.No structure shall exceed thirty-five feet in height or three stories.
(h)Enclosure of uses.All uses shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure,
except for off-street parking and loading, outdoor dining associated with a restaurant or market,
nurseries when associated with a retail garden shop, private and common open space areas
associated with residential uses, outdoor play areas associated with daycare facilities, and other
uses of a similar nature.
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(i)Screening and landscaping.An area not less than five feet in depth along all property lines
that abut a street shall be landscaped with plant materials and/or improved with sidewalks or
pathways. All planting materials shall permanently be maintained by the owner or occupant of
the site.
15-21.110 MU-HD district regulations.
(a)Permitted use.In addition to the permanent uses listed in Section 15-21.020(a) of this article,
the following permitted use shall also be allowed in a MU-HD district.
(1) Temporary seasonal Christmas tree and pumpkin sales on a site not less than nine and one-half
acres in size
(b)Site area.The minimum site area of any lot in a MU-HD district shall be ten thousand square
feet of gross site area.
(c)Site frontage, width, and depth.The minimum site frontage, width, and depth of any lot in a
MU-HD district shall be as follows:
Site Frontage: Sixty feet
Lot Width: Sixty feet
Lot Depth: One hundred feet
(d)Residential floor area.A minimum of fifty percent of the total building floor area on a site
shall be residential uses.
(e)Density.
(1) Minimum density. The minimum residential density on any site in the MU-HD district shall
be thirty dwelling units per acre of gross site area.
(2)Maximum density. The maximum residential density on any site in the MU-HD district shall
be determined by parcel size, as follows:forty dwelling units per acre of gross site area.
Parcel size (acres)Maximum density (dwelling units per acre of gross site area)
0 – 0.499 30
0.5 – 0.749 35
0.75 and greater 40
(f)Coverage.The maximum net site area covered by structures on any lot in a MU-HD district
shall be seventy percent.
(g)Front, side, and rear setback areas.All required setbacks are applicable to a site prior to
development and only apply to the exterior property lines. For any nonconforming site in the
MU-HD district, as defined in this Chapter, the requirements provided in Section 15-65.040(b)
apply to the site. For any conforming site in the MU-HD district, the minimum setback area
requirements in the MU-HD district, are as follows:
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(1) Front setback area. The minimum front setback area of any lot in a MU-HD district shall be
five feet.
(2) Side and rear setback areas. The minimum side and rear setback areas of any lot in a MU-HD
district shall be five feet, subject to the following exceptions:
(a) On a lot abutting any R-1 district, the minimum side setback area and rear setback area abutting
such district shall be fifteen feet
(b) No side setback is required for any lot that abuts a railroad right-of-way.
(3) Corner side setback area. The minimum corner side setback area of any lot in a MU-HD district
shall be five feet.
(h)Height of structures.No structure shall exceed thirty-five feet in height or three stories.
(i)Enclosure of uses.All uses shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure,
except for off-street parking and loading, outdoor dining associated with a restaurant or market,
nurseries when associated with a retail garden shop, private and common open space areas
associated with residential uses, outdoor play areas associated with daycare facilities, and other
uses of a similar nature.
(j)Screening and landscaping.An area not less than five feet in depth along all property lines
that abut a street shall be landscaped with plant materials and/or improved with sidewalks or
pathways. All planting materials shall permanently be maintained by the owner or occupant of
the site.
15-21.120 MU-VHD district regulations.
(a)Permitted uses.In addition to the permitted uses listed in Section 15-21.020(a) of this
Article, the following permitted uses shall also be allowed in a MU-VHD district:
(1)Permanent emergency shelters.
(2)Single-room occupancy buildings.
(3)Rotating emergency shelters meeting the requirements of Section 15-12.020(k).
(b)Site area.The minimum site area of any lot in a MU-VHD district shall be ten thousand square
feet of gross floor area.
(c)Site frontage, width, and depth.The minimum site frontage, width, and depth of any lot in a
MU-HD district shall be as follows:
Site Frontage: Sixty feet
Lot Width: Sixty feet
Lot Depth: One hundred feet
(d)Residential floor area.A minimum of fifty percent of the total building floor area on a site
shall be residential uses.
(e)Density.
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(1)Minimum density. The minimum residential density on any site in the MU-VHD
district shall be eighty dwelling units per acre of gross site area.
(2)Maximum density. The maximum residential density on any site in the MU-VHD
district shall be determined by parcel size, as follows:one hundred fifty dwelling
units per acre of gross site area.
Parcel size (acres)Maximum density (dwelling units per acre of gross site area)
0 – 0.499 80
0.5 – 0.749 115
0.75 and greater 150
(f)Coverage.The maximum net site area covered by structures on any lot in a MU-VHD district
shall be ninety percent.
(g)Front, side, and rear setback areas.All required setbacks are applicable to a site prior to
development and only apply to the exterior property lines. For any nonconforming site in the
MU-VHD district, as defined in this Chapter, the requirements provided in Section 15-
65.040(b) apply to the site. For any conforming site in the MU-HD district, the minimum
setback area requirements in the MU-VHD district, are as follows:
(1)Front setback area. The minimum front setback area of any lot in a MU-VHD
district shall be five feet.
(2)Side and rear setback areas. No side or rear setback areas shall be required for any
lot in a MU-VHD district.
(3)Corner side setback area. The minimum corner side setback area of any lot in a
MU-VHD district shall be five feet.
(h)Height of structures.No structure shall exceed one hundred twenty-five feet in height or
twelve stories.
(i)Enclosure of uses.All permitted and conditional uses shall be conducted entirely within a
completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and loading, outdoor dining
associated with a restaurant or market, nurseries when associated with a retail garden shop,
private and common open space areas associated with residential uses, outdoor play areas
associated with daycare facilities, and other uses of a similar nature.
(j)Screening and landscaping.An area not less than five feet in depth along all property lines
that abut a street shall be landscaped with plant materials and/or improved with sidewalks or
pathways All planting materials shall permanently be maintained by the owner or occupant of
the site.
(k)Development and operational standards for single-room occupancy (SRO) buildings and
units.
(1) SRO buildings.
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a.Four square feet of common area per living unit shall be provided, with a minimum
of two hundred square feet in area of interior common space, excluding janitorial
storage, laundry facilities and common hallways.
b.Laundry facilities must be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one washer
and one dryer for every twenty units or fractional number thereof, with at least one
washer and dryer per floor.
c.A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub with hot and cold running
water shall be provided on each floor of the SRO facility.
(2) SRO units.
a.A unit shall have a minimum size of one hundred fifty square feet and a maximum
of four hundred square feet.
b.A unit shall accommodate a maximum of two persons.
c.A unit shall contain either partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom
facility shall have at least a toilet and sink; a full bathroom facility shall have a
toilet, sink and bathtub, shower, or bathtub/shower combination. If a full bathroom
facility is not provided, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in
accordance with the California Building Code for congregate residences.
d.A unit is not required to but may contain kitchen facilities. A full kitchen includes
a sink, a refrigerator and a stove, range top or oven. If any unit on a floor includes
less than a full kitchen, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least
one full kitchen per floor.
e.Each unit shall have a separate closet.
f.All units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code. All
units shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements.
All common areas shall be fully accessible.
(3) SRO management.
a.An SRO building with ten (10) or more units shall provide a twenty-four hour
resident manager. An SRO building with less than ten units shall provide a
management office.
b.A management plan shall be submitted with the development application for an
SRO building. The management plan shall address management and operation of
the facility, rental procedures, safety, and security of residents and building
maintenance.
(4) Off-street parking shall be provided consistent with Section 15-35-030.
(5) Tenancy of SRO units shall be for not less than thirty days.
(6) An existing structure may be converted to an SRO building, consistent with the provision
of this Section.
(l)Development and operational standards for Emergency Shelters.
(1) Shelter capacity. An emergency shelter for homeless persons shall contain no more than
twenty beds and shall serve no more than twenty persons nightly.
(2) Parking. On-site parking shall be provided based on one space for each employee on the
maximum staffed shift.
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(3) Lighting. Exterior security lighting shall be provided. The lighting shall be stationary and
designed, arranged, and installed so as to confine direct rays onto the premises and to direct
light away from adjacent structures and public rights-of-way.
a.Lighting in parking areas shall be maintained with a minimum of one foot-candle
of illumination at the ground level during the hours of darkness.
b.All exterior doors shall be illuminated with a minimum of 0.5 foot-candle of light
during the hours of darkness.
(4) On-site waiting and intake areas. An interior waiting and intake area shall be provided which
contains a minimum of two hundred square feet. Waiting and intake areas may be used for
other purposes (excluding sleeping) as needed during operations of the shelter.
(5)(6) On-site staff. At least one manager and one supporting staff member shall be on-site during
all hours of operation of the facility. Such manager and staff member must be individuals who
do not utilize the shelter's beds or other services and who reside off-site.
(6)(7) Security. Security personnel shall be provided during operational hours whenever clients
are on the site. A security plan shall be approved by the Community Development Department
Director prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(7)(8) Concentration of uses. No more than one emergency shelter shall be permitted within a
radius of three hundred feet of another emergency shelter.
(8)(9) Length of stay. Each emergency shelter resident shall be allowed to stay for no more than
ninety days (cumulative, not consecutive) in a three hundred sixty-five-day period. Extensions
up to a total stay of one hundred eighty days in a three hundred sixty-five-day period may be
granted by the shelter provider if no alternative housing is available.
6.Amendments to Article 15-29 FENCES
15-29.010 Height restrictions.
(a) General regulations. A building permit shall be required for any solid fence more greater
than six feet in height. Height maximums and permitted materials for fences shall be as follows:
(1) Solid fences. Except as otherwise specified in this Article, no solid fence shall exceed six
feet in height. However, up to two feet of lattice (or similar material) that is at least twenty-
five percent open to the passage of light and air may be added to the top of a solid fence.
A solid fence taller than six feet shall not be permitted unless approved by the Planning
Commission through the exception process detailed in Section 15-29.090, or approved by
the Community Development Director pursuant to Sections 15-29.030, 15-29.040, or 15-
29.050 of this Chapter.
(2)Open fences. Except as otherwise specified in this Article, open fencing, such as wrought
iron, wire material, split rail, chain link, or other similar fencing shall not exceed eight feet
in height. With the exception of chain link fencing, open fencing shall have openings
sufficient to allow the unobstructed passage of a sphere having a diameter of four inches.
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For chain link fencing, the opening shall be two inches at minimum and no slats are allowed
in any opening.
(b)Front setback area. No fence located within any required front setback area shall exceed three
feet in height.
(c) Exterior side setback area of reversed corner lots.No fence located within any required
exterior side setback area of a reversed corner lot shall exceed three feet in height.
(d)Exceptions.The height limitations do not apply to the following circumstances:
(1) Wrought iron entrance gates within the front setback area, designed with openings to permit
visibility through the same, may extend to a height not exceeding five feet, and shall be
located a minimum of twenty feet from the edge of street pavement.
(2) Safety railings that are required by the California Building Code shall be excluded from
the height requirements of this Section.
(3) Pedestrian entryway elements, such as arbors and trellises, when attached to a fence within
a front setback area or within an exterior side setback area, may be permitted to a maximum
height of eight feet, a maximum width of five feet, and a maximum depth of five feet.
(4) On any lot where the front setback area, or a portion thereof, of the subject property: (1)
does not have street frontage as defined by Section 15-06.290; and (2) the front lot line, or
a portion thereof, of the subject property abuts the side or rear setback area of an abutting
property, the maximum permitted fence height for a side or rear setback area shall be
permitted within the front setback area of the subject property where it abuts the side or
rear setback area of an abutting property.
(e) Street intersections.No fence, hedge, retaining wall, entryway element, pilaster, gate, or other
similar element located within a triangle having sides fifty feet in length from a street
intersection, as measured from intersecting curblines or intersecting edges of the street
pavement where no curb exists, shall exceed three feet in height above the established grade
of the adjoining street.
(f) Driveway intersections.No fence, hedge, retaining wall, entryway element, pilaster, gate, or
other similar element located within a triangle having sides twelve feet in length from either
side of a driveway where it intersects with the edge of pavement on a street without a sidewalk
(or, on a street with a sidewalk, the back of the curb) shall exceed three feet in height above
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the established grade of the adjoining street. Protected trees described in Section 15-50.050 of
this Code are not subject to this requirement.
(g) Vehicular obstructions.No fence, hedge, retaining wall, entryway element, or any other
similar element shall constitute an obstruction as provided for in City Code Section 10-05.030.
(h) Recreational courts.Fencing around recreational courts shall comply with the regulations
contained in Section 15-80.030(c) of this Chapter.
(i) Pilasters.Pilasters constituting a part of a fence, in reasonable numbers and scale in relationship
to the nature and style of the fence, may extend to a height of not more than two feet above the
height limit applicable to the fence containing such pilasters, but in no case shall the height of
pilasters exceed eight feet. If pilasters within the front setback area are attached to a wrought
iron entrance gate, the pilasters are permitted to a maximum height of seven feet.
(j) Light fixtures.The height of a fence shall not include light fixtures mounted thereon at the
entrance of driveways and sidewalks leading into a site. Not more than two such light fixtures
shall be installed at each driveway and sidewalk entrance.
(k) Swimming pool fences.Fences required for swimming pools are governed by the California
Building Code and City Code Section 15-29.020(e).
(l) Retaining walls.No retaining wall shall exceed five seven feet in height. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, no retaining wall located in a front or exterior side setback area shall exceed three
feet in height.
15-29.020 Fencing within hillside districts.
In addition to the regulations set forth in Section 15-29.010 of this Article, fences located within
an HR or R-OS district shall comply with the following regulations:
(a) Area of enclosure. Except for fencing which constitutes part of a corral, no fencing on a single
site shall encompass or enclose an area in excess of six thousand square feet or 15 percent of
the gross site area, whichever is greater, unless approved by the Planning Commission. The
fencing shall meet the requirements stipulated in [Section] 15-29.010 of this Article.
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"Encompass and enclose," as used in this section, shall mean to surround an area with a
continuous fence or a fence.
(b) Fencing outside area of enclosure. Except for fencing which constitutes part of a corral or
fencing required by the Building Code for swimming pools, fencing outside the area of
enclosure shall not exceed three feet in height, and shall be split rail fencing, stone wall, or
stucco.
(c) Parallel retaining walls. Parallel retaining walls shall be separated by a horizontal distance of
not less than five feet. Where two or more retaining walls are approximately parallel to each
other and separated by a horizontal distance of thirty feet or less, the combined height of such
walls shall not exceed ten twenty feet.
(d) Wildlife trails. No fence shall unreasonably impede the movement of wildlife animals utilizing
an established trail or migratory route which crosses the site.
(e) Swimming pool fences within hillside districts. When a fence already encompasses or encloses
six thousand square feet or more on a single site, and a swimming pool fence is required for a
swimming pool that is not located within the area of enclosure as described in Article [Section]
15-29.020(a), an additional area around the swimming pool may be enclosed with a fence,
provided the swimming pool fence follows the contour of the pool with no more than ten feet
of distance located between the fence and edge of water.
(f) [Exemptions.] The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any property located within and
constituting a part of Tract 7763, as shown on the subdivision map thereof recorded in the
office of the County Recorder.
(g) [Stipulations.] Any property located within and constituting a part of Tracts 6526 and 6528
(Parker Ranch Subdivision), as shown on the subdivision map thereof recorded in the office of
the County Recorder shall meet the regulations stipulated in Resolution FE-90-001 or
successor amendments.
[Sections 15-29.030 – 15-29.100; no changes]
7. Amendments to Article 15-45 REVIEW OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
Article 15-45 DESIGN REVIEW OF: SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
15-45.010 Purposes of Article.
The purpose of this Article is to establish standards and procedures to be followed with respect to
the design review of applications for single-family dwellings, Two-Unit Residential
Developments, Three-Unit Residential Conversions conversions of single-family dwellings into
duplexes or triplexes, and certain accessory structures to ensure that new development occurs in a
manner which is consistent with the objectives of this Chapter, the residential design standards
contained in Article 15-59, Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards, and the policies of the
General Plan.
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15-45.020 Compliance with development standards.
All structures requiring design review, as provided in Sections 15-45.060 and 15-45.065 of this
Article, shall comply with the floor area standards and setback requirements contained in this
Chapter or as such standards may be required by Article 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of
Qualifying Projects. In the event of a conflict between the development standards required
by this Article and the development standards required by Article 15-57, the requirements
of Article 15-57 shall prevail.In the event of a conflict between the floor area and setback
requirements in this Chapter, the more restrictive standard shall govern. The Planning Commission
shall have authority to grant a variance from such regulations pursuant to Article 15-70 of this
Chapter.
15-45.030 Repealed
15-45.040 Reserved
15-45.040 Creek Protection Setbacks
(a) Purpose, application. Where a protected creek passes through or along a building site or is
otherwise located on the site, and in order to provide for the future protection of creeks,
including creek banks and riparian habitat, a creek protection easement shall be required as set
out in City Code section 14-25.065, and building setbacks for any new construction shall be
measured from the top of the creek bank(s) away from the water course on the site rather than
from the property lines of the site. The required setback shall be the minimum setback
prescribed for the applicable zoning district.
(b) Existing structures. Any existing structure, which encroaches into the creek protection
setbacks, shall be considered nonconforming, and shall be regulated by Article 15-65,
Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Any new addition to an existing structure shall comply
with the creek protection setback requirements.
(c) Accessory structures. Accessory structure may be permitted within a creek protection setbacks
subject to compliance with the special rules as set forth in Section 15-80.030 of this Chapter.
(d) Location of top of creek bank. The site plans for the proposed new construction shall show the
location of the top of the protected creek bank. "Creek bank" means the sides of a watercourse,
the top of which shall be the topographic line roughly parallel to stream centerline where the
side slopes intersect the plane of ground traversed by the watercourse. Where creek banks do
not distinguishably end, the City or Santa Clara Valley Water District shall determine the top
of such banks.
15-45.050 Underfloor clearance.
(e) Each new single-family main structure, Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-Unit
Residential Conversion, accessory structures, or additions thereto, shall be designed to follow
the slope of the site so as to reduce the clearance between ground floor levels and natural or
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finish grade, whichever measurement is greater, to not more than five feet. This does not apply
to any deck or balcony above ground floor level.
15-45.055 Single-Family Residential Applicability of Single-Family Dwelling Design
Standards Review Handbook.
(a) All structures requiring design review, as provided in Sections 15-45.060 and 15-45.065 of
this Article, shall be consistent with the design techniques described in the City of Saratoga
Single-Family Residential Design Review Handbook. The Single-Family Residential Design
Review Handbook embodies and illustrates the intent of the design review findings prescribed
in Section 15-45.080 of this Article.All new or modified single-family dwellings, Two-Unit
Residential Developments, and Three-Unit Residential Conversions shall be consistent
with the requirements of Article 15-59, Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards.
(b) A structure that received design review approval prior to April 4, 2025 is not considered
a non-conforming structure if not in compliance with Article 15-59, Single-Family
Dwelling Design Standards.
(c) If a project is not subject to review under Section 15-45.060, 15-45.065, or 15-45.066, it is
not subject to review under this Article or the standards contained in Article 15-59,
Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards.
15-45.060 Planning Commission design review; public hearing.
(a) Pursuant to this Article, the following projects shall receive design review approval by the
Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permitin any A, R-1, HR, or R-OS district
to the extent not precluded by another section of this Chapter or State Law:
(1) Any new multi-story main structure or multi-story accessory structure.
(2) Any conversion of a single-story structure to a multi-story structure.
(3) Any new structure over eighteen feet in height or any existing structure that would exceed
eighteen feet in height as a result of the proposed construction.
(4)(1) Any project that requires design review under the terms or conditions of any tentative or
final subdivision map, use permit, variance or conditional rezoning.
(5) Any new dwelling on a lot having a net site area of less than five thousand square feet.
(6) Any project that increases the cumulative floor area of all structures on a site to more than
six thousand square feet.
(7) Any project that, in the opinion of the Community Development Director, may be
significantly inconsistent with the design review findings required in Section 15-45.080 of this
Article, or may cause excessive damage to the natural environment, or may result in excessive
intensification of the use or development of the site.
(8) Any addition to a structure over eighteen feet in height that would expand the existing floor
area by more than fifty percent or modify the existing footprint by more than fifty percent.
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(2) Any alternative design for a standard specified in Article 15-59, Single-Family
Dwelling Design Standards, to be under Planning Commission purview. The approval
shall reference how the alternative design meets the intent of the standard from which
the variation is being sought.
(9)(3)Any project or project feature for which Planning Commission review is specified in
this Code.
(b) A public hearing on the application for design review approval under this Article shall be
required. Notice of the public hearing shall be given not less than ten days nor more than thirty
days prior to the date of the hearing by mailing, postage prepaid, a notice of the time and place
of the hearing to the applicant and to all persons whose names appear on the latest available
assessment roll of the County as owning property within five hundred feet of the boundaries
of the site which is the subject of the application. Notice of the public hearing shall also be
published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the City not later than ten days
prior to the date of the hearing.
(c) An application under this Article may be denied if the Planning Commission makes a
written finding, based upon a preponderance of evidence, that the proposed project
would have a specific, adverse impact, upon public health and safety for which there is
no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
15-45.065 Administrative design review.
(a) Pursuant to this Article, the followingprojects in the following categories that do not comply
with all applicable Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards shall receive administrative
design review approval by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of a
building permit in any A, R-1, HR, or R-OS district to the extent not precluded by another
section of this Chapter (including without limitation Article 15-57, Ministerial
Consideration of Qualifying Projects)or State Law. The Director shall approve projects
upon making the findings listed in Section 15-45.080, Design Review Findings.:
(1) Any new single-story residence single family dwelling or accessory structure greater
than two hundred fifty square feet in floor area.
(2) Any addition to an existing structure that would expand the floor area by more than fifty
percent.
(3) Any addition to an existing structure that would expand the existing second story floor
area by one hundred square feet or more.
(4) Any addition to an existing structure that would modify the footprint by more than fifty
percent.
(5) Any new or enlarged basement.
(6) Any new or replacement structure that results from a demolition as defined by Section
15-06.195.
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(7) Any single-story addition to an existing structure in excess of eighteen feet in height on
a site where the existing cumulative floor area of all structures on the site is more than
six thousand square feet.
(8) Any single-story addition to an existing single-story structure in excess of eighteen feet
in height can be approved under as an administrative design review unless specifically
required by Section 15-45.060.
(9) Any addition of a second story to an existing structure.
(10)Any alternative design for a standard specified in Article 15-59, Single-Family
Dwelling Design Standards, to be under Community Development Director
purview. The approval shall reference how the alternative design meets the intent
of the standard from which the variation is being sought.
(b) The application for administrative design review approval shall comply with Section 15-
45.070. The Community Development Director shall not grant design review approval unless
if the project complies with Article 15-59, Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards
findings set forth in Section 15-45.080 have been made.
(c) If the Community Development Director intends to approve the application, a "Notice of Intent
to Approve" will be mailed to all property owners within two hundred fifty feet of the subject
property and to others as deemed appropriate. All interested parties will have fifteen calendar
days from the date of the "Notice of Intent to Approve" in which to review the application and
provide written comments to the Community Development Director. The Community
Development Director shall approve or deny the application within fifteen days of the close of
the review period and shall mail notice of the decision to the applicant and to any party that
has requested a copy of such notice. The Community Development Director's decision is
appealable to the Planning Commission within fifteen calendar days of the Director's decision
to approve the application. The Planning Commission at a public hearing will review any
appeal and shall approve the application if the project complies with Article 15-59, Single-
Family Dwelling Design Standards. Notwithstanding, Section 15-45.110 or Section 15-
90.020, the decision of the Planning Commission on the appeal shall be final and not subject
to appeal to the City Council.
(d) If the application is not approved by the Community Development Director, then the applicant
may file an appeal within fifteen calendar days of the Community Development Director's
decision or deadline to render a decision and have the application heard by the Planning
Commission at a de novo public hearing. The Planning Commission at a public hearing will
review any appeal and shall approve the application if the project complies with Article
15-59, Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards.
15-45.066 Administrative ministerial review.
(a) Pursuant to this Article, projects that meet the criteria of one or more of subsections (1)
through (9), inclusive, of Section 15-45.065(a) and that comply with all applicable Single-
Family Dwelling Design Standards shall receive administrative ministerial review
approval by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of a building permit
in any A, R-1, HR, or R-OS district to the extent not precluded by another section of this
Chapter (including without limitation Article 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of
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Qualifying Projects) or State Law. In such case, the project shall be approved
ministerially.
[Section 15-45.070 ; no changes]
15-45.075 Reserved. Requirements for marking trees proposed for removal.
Trees proposed for removal in conjunction with a proposed project shall be clearly marked in the
field as set forth below.
(a) The applicant shall mark trees proposed for removal when notified to do so by the Community
Development Department or designated representative at least three business days prior to
advertising the public hearing for the project (or in the case of administrative design review at
least three business days prior to issuance of the "Notice of Intent to Approve"). Neither the
notice of public hearing nor the "Notice of Intent to Approve" (as applicable) for the project
will be mailed until the trees are marked to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director and photographs of the marked trees are filed with the Community Development
Department.
(b) Acceptable means of identifying trees include using fluorescent tape wrapped around the tree's
trunk, removable marking on the tree trunk that is easily visible, or another means approved
by the Community Development Director.
15-45.080 Design review findings.
If a project is subject to Planning Commission design review in accordance with Section 15-
45.060, except for Section 15-45.060(a)(2), or Administrative Design Review in accordance
with Section 15-45.65, except for 15-45.065(a)(10), tThe review authority Planning
Commission shall not grant design review approval unless it is able to make the following findings.
An approval under Section 15-45.060(a)(2) or 15-45.065(a)(10) requires only the finding set
out in that section.These findings are in addition to, and not a substitute for, compliance with all
other Zoning Regulations (which constitute the minimum requirements, as provided in City Code
Section 15-05.050).
(a) Site development follows the natural contours of the site, minimizes grading, and is
appropriate given the property's natural constraints.
(b) All protected trees shall be preserved, as provided in Article 15-50 (Tree Regulations). If
constraints exist on the property, the number of protected trees, heritage trees, and native
trees approved for removal shall be reduced to an absolute minimum. Removal of any
smaller oak trees deemed to be in good health by the City Arborist shall be minimized
using the criteria set forth in Section 15-50.080.
(c) The height of the structure, its location on the site, and its architectural elements are
designed to avoid unreasonable impacts to the privacy of adjoining properties and to
community viewsheds.
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(d) The overall mass and the height of the structure, and its architectural elements are in scale
with the structure itself and with the neighborhood.
(e) The landscape design minimizes hardscape in the front setback area, contains elements that
are complementary to the neighborhood streetscape, and, for sites located within the
Wildland Urban Interface Area, includes a five-foot-wide nonflammable buffer around the
perimeter of all structures.
(f) Development of the site does not unreasonably impair the ability of adjoining properties to
utilize solar energy.
(f)(g) The design of the structure and the site development plan is consistent with the
Residential Design Handbook, pursuant to Section 15-45.055.
(g)(h) On hillside lots, the location and the design of the structure avoid unreasonable impacts
to ridgelines, significant hillside features, community viewsheds, and is in compliance
with Section 15-13.100.
[Sections 15-45.085 – 15-45.120; no changes]
8. Amendments to Article 15-46: DESIGN REVIEW: MULI-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES
[Sections 15-46.010 – 15-46.032; no changes]
15-46.035 Creek protection setbacks.
(a)Purpose, application.Where a protected creek passes through or along a building site or is
otherwise located on the site, and in order to provide for the future protection of creeks,
including creek banks and riparian habitat, building setbacks for any new construction shall be
measured from the top of the creek bank(s) on the site rather than from the property lines of
the site.
(b)Existing structures.Any existing structures which encroach into the creek protection setbacks
shall be considered nonconforming, and shall be regulated by Article 15-65, Nonconforming
Uses and Structures. Any new additions to existing structures shall comply with the creek
protection setbacks.
(c)Accessory structures.Accessory structures for residential projects may be permitted within
the creek protection setbacks subject to compliance with the special rules as set forth in Section
15-80.030 of this Chapter. Accessory structures for nonresidential projects shall comply with
the creek protection setbacks.
(d)Location of top of creek bank.The site plans for the proposed new construction shall show
the location of the top of the protected creek bank. It shall be the applicant/property owner's
responsibility to accurately determine the location of the top of the bank as defined in Section
15-06.185 of this Chapter.
[Sections 15-46.040 – 15-46.070; no changes]
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9. Amendments to Article 15-57 - MINISTERIAL CONSIDERATION OF QUALIFYING
PROJECTS
[Sections 15-57.010 – 15-57.020; no changes]
15-57.030 Applicability.
(a)A Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-Unit Residential Conversion, or Urban Lot
Split may be located on parcels within all Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts with
the following exceptions:
(1) Any parcel where the Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-Unit Residential
Conversion, or Urban Lot Split would require demolition or alteration of any of the
following housing types:
(i) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to
levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.
(ii) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's
valid exercise of its police power.
(iii) Housing that has been occupied by a tenant within the last three years.
(iv) A parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the
owner's rights under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of
Title 1 to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within fifteen years before the
date that the development proponent submits an application.
(2) A parcel located within a historic district or including a property included on the State's
Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or
within a site that is designated or listed as a city or county landmark or historic property or
districts pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
(3) A parcel of one or more of the types specified in subparagraphs (B) to (K), inclusive, of
Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6). Without limiting the foregoing, the most
applicable of those specifications to the City of Saratoga are the following:
(i)A Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-Unit Residential Conversion, or Urban
Lot Split may not be located on any parcel within a very high fire hazard severity
zone, as determined the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to
Government Code Section 51178, or within a high or very high fire hazard severity
zone as indicated on the maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 4202. As to Two-Unit
Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits, This this subsection does not apply
to parcels that have been excluded from specific hazard zones by actions of the City
pursuant to Government Code Section 51179(b), or parcels that have adopted fire
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hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire
mitigation measures applicable to the development.
(ii) A Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-Unit Residential Conversion, or Urban
Lot Split may not be located on any parcel located within a delineated earthquake
fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official map published by the
State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection
building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission
under the California Building Standards Law (Part 2.5 (commencing with Section
18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code), and by the City of Saratoga
Building Department under Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875) of
Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(4) A proposed Two-Unit Residential Development or Three-Unit Residential Conversion
that allows the demolition of more than twenty-five percent of the existing exterior
structural walls, unless the development is on a site that has not been occupied by a
tenant in the last three years.
(54)For a Three-Unit Residential Conversion, any parcel located outside the R-1-20 and R-
1-40 zoning districts.
(5) For a Three-Unit Residential Conversion, any parcel that lacks adequate water
and sewer service to serve the additional units.
(b) An Affordable Multi-Family Dwelling may be located anywhere a multi-family dwelling is
permitted.
15-57.040 Development Standards.
Development pursuant to this Article shall comply with the following development standards and
all applicable objective standards of the City Code including without limitation Article 15-59,
Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards,except as otherwise expressly provided for in this
section or in Article 15-56, Accessory Dwelling Units. A project proposed as part of a Two-Unit
Residential Development, Three-Unit Residential Conversion, or on a lot created by an Urban Lot
Split, which does not meet the requirements of this Article may seek discretionary approval
pursuant to the applicable provisions of the City Code.
(a)Number and sSize of units.Dwelling units shall count toward the total maximum allowable
floor area set by applicable zoning regulations.
(1) The maximum allowable floor area, as defined in City Code section 15-06.280, for the two
lots created by an Urban Lot Split shall be the allowable floor area for the original lot prior
to the Urban Lot Split. Each lot shall have a maximum allowable floor area that is the larger
of (i) the result of multiplying the allowable floor area for the original lot prior to the Urban
Lot Split by the ratio of the area of the newly-created lot to the area of the original lot or
(ii) eight hundred square feet per dwelling unit, whichever is greater. Where an existing
structure uses more than the floor area that would be allocated to its lot under method (i),
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the other lot shall have an allowable floor area equal to the greater of (A) the difference
between the maximum for the two lots and the actual floor area already used, or (B) eight
hundred square feet per dwelling unit. When a lot is limited to eight hundred square feet
per dwelling unit pursuant to this section, no dwelling unit shall be greater than eight
hundred square feet of floor area.
(2) The maximum allowable site coverage, as defined in Saratoga Municipal Code section 15-
06.620(f), for each lot created by an Urban Lot Split shall be the larger of (i) the result of
multiplying the allowable site coverage for the original lot prior to the Urban Lot Split by
the ratio of the area of the newly-created lot to the area of the original lot or (ii) the area
required to construct two dwelling units of eight hundred square feet floor area each.
(3) If application of the development standards of the City Code or this Article to a Two-Unit
Residential Development or Three-Unit Residential Conversion would preclude
construction of dwellings with a combined floor area equal to the floor area allowed for a
dwelling by the underlying zoning district by City Code section 15-12.085, then the
development may exceed the maximum site coverage allowed for the underlying zoning
district in City Code section 15-12.080 and 15-13.080. Such exceedance shall be limited
to the minimum site coverage required to construct dwellings with the allowed floor area.
For purposes of this paragraph the "site" for the purpose of calculating site coverage shall
be the lot on which the Two-Unit Residential Development is to be constructed or as
depicted in a site plan, including one of the lots resulting from an Urban Lot Split.
(4) A dwelling unit constructed as a part of Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-Unit
Residential Conversion, or Urban Lot Split located partially or entirely within the side or
rear setback area set out in the City Code shall have a maximum floor area of one thousand
square feet.
(b)Accessory Dwelling Units.For purposes of City Code Section 15-56.020, a Two-Unit
Residential Development or a Three-Unit Residential Conversion shall be considered "an
existing or concurrently approved single-family dwelling unit."
(c)Maximum Height.No dwelling unit constructed pursuant to this Article as part of a Two-
Unit Residential Development or on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split shall exceed one
story two stories and a height of eighteen twenty-six feet, except as otherwise expressly
provided for in this section. No dwelling unit constructed pursuant to this Article as part of
a Three-Unit Residential Conversion shall exceed the height of the original structure
subject to the conversion.
A proposed dwelling unit subject to this subsection (c) which is located within either the required
side or rear setback area as set by the underlying zoning district shall not exceed a height of sixteen
feet.
(d)Setbacks. No dwelling unit constructed pursuant to this Article as part of a Two-Unit
Residential Development or on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split shall have an interior side
or rear setback of less than four feet. Notwithstanding, no setback shall be required for an
existing structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions
as an existing structure. A Three-Unit Residential Conversion shall be subject to the setback
requirements of the underlying zoning district. Attached covered patios constructed as part of
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a Two-Unit Residential Unit shall comply with the applicable setback requirements of the
underlying zoning district.
(e)Accessory Uses and Structures. All accessory uses and structures shall comply with the
development regulations contained in Chapter 15 of the City Code.
(f) Decks. Roof decks are not permitted on any dwelling unit constructed pursuant to this Article
as part of a Two-Unit Residential Development or Three-Unit Residential Conversion.
(g)(f)Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mechanical equipment and generators. No
HVAC mechanical equipment or generators, other than equipment associated with assessor
dwelling units, shall be allowed in any required front, side, or rear setback area of the underlying
zoning district. HVAC mechanical equipment and generators shall comply with the development
regulations contained in 15-80.030(l).
(h)(g) Off-Street Parking. One off-street parking space within an enclosed garage shall be required
per unit in Two-Unit Residential Developments, Urban Lots Splits, or Three-Unit Conversion,
with the exception that for Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lots Splits, no off-
street parking shall be required if any of the following apply:
(1) The parcel is located within one-half mile walking distances or of either a high-quality transit
corridor, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155(b) of the, or a major transit stop,
as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21064.3.
(2) There is a designated parking area for one or more car share vehicles within one block of the
parcel.
(i)(h)Rental. No dwelling unit constructed as a part of Two-Unit Residential Development, Three-
Unit Residential Conversion or Urban Lot Split shall be rented for a period of less than thirty days.
(j)(i)Septic System. For any Two-Unit Residential Development or Three-Unit Residential
Conversion that will be connected to an onsite septic system, the applicant must provide a
percolation test showing compliance with applicable public health and safety standards and
completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last
ten years.
(k)(j)Adjacent or Connected Units. Proposed adjacent or connected dwelling units shall meet all
applicable building code standards and be designed sufficient to allow separate conveyance. An
Urban Lot Split may separate an existing accessory unit from its primary unit only if each unit
meets all building code and other applicable requirements.
(l)(k)Dedications. As to an Urban Lot Split, no provision of the City Code shall apply that requires
dedication of right-of-way or the construction of offsite improvements for the lots being created,
although easements may be required for the provision of public services and facilities to the
resulting lots.
(m)(l)Adverse Impacts. An application under this Article may be denied if the Chief Building
Official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of evidence, that the proposed
housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in
Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health and safety or the physical
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environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the
specific, adverse impact.
15-57.050 Urban Lot Splits.
A parcel map for an Urban Lot Split shall be allowed subject to ministerial review if the parcel
map for the lot split meets all of the requirements in this section.
(a)Parcel Map.A parcel map for an Urban Lot Split shall be allowed with ministerial approval
if the parcel map for the lot split meets all of the following requirements:
(1) The parcel is located within a Single-Family Residential Zoning District.
(2) The parcel map subdivides an existing parcel to create no more than two new parcels of
approximately equal lot area provided that one parcel shall not be smaller than forty percent
of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision.
(3) Both newly created lots are no smaller than one thousand two hundred square feet.
(4) Each lot resulting from the Urban Lot Split adjoins the public right-of-way via a twenty foot
street frontage or have access to the public right-of-way via a recorded twenty foot wide
access easement benefiting the lot; if necessary to allow one lot resulting from an Urban Lot
Split to meet this requirement, the other lot shall provide such an access agreement.
(5) Urban Lot Splits dividing a parcel with an existing street frontage of less than eighty feet
provides only a single driveway curb cut providing access to both lots created by an Urban
Lot Split, via a twenty foot wide access easement as needed.
(6) The Urban Lot Split does not result in a new lot with a width that is less than fifty percent of
the width of the original parcel. For purposes of this Article "width" means "site width" as
defined in City Code Section 15-06.620(d).
(7) The parcel has not been established through prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split as provided
for in this Article and Government Code section 66411.7.
(8) The parcel is not located within a historic district or property included on the State Historic
Resources Inventory, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or within a site
that is designated or listed as a city or county landmark or historic property or districts
pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
(9) Neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the
owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an Urban Lot Split.
(10) The Urban Lot Split conforms to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map
Act [Division 2 (commencing with Government Code Section 664100 66410)] and the City
Code, except as otherwise expressly provided for in this section.
(11) The landowner provides all easements required for the provision of public services and
facilities to the resulting lots.
(b)Number of Units.Section 15-57.040(b) notwithstanding, no more than four dwelling units
shall be allowed on any parcel created by the use of an Urban Lot Split or any parcel that is the
site of a Three-Unit Residential Conversion. For purposes of this provision, "unit" means any
dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a unit or units created pursuant to Government
Code Section 65852.21, a primary dwelling, an accessory dwelling unit as defined in
Government Code Section 6631365852.2, or a junior accessory dwelling unit as defined in
Government Code Section 6631365852.22.
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(c)Development Standards.Residential uses are the only allowed uses of a lot created by an
Urban Lot Split. Development standards for residential development on each new lot resulting
from an Urban Lot Split shall conform to section 15-57.040 of this Article.Development
standards shall be applied to each new building individually. If application of the development
standards of the City Code, including this Article, to an Urban Lot Split would have the effect
of physically precluding the construction of two units on either of the resulting lots or that
would result in a unit size of less than eight hundred square feet, the lots shall conform as
closely as possible to those standards while allowing the construction of two dwelling units of
eight hundred square feet floor area on each lot. Sections 15-57.050(a)(2) and (3) are not
subject to this exception.
(d)Accessory Dwelling Units.Notwithstanding Government Code Section 66316 through
66339, inclusive 65852.2 or 65852.22, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units shall not be permitted on any lot resulting from an Urban Lot Split on which a
Two-Unit Residential Development has been approved under this Article.
(e)Nonconforming Zoning Conditions.Correction of nonconforming zoning conditions shall
not be required as a condition for ministerial approval of a parcel map application for the
creation of an Urban Lot Split.
(f)Residency Requirement.An applicant for an Urban Lot Split shall sign an affidavit stating
that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units on the resulting lots as their
principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the Urban
Lot Split. In the event that the applicant cannot sign such affidavit because the land to be
subject to the Urban Lot Split is vacant or they occupy a unit on the land but intend to demolish
that unit within three years, the applicant will qualify for ministerial approval as set out in this
article by signing an alternative affidavit. The alternative affidavit shall state the reason for
using this alternative affidavit and that the applicant (i) intends to initiate approval of at least
one housing unit on the property within three years from the date of approval of the Urban Lot
Split and (ii) intends to occupy one of the units so constructed as their principal residence for
a minimum of three years from the issuance of the last Certificate of Occupancy for the
residence to be occupied and any dwelling units for which the applicant simultaneously
applies. No affidavit requirement shall apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust,"
as defined in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii), or is a "qualified
nonprofit corporation" as described in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15.
15-57.060 - Tree Protection.
The applicant for any project subject to this Article that would remove, damage, prune, or encroach
upon a protected tree as defined in City Code section 15-50.050 shall:
(a) Provide an Arborist Report and Tree Preservation plan as described in City Code sections 15-
50.130 and 140 as part of the application materials.
(b) Before issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy for any dwelling unit, plant new trees equal
to the value of removed trees in accordance with the ISA Tree Valuation Formula contained in
the April 2000 ISA Guide for Plant Appraisal.
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10. Adoption of new Article 15-59: Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards
Article 15-59 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS
15-59.010 Purposes and Applicability.
The purpose of these design standards is to guide the design of Single-Family Dwellings, Two-
Unit Residential Developments, and Three-Unit Residential Conversions and to support the
implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan. The goal is to establish objective
standards that will provide consistent guidance for future development of single-family
dwellings, Two-Unit Residential Development, and Three-Unit Residential Conversions, and
implement the Housing Element in a consistent manner throughout the City. It is further the
goal of these standards to ensure that new residential development is designed to be
compatible with adjacent residential development.
15-59.020 Development Standards.
Development standards for Single-Family Dwellings, Two-Unit Residential Developments,
and Three-Unit Residential Conversions are determined by the base zoning district and
Article 15-57, Ministerial Consideration of Qualifying Projects.
15-59.030 Design Standards – Building Massing and Scale.
(a) Street-facing façade massing and scale.
(1) Street-facing second story facades must be either:
(i) Stepped-back a minimum five feet from the ground floor façade directly below for a
minimum 40 percent of the façade width; or
(ii) Embedded within a sloped roof form that meets the first story eave.
Figure 15-59.030-1: Second Story Street-facing Facades
(2) Overhanging second stories are not permitted.
(3) Second story plate height may not exceed twice that of the ground floor plate height.
(4) Where a continuous eave line exists along a block face:
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(i) New development must conform by establishing a continuous eave line within ten inches
of the average eave height along the block face.
(ii) Additions and remodels must preserve any existing eave that conforms to the block face’s
continuous eave line.
Figure 15-59.030-2: Continuity of Eaves Line
(b) Interior side and rear facade massing and scale.
(1) Two-story interior side facades facing an R-1 district and two-story rear facades of
corner lots facing an R-1 district must incorporate a minimum of two vertical planes.
Each plane must be at least 80 square feet in surface area and must be offset a minimum
of four feet from any adjacent plane.
(2) Two-story rear facades of interior lots facing an R-1 district may be a maximum 60 feet
in length without a full-height vertical change in plane at least eight feet in depth.
(c) Roof form.
(1) Roof forms shall be limited to:
(i) Gables, (with or without dormers),
(ii) Hip roof,
(iii)Shed roof, or
(iv) Flat roof.
(2) Dormers which are decorative only (“false” dormers) are not permitted. Where dormers
are used, each dormer must be a minimum 8 feet in width.
(3) Where sloped roof forms are used, all portions of the roof that are visible from the public
right-of-way must be sloped.
(i) Sloped roof forms that are flat at the top are not permitted.
(ii) Structures with sloped roof forms visible from the public right-of-way and a flat roof
form behind that is not visible from the public right-of-way are permitted.
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(4) To ensure that primary roof forms, secondary roof forms, and additions are compatible
in form and slope, a maximum of three roof forms may be visible from the public right-
of-way on any one structure.
(5) Where a façade incorporates a secondary volume such as a bank of bow windows or other
projection, the roof form above the projection must reflect the change in building volume
below. Large roofs forms that are independent of the volumes below are not permitted
(see Figure 15-59.030-3: Roof Forms).
Figure 15-59.030-3: Roof Forms
(d) Residential privacy.
(1) Upper-story balconies, roof decks, and other habitable outdoor space must maintain a
minimum five feet clear from the minimum setback line abutting an R-1 district and must
include an opaque wall at least four feet in height as measured from the floor of the
outdoor open space.
(2) Upper-story floor-to-ceiling windows or doors are not allowed on facades within five feet
of the minimum setback line abutting an R-1 district.
(3) All windows on the second story or above and within 15 feet of an interior or rear second
story setback line must employ one of the following methods:
(i)Be angled a minimum of thirty degrees as measured from a line outside the window
that is parallel to the adjacent side setback line; or
(ii) Have a minimum sill height of forty-two inches from finished floor; or
(iii) Use permanently translucent or frosted glazing.
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Figure 15-59.030-4: Residential Privacy
(4) Where a second story is located within 15 feet of an interior or rear property line, a six
foot fence or hedge that can grow to a height of six feet within a two-year period from the
date of certificate of occupancy is required along the property line opposite from any
fenestration and opposite the wall segments four feet on either side of the fenestration.
(5) Where ground-floor full-height windows or transparent doors face an interior side or
rear property line abutting an R-1 district at any distance from a property line, a six-foot
fence or a hedge that can grow to a height of six feet within a two-year period from the
date of certificate of occupancy is required along the property line that the ground-floor
full-height windows or transparent doors face. The fence or hedge must run for at least
the width of the windows/doors plus an additional four feet on either side.
15-59.040 Design Standards – Building Design.
(a) Building orientation and entrance design.
(1) For single-family dwellings, the principal entrance must be located on the street-facing
façade and must incorporate a projection, recess, or combination of projection and recess
at least 40 square feet in area, with a minimum depth of five feet.
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Figure 15-59.040-1: Entry Protection
(2) For Two-Unit Residential Developments and Three-Unit Residential Conversions:
(i) At least one principal entrance to a primary dwelling unit must be located on the street-
facing façade and must incorporate a projection, recess, or combination of projection
and recess at least 40 square feet in area, with a minimum depth of five feet. The covered
area may support one entrance, two entrances, or a shared entrance.
(ii) Side or rear-facing principal entrances to primary dwelling units shall incorporate a
projection, recess, or combination of projection and recess at least 20 square feet in area,
with a minimum depth of five feet.
(3) Where a façade incorporates a projecting entry feature:
(i) The horizontal width of the entry feature may not exceed 25 percent of the façade width.
(ii) Eaves of a roofed projection may not exceed the eave height of the first story eaves.
Figure 15-59.040-2: Entrance Features
(4) Alternative designs that create a welcoming entry feature facing the street may be
approved by the Director pursuant to Article 15-45.065(a)(10).
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(b) Window placement and design.
(1) Passive cooling. On south-facing facades and facades within 15 degrees of south-facing,
overhangs and eaves must be incorporated into roof and façade design to block direct
sunlight in the summer months.
(2) Required windows. All habitable rooms require at least six square feet of window
surface. Rooms not considered habitable include bathrooms, closets, hallways, storage
areas, and utility rooms.
(3) Window shape. Windows may be square, rectangular, or arched. Where clerestory
windows are incorporated into a façade design, windows may be irregular in shape to
follow the contours of the roofline.
(4) Window recess or trim. Trim at least two inches in width and ¾-inch in depth must be
provided around all windows, or windows must be recessed at least 2.5 inches from the
plane of the surrounding exterior wall.
(5) Figure 15-59.040-3: Window Design
(6) Window materials. Foam window trim is not permitted on street-facing windows.
(7) Glazing. Reflective glazing is prohibited.
(8) Shutters. Shutters width may be a maximum 50 percent of the width of the window.
Figure 15-59.040-4: Shutter Width
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(c) Blank Walls. No wall on any level, except for garages, may run in a continuous plane of
more than 20 feet without a window or a projection, offset, or recess of the building wall
at least four feet in depth.
(d) Garage design.
(1) The total width of garage doors on front-facing garages may not exceed 50 percent of the
width of the façade.
(2) The plate height of an attached single-story garage may not exceed the first floor plate
height of the rest of the structure.
(3) Building materials and colors of garages (attached or detached) must be consistent with
that of the rest of the structure.
(4) Garage doors must be recessed a minimum of four inches from the face of the garage.
(5) Garage doors must be articulated with windows, paneling, recesses, or other details that
provide visual relief.
Figure 15-59.040-5: Garage Door Articulation
(6) Three-car garages. A garage with three or more doors, or garages designed to
accommodate three or more non-tandem parked cars, must be designed such that the
entrance to one of the three parking spaces is set back from the other two by a minimum
of two feet.
(e) Building materials and colors.
(1) Building materials. Building elevations must incorporate at least two distinct non-
reflective materials and textures: a primary material that comprises 50 percent or more
of the façade excluding transparent surfaces and a secondary material that comprises no
more than 30 percent of the façade excluding transparent surfaces. Accent materials may
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be used on trim and architectural details, comprising no more than 10 percent of the
façade excluding transparent surfaces.
(2) Material change. When there is a change in exterior building material, the material
change must occur at the inside corner of a building form, or a minimum of two feet
beyond an outside corner.
(3) Material durability/protection.
(i) Exterior finish materials shall have an expected lifespan of no less than 30 years per
manufacturer’s specifications.
(ii) Exterior timber shall be protected from decay by stain and sealant.
(iii) Exterior ferrous metals shall be protected from corrosion either by the use of galvanized,
stainless, or weathering steel.
(4) Prohibited materials. The following are prohibited as building cladding materials:
(i) Synthetic stucco.
(ii) Ribbed metal.
(iii) Mirrored metal finishes.
(iv) Vinyl.
(v) Aluminum.
(5)Building colors. A maximum of four colors shall be applied to the building façade.
(6)Roof materials. Roof materials and colors are limited to the following.
(i) Composition shingle.
(ii) Spanish barrel tile, regularly or irregularly laid, and brown or brown/red in color.
(iii) Standing seam metal.
(iv) Concrete roof tiles; or
(v) Cool roof membrane.
(vi) Alternative roof materials that are similar to the above in form and color may be
approved by the Director pursuant to Article 15-45.065(a)(10).
(f) “360-degree design” requirements. All buildings must be designed with “360-degree
design” where each exterior wall is designed equivalent to the primary facade in the
extent of building articulation, level of detail, quality of exterior materials, and consistent
with the color scheme of the primary facade. Details include but are not limited to
window and door trim, window and door recesses, cornices, brackets, columns/arches,
and roof forms.
(g) Additions and remodels. Notwithstanding the design standards of this Article, the
following elements of additions to and remodels of existing buildings must be consistent
with the design of the existing building:
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(1) Plate heights. On each story, the plate height of the addition must be the same as that of
the existing adjacent space.
(2) Roof forms. Roof forms of additions must extend and be consistent with the existing
structure’s roof in terms of slope and form.
Figure 15-59.040-6: Roof Forms of Additions
(3) Materials and colors. The same building material and colors must be used on an addition.
If the same materials and colors are not attainable, alternate materials may be used
provided the resulting design complies with the standards of Section 15-59-040(e),
Building materials and colors.
15-59.050 Design Standards – Site Design.
(a) Fencing and screening.
(1) Fence design. Where fences or gates incorporate decorative pilasters or posts, the post or
post cap design must incorporate a building material or color that is consistent with that
of the primary structure.
(2) Prohibited materials: Chain link fences are prohibited in the front or street-side setback.
(3) Visibility of solar panels. Rooftop solar panels shall have a low-profile, flush-mounted
design, with a maximum of 6-inch gap between the solar panel and the roof material. If
solar panels are mounted on a flat roof and are tilted or angled to maximize solar energy
production, building parapets or other architectural elements shall provide screening
from view from the right-of-way. Screening shall be architecturally continuous with the
building in color, material, and trim cap detail.
(4) Visibility of building-mounted utilities. Electrical panels, EV charging panels, and other
building-mounted utilities may not be located on the front façade and must be screened
from visibility from the public right-of-way.
(5) Visibility of ground-mounted utilities. Ground-mounted mechanical or electrical
equipment shall be screened using plant materials, fencing, or walls from public right-of-
way. Conduits shall not be exposed on exterior walls and shall be embedded either in
walls or landscaping.
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(b) Paving. In addition to the standards of Section 15-12.095, Landscaping, the following site
design standards are required of Single-Family Dwellings, Two-Unit Developments, and
Three-Unit Residential Conversions:
(1) A continuous paved walkway at least four feet in width is required between the sidewalk
or other public right-of-way and all primary entrances, whether shared or individual, to
all dwelling units on-site.
(2) Where paving is at least 35 percent open, allowing grass or moss to grow through, 50
percent of the surface area counts toward the maximum amount of paving allowed in the
required front setback per Article 15-12.095.
(3) Permeable paving is not permitted in areas that are:
(i) Greater than a 2 percent slope.
(ii) Seasonally wet (e.g., creek beds); or
(iii) Adjacent to a building foundation unless measures are taken to prevent infiltration
under the structure (e.g., a waterproof membrane is installed to protect the foundation).
(c) Landscaping and Low-Impact Design.
(1) Landscaping plans must comply with Article 15-47, Water Efficient Landscaping, to
meet local priorities for native and drought tolerant landscaping,
(2) Landscaping plans must comply with Article 15-50, Tree Regulations, to meet local
priorities for protection of existing tree canopy.
(3) Site design must be consistent with the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program C.3 Stormwater Handbook strategies for on-site retention and
infiltration.
(4) In the Wildland Urban Interface, a five-foot-wide nonflammable buffer is required
around the perimeter of all structures.
(5) Sites must be graded such that runoff from driveways, walkways, roofs, and patios is
directed onto vegetated areas.
(6) Compacted soils are limited to a maximum of 20 percent of the on-site landscaped area.
(7) Landscape design.
(i) For each 50 linear feet of street-facing lot frontage, a minimum of one tree that reaches a
mature height of 35 feet at maturity, or 25 feet in areas with overhead utility lines, is
required.
(ii) Where trees are planted in a yard abutting a façade that is within 15 degrees of south-
facing, the trees must be deciduous and provide a canopy at least 15 feet in diameter at
maturity.
(iii) Landscaped areas in the front and street-side yards must include at least four varieties
of live trees, shrubs, or other plant materials. Landscaping installed alongside fences,
climbing vines on fences, and varieties planted in permanent planter boxes count toward
this minimum.
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(iv) At least eight percent of the front and street-side yard must be planted with a species
that is at least three feet in height at maturity.
11. Amendments to Article 15-65 - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
[Section 15-65.010; no changes]
15-65.020 Definitions.
The following definitions apply throughout this Article, unless the context or the provision clearly
requires otherwise:
(a)Maintenance means routine, recurring, and usual activities for the preservation, protection,
and keeping of a structure for its intended purposes in a safe and continually usable condition
for which it was designed. Repainting or reroofing (in kind) of a structure is an example of
maintenance.
(b)Demolition means either of the following:
(1) Removal or covering of more than fifty percent of the exterior walls of an existing structure so
the walls no longer function as exterior walls and removal of more than fifty percent of the
existing roof structure and exterior roof sheathing; or
(2) Removal or covering of more than fifty percent of the exterior walls of an existing structure so
the walls no longer function as exterior walls and removal of more than fifty percent of interior
walls.
The exclusive removal of interior walls without any modification or removal of exterior walls
or any modification or removal of the existing roof structure and exterior sheathing is not
considered a demolition.
(c)Repair or alteration means any work (after December 2, 2015) that does not constitute a
demolition of the structure as defined by this Code.
(d)Nonconforming structure means a structure lawfully existing on the effective date of a
change in a development standard established by this Code and continuing since that date in
nonconformance to the development standard. The use of this term in this Article shall refer
only to a legal nonconforming structure.
(1) A structure that was not originally constructed in conformance with regulations applicable at
the time is not a legal structure.
(2) A structure that solely lacks the required number of off-street parking facilities, but otherwise
conforms to City code is not considered nonconforming.
(3) A structure that received design review approval prior to April 5, 2025 is not considered
a non-conforming structure based on non-compliance with Article 15-59, Single-Family
Dwelling Design Standards.
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(e)Nonconforming use means a use lawfully existing on the effective date of a change in a use
restriction and continuing since that date in nonconformance to the use restriction. Site and
structural dimensions are not considered use restrictions and are instead development standards
applicable to structures. The following pre-existing uses shall constitute a nonconforming use
subject to the provisions of this Article unless a conditional use permit is subsequently granted
for such use:
(1) A use established prior to any City regulation requiring a conditional use permit for such use,
but which by virtue of later-adopted City regulation(s) becomes a use allowed only upon the
granting of a conditional use permit; and
(2) A use being conducted under a valid conditional use permit, but which by virtue of later-
adopted City regulation(s) becomes a use no longer allowed to continue.
The use of this term in this Article shall refer only to a legal nonconforming use. A use that was
not originally commenced in conformance with regulations applicable at the time is not a legal
use.
(f)Reconstruction means either of the following:
(1) Any construction work that results from a demolition as defined by this Code or modification
of the footprint of a structure by more than fifty percent; or
(2) Moving a nonconforming structure or a structure being used for a nonconforming use to any
other location on the parcel or adjoining parcels (whether the structure movement is in whole
or in part).
Repair or alteration work which does not include any proposed exterior changes to a
nonconforming structure is not considered reconstruction or expansion.
(g)Statement of acknowledgment of legal nonconforming status means a document in form
and content approved by the Community Development Director and recorded in the office of
the County Recorder documenting the extent to which a use or structure on the subject property
is nonconforming, but legal pursuant to the terms of this Article.
(h)Work means any work, whether structural or nonstructural, that is done to a structure including
repair, alteration and reconstruction, but excluding maintenance and the replacement of the
interior or exterior wall coverings, fixtures, or windows or doors (without altering their
respective openings).
12. Amendments to Article 15-80 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
[Sections 15-80.010 – 15-80.140, no changes]
15-80.150 Lot Consolidation
(a)Purpose and applicability. Incentives are intended to encourage the consolidation of lots
thirty thousand square feet or smaller into larger development sites to achieve the scale and
quality of development envisioned for the subject zoning districts. Incentives apply to
consolidation of lots as part of an application for mixed-use or multi-family development
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in the M-U, P-A, C-N, C-V, and C-H zones, provided at least one of the consolidated lots
is less than one-half acre and that the resulting development site is larger than one-half
acre. Lot consolidation shall be processed pursuant to Article 14-65, Merger of Parcels.
(b)Incentives. Incentives for lot consolidation in the M-U, P-A, C-N, C-V, and C-H zones
are as follows:
Number of lots
consolidated
Incentive Options 1
Two or three lots combined into one • 10% more units allowed above the base density;
or
• 20% reduction in required parking
Four or more lots combined into one • 15% more units allowed above the base density;
or
• 20% reduction in required parking
1. Incentives are in addition to any concessions or waivers granted through State Density Bonus Law.
(c)Consolidation agreements.The City Council is authorized, in its discretion, to approve by
resolution agreements with project applicants providing different incentives on a case-by-
case basis, such as increased building height, vacation of alleys, reductions in processing fees,
in-lieu fees, or utility connection fees.
[Section 15-80.160; no changes]
15-80.165 Creek protection setbacks.
(a) Purpose, application. Where a protected creek passes through or along a building site or
is otherwise located on the site, and in order to provide for the future protection of creeks,
including creek banks and riparian habitat, a creek protection easement shall be required
as set out in City Code section 14-25.065, and building setbacks for any new construction
shall be measured from the top of the creek bank(s) away from the water course on the
site rather than from the property lines of the site. The required setback shall be the
minimum setback prescribed for the applicable zoning district.
(b) Existing structures. Any existing structure, which encroaches into the creek protection
setbacks, shall be considered nonconforming, and shall be regulated by Article 15-65,
Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Any new addition to an existing structure shall
comply with the creek protection setback requirements.
(c) Accessory structures. Accessory structure may be permitted within a creek protection
setbacks subject to compliance with the special rules as set forth in Section 15-80.030 of
this Chapter.
(d) Location of top of creek bank. The site plans for the proposed new construction shall
show the location of the top of the protected creek bank. "Creek bank" means the sides
of a watercourse, the top of which shall be the topographic line roughly parallel to stream
centerline where the side slopes intersect the plane of ground traversed by the
watercourse. Where creek banks do not distinguishably end, the City or Santa Clara
Valley Water District shall determine the top of such banks.
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*** End of Amendments ***
1879441.3
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Members of the Saratoga City Council
From: Britt Avrit, City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 5, 2025
Subject: Written Communications, Item 1.4
_______________________________________________________________________________
Following publication of the agenda packet for the March 5, 2025, City Council Meeting, Written
Communications for Item 1.4 were submitted. The communications are attached to this memo.
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From:Jason Sanders
To:Britt Avrit
Cc:Belal Aftab; Chuck Page; Kookie Fitzsimmons; Tina Walia; Yan Zhao
Subject:Comments on the Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15; Agenda Item 1.4 for March 5, 2025 City Council
Meeting
Date:Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:01:51 PM
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Re: Comments on the Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15;
Agenda Item 1.4 for March 5, 2025 City Council Meeting
Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
On behalf of our client, Citizens for Responsible and Equitable Development (“CRED”),
we submit this letter providing comments and recommendations on the proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 15 of the Saratoga City Municipal Code (hereinafter “Proposed Ordinance”).
CRED is a non-profit organization which seeks to ensure balanced growth that supports housing for
all income levels, while working to ensure new developments comport with the surrounding
neighborhood and to preserve local culture, community, and environment. CRED is for affordable
housing, not against it. CRED’s mission is to ensure the responsible and equitable implementation
of state housing legislation affecting the local community of Saratoga, and to encourage active
enforcement of local requirements and regulations regarding development, with the goal of
protecting wildlife and the environment, and maximizing safety from fire and other risks.
The Proposed Ordinance, as drafted, raises significant concerns, specifically with respect to
violations of due process rights of neighboring landowners and the failure to comply with the
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).1 Furthermore, we would like to address some errors
and omissions in the staff findings and the February 19, 2025 Staff Report on the Proposed
Ordinance (hereinafter “Staff Report”), which we address below. While CRED respects the City’s
attempts to promote consistency and more certainty in project approvals, towards the goal of
complying with its Housing Element and state law, those actions cannot supersede CEQA and
constitutional requirements.
I. If Enacted, the Proposed Ordinance Would Violate Due Process Rights of
Neighboring Landowners and Thwart Necessary Public Participation in the
Land Use Planning Process
The California Constitution guarantees procedural due process protections, including the
right to notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard before governmental actions that affect
property interests. The due process clause of the California Constitution guarantees individuals and
communities fair notice and an opportunity to be heard in governmental proceedings affecting their
rights. Land use decisions that “substantially affect the property rights of owners of adjoining parcels
may constitute deprivations of property for purposes of procedural due process” (Las Lomas Land
Co., LLC v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 837, 853), and those landowners are entitled to
notice and an opportunity to be heard before a project’s approval (Horn v. County of Ventura (1979)
24 Cal.3d 605, 616.)
The Proposed Ordinance provides for an amendment that would create new ministerial
review of certain projects. The Proposed Ordinance improperly designates certain projects as
ministerial rather than discretionary, thereby eliminating procedural safeguards for affected property
owners. (See Section 15.45-066.) The Proposed Ordinance does not allow any opportunity for the
city to consider undesirable effects on neighbors through public comment, even on the issue of
whether the project would have an unavoidable adverse impact upon public health or safety. (Selinger
v City Council (1989) 216 Cal.App.3d 259, 271.) The Proposed Ordinance strips affected landowners
of the ability to appeal development projects that could negatively impact their properties, despite
the fact that increased density, height, and lot consolidation will affect privacy, views, and
neighborhood character. (See Section 15.45-066.) The lot consolidation provisions permit the
aggregation of smaller lots into larger high-density developments without requiring public hearings,
depriving neighboring property owners of their due process rights.
Even more concerning, the current version of the Proposed Ordinance deletes a provision
in a previous iteration of the ordinance that would have provided property owners within a 500-foot
radius of the project with Notice of an Application being received. The Council, at its February 19,
2025 meeting, apparently proposed the removal of this notice requirement out of fear of reprisal
from California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) which some
members believed might view the noticing provision as an “impediment” to housing development.
The Staff Report implies that implementing “objective standards” eliminates the need for
discretionary review. However, due process rights cannot be overridden by state regulatory agency
mandates or local administrative expediency. (See Horn, supra, 24 Cal.3d 605.) It is patently unfair
and fundamentally undemocratic to upend existing neighborhoods and cause adverse environmental
1 Pub. Resources Code, § 21000, et seq.
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and economic impacts without affording constitutional due process to those locally affected. As
such, we urge the City Council to send the Proposed Ordinance back to planning staff to propose a
revised ordinance that provides objective standards while maintaining public engagement and
governmental transparency in the land use planning and decision-making process.
II. The City Must Conduct CEQA Review of the Proposed Ordinance
An environmental impact report (EIR), the heart of CEQA, is required whenever a public
agency proposes to undertake or approve a project that may have a significant effect on the
environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, [hereinafter “Guidelines”] § 15003, subd. (a).) Its purpose is
to provide public agencies and the general public with detailed information about the proposed
project's likely environmental impacts; to list ways those effects might be minimized; and to identify
alternatives to the project as proposed. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21061.) The EIR protects both the
built and unbuilt environment and helps ensure enlightened public debate by informing the public
and its responsible officials of the environmental consequences of their decisions before they are
made.
A CEQA “project” is “an activity which may cause either a direct physical change in the
environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” and refers to
“the whole of an action[.]” (Banning Ranch Conservancy v. City of Newport Beach (2012) 211 Cal.App.4th
1209, 1220.) The amendment of a zoning ordinance is a discretionary “project” subject to CEQA.
(City of Carmel-by-the-Sea v. Board of Supervisors (1986) 183 Cal. App. 3d 229, 242, citing Rosenthal v.
Board of Supervisors (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 815, 824 and 60 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 335-336 (1977); Union of
Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. v. City of San Diego (2019) 7 Cal.5th 1171, 1195-2001.) Enacting an
amendment to a zoning ordinance which may have secondary effects to the environment (such as
does the Proposed Ordinance,) requires an EIR. (See, e.g., Guidelines section 15146, subdivision (b)
[ “[an] EIR on a project such as the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive zoning ordinance .
. . should focus on the secondary effects that can be expected to follow from the adoption…”].)
Instead of preparing an EIR for the ordinance, city planning staff submitted a proposed
finding in the Proposed Ordinance which implies that the Housing Element EIR covers all impacts
flowing from the proposed code amendments. (Attachment A - Ordinance Amending Chapter 15
(Zoning Regulations), at p. 2.) This implication is incorrect. Nowhere in the Housing Element EIR’s
project description (FEIR, at pp. I-3 to I-4) is mention of an ordinance designating projects as
exempt from CEQA. A lead agency under CEQA must provide a basis for its CEQA findings,
especially if the agency is to rely on a prior EIR (Guidelines §15164(e) [explanation must be
supported by substantial evidence]), yet neither the ordinance findings nor the Staff Report provide a
basis for relying on the Housing Element EIR to exempt the Proposed Ordinance from CEQA
review. The Proposed Ordinance would cause adverse environmental effects that were never
analyzed in the Housing Element EIR. Thus, impacts related to deeming projects ministerial have
not been, and must be, analyzed in an EIR. (Pub. Resources Code § 21166;2 CEQA Guidelines §
2 We note that section 21166 was mainly intended to apply where there have been changes in a
project on which an EIR was prepared previously. Here, although the Ordinance findings point to
an EIR on the Housing Element, the “project” at issue in that EIR is not the same as the “project”
here. (Save Our Neighborhood v. Lishman, supra, 140 Cal. App. 4th 1288, 1289 [the court held the
current project was no more a modified version of the earlier project than the earlier project was a
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15162; Pub. Resources Code, § 21061; see also Save Our Neighborhood v. Lishman (2006) 140
Cal.App.4th 1288.)
Generally, CEQA mandates environmental review for projects unless they qualify for a clear
exemption, and categorical exemptions may be provided only for “classes of projects which have
been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment” (Pub. Resources Code §
21084(a).) Proposed Ordinance Section 15-45.066 applies a form of categorical exemption to certain
projects as “ministerial”. In deeming projects “ministerial,”3 the Proposed Ordinance purports to
exempt such projects from CEQA review, without proper justification or environmental review of
the consequences of doing so. Importantly, ministerial projects are not subject to CEQA and no
CEQA environmental review documents, which provide public notice and government
accountability, would be required as part of a ministerial permit process for a particular project.
Thus, any ordinance amending the Code to establish such a ministerial permit process must undergo
applicable CEQA review. “If the ordinance or resolution is discretionary in nature, is not
categorically exempt, and may have a significant effect on the environment, an environmental impact
report must be prepared before approval.” (60 Ops. Cal. Atty. Gen. 335, 335.)
Moreover, not requiring an EIR for the Proposed Ordinance means that the City fails to
analyze impacts arising from increased density and lot consolidation, and related cumulative impacts,
as those were not addressed in the Housing Element EIR. This violates CEQA’s fundamental
purpose of evaluating and mitigating environmental effects before carrying out a project. The Staff
Report fails to analyze the potential negative impacts of lot consolidation and density increases on
infrastructure and neighborhood character. The report assumes that lot consolidation will promote
more efficient development (February 19, 2025 Staff Report, pp. 1-2) but does not consider its
effects on infrastructure, schools, traffic, water, and sewer capacity. CEQA requires a full analysis of
these impacts before approving policies that increase development intensity. The removal of public
hearings for lot consolidation deprives affected residents of input on major neighborhood changes.
In addition, the Proposed Ordinance deletes portions of the city’s code that are directed at
environmental impacts, including deleting references to impacts of a project on solar energy use
(Section 15-45.080(f)), and impacts to the “physical environment” (Section 15-57.040(l)). The
Proposed Ordinance may impact the City’s discretion to avoid geological hazards in certain hillside
subdivisions that qualify for ministerial review. (See Section 15.12.060.) The Proposed Ordinance
also proposes to delete roof deck limitations, which violates the General Plan policy regarding
privacy. (Section 15-57.040, strikeout of subd. (f); General Plan LU-1(g)[“To ensure adequate light,
air and privacy for each dwelling unit.”].) These deletions implicate significant environmental
impacts, are unrelated to the stated purpose of the Proposed Ordinance, and fall outside the scope
of the Housing Element EIR. The Staff Report does not address them or explain their relevance to
the Housing Element’s implementation. (See Guidelines §15164(e) [explanation must be supported
by substantial evidence].) As such, the City must analyze impacts from their elimination. (See Friends
modified version of any of the several projects that preceded it and thus section 21166 did not
apply].)
3 Nevertheless, it should be noted that CEQA does not allow “ministerial” classifications to bypass
environmental review when any amount of discretion is involved. (See, e.g., People v. Department of
Housing & Community Development, (1975) 45 Cal. App. 3d 185, 194; Day v. City of Glendale (1975) 51
Cal. App. 3d 817, 823-24.)
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of B Street v. City of Hayward (1980) 106 Cal.App.3d 988; No Oil, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (1974) 13
Cal.3d 68 [if a lead agency is presented with a fair argument that a project may have a significant
effect on the environment, the lead agency shall prepare an EIR even though it may also be
presented with other substantial evidence that the project will not have a significant effect].)
III. The City Has The Discretion To Pass Amendments That Would Comply With Its
Housing Element While Avoiding The Above-Described Violations
Comments at the February 19, 2025 Council meeting imply that the City Council is being
heavily influenced by the threat of California Department of Housing and Community
Development’s (HCD) oversight of the City’s implementation of its certified Housing Element. If
this is the case, any pressure by HCD towards the City to pass an ordinance implicating due process
and CEQA violations, means HCD is acting beyond its legal authority. While Government Code
section 65585, subdivision (i) grants HCD authority to review any actions by a local government that
it determines is inconsistent with an adopted housing element or housing element law, HCD cannot
mandate local municipal code amendments that violate due process or CEQA.
Moreover, the City of Saratoga has the right and duty to resist extra-statutory mandates by a
state agency that violate constitutional protections, and demand an independent review of the
ordinance’s legality. The City does not have to go that far to do so – the Housing Element programs
listed by the Staff Report as the basis for the Proposed Ordinance give the city leeway in how it may
enact them. They are as follows (emphasis added on discretionary language):
Program 1.2-3: Encourage and Facilitate Lot Consolidation; encourage the consolidation of
small lots to facilitate the development of mixed-use and multifamily developments.
Program 1.2-4: Lot Consolidation Program; implement a program to incentivize lot
consolidation of small parcels within housing opportunity sites.
Program 3.2-9: Saratoga will amend the Design Review findings for single-family and multi-
family projects to ensure they promote certainty and objectivity.
Program 3.2-10: Saratoga will amend the Single-Family Residential Design Review
Handbook to have objective design standards.
For example, Program 3.2-9 requires the City to “Amend the Design Review findings for single-
family and multi-family projects to ensure they promote certainty and objectivity.” (FEIR, at p. III-
28.) This Program by its own language provides considerable flexibility to the City to “promote
certainty and objectivity” without offending public notice and participation. In other words, the
manner in which the City complies with “certainty and objectivity” in Program 3.2-9 does not
prescribe a specific method and thus the City has the discretion to provide for public input on, and
not just notice of, the projects covered by the Proposed Ordinance.
By removing single story and multi-story single unit residential and duplexes from the
Planning Commission Design Review process, the City will have removed Saratoga's main
mechanism to influence project plans to avoid significant environmental impacts, both individually
and cumulatively. The City has already given a public noticing concession to HCD by removing the
story pole requirement for all proposed project developments (not just single family residential
projects). The City Council should err on the side of providing their citizens an opportunity to be
heard and comment, thus ensuring the integrity of democracy and Saratoga’s unique, special
character. The City of Saratoga has codified its desire to keep Saratoga a “residential community
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with a rural atmosphere.” (Section 15-05.020.) The City’s General Plan sets out the goal to
“[m]aintain the predominantly small-town residential character of Saratoga, which includes a mix of
larger residential parcels, long established neighborhoods, scenic hillsides, and open space areas.”
(General Plan, Goal LU-1.) Unless the City modifies the proposed changes to include public input
requirements and limit the application of the Administrative Ministerial Review process, these goals
cannot be achieved.
IV. Conclusion and Requested Action
For the foregoing reasons, we strongly urge the City Council to reinstate discretionary review
processes to ensure neighboring landowners retain their constitutional due process rights. We urge
the Council to reject the Staff Report’s finding that no CEQA review is required and require the
Planning Commission to conduct environmental review in the form of an EIR to assess the full
environmental impacts of the Proposed Ordinance, including but not limited to, the impacts from
designating certain projects as “ministerial,” infrastructure impacts of increased density and lot
consolidation, and the cumulative impacts of such land use decisions. CRED respectfully requests
the City Council postpone its decision on the potential adoption of the Proposed Ordinance until
these due process and CEQA compliance issues are fully addressed.
We appreciate your consideration of these concerns and request that this letter be included
in the administrative record. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Sabrina Venskus
Attorney for CRED
venskus@lawsv.com
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:March 5,2025
DEPARTMENT:Public Works
PREPARED BY:Mainini Cabute, Environmental Programs Manager
SUBJECT:Introduce and waive first reading of an Ordinance Amending the Saratoga
Municipal Code by adding Article 7-12 (Stormwater Pollution Control), deleting
Sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085, and amending Section 17-05.010.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Following the Public Hearing, introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adding Article
7-12 (Stormwater Pollution Control), deleting Sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085, and
amending Section 17-05.010 of the Saratoga Municipal Code to implement National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System requirements applicable in Saratoga.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Saratoga is a member of the West Valley Stormwater Authority (WVSWA), a joint-
powers agency serving as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Authority for the City of Saratoga,
the cities of Campbell and Monte Sereno, and the Town of Los Gatos.The San Francisco Bay
Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted the first National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit in 2009, known interchangeably as the Municipal Regional Permit (MRP)
and NPDES Permit. This permit applies to 79 public agencies, including Saratoga and the
WVSWA member agencies.
The NPDES Permit has 27 provisions that broadly require permittees to prohibit the discharge of
non-stormwater into storm drain systems and watercourses and impose regulatory measures to
meet compliance. Bay Area municipalities were issued a new MRP (2.0) in 2016, and a third
(MRP 3.0) that went into effect on July 1, 2022. MRP 3.0 includes many of the requirements that
were included in previous MRPs, and contains several new requirements designed to further
address high priority water quality issues in Bay Area receiving waters.MRP 3.0 also introduced
changes to regulated project types and sizes, including lowering thresholds for projects requiring
stormwater control measures.
To ensure that residents, businesses, and property owners understand their obligations under the
NPDES Permit, this ordinance creates Article 7-12 of the Saratoga City Code. This Article sets
forth the broad limitations of the NPDES Permit and includes provisions to streamline compliance
and enforce various sections of the NPDES Permit’s requirements. Article 7-12 also incorporates
existing requirements related to the NPDES Permit which are currently codified in sections 6-
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15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085 of the Code. For the sake of clarity and convenience, these
requirements are deleted from those sections and readopted with minor changes in Article 7-12.
Note that all new development and business operations in Saratoga are already required to comply
with the NPDES Permit. The proposed ordinance is intended to clarify these obligations.
The most notable change contained in Article 7-12 of the Saratoga Municipal Code is in 7-12.050,
which applies to NPDES Permit sections C.10.a.ii and C.10.b.iii. These sections require the City
to ensure that trash is properly managed on properties that are believed to generate significant
trash levels and are connected to the City’s municipal storm drain system via storm drain inlets
or catch basins on the property. These properties are called Private Land Drainage Areas
(PLDAs). For each PLDA, the NPDES Permit requires a 100% reduction in trash load by July
1, 2025, with continuing compliance thereafter.
Section 7-12.050 provides that PLDAs are subject to City inspections to ensure compliance with
the NPDES Permit. To implement this provision of the NPDES Permit, the WVSWA published
the PLDA Trash Inspection Program (“TIP”) on August 14, 2023(Attachment B). The TIP applies
to private properties that meet the NPDES Permit’s definition of PLDA. Attachment C is a list of
the PLDAs in Saratoga. This list of PLDAs in Saratoga can also be found as Appendix B of the
PLDA TIP.
Pursuant to the TIP, the WVSWP staff conduct on-site inspections of each PLDA to determine
whether the property complies with the NPDES Permit’s trash load reduction requirements. These
inspections classify properties according to whether they are generating low, medium, high, or
very high levels of trash. If an inspection reveals that a PLDA is producing trash at any level above
low, the owner may be required to install a full trash capture device to ensure that trash does not
enter the City’s municipal storm drain system. The State Water Resources Control Board provides
a list of certified devices that satisfy the NPDES Permit’s requirements. Under the TIP, the City is
responsible for ensuring that trash capture devices are properly installed, operated, and maintained.
City and WVSWA have already begun outreach efforts to educate Saratoga community members
who own or manage properties with PLDAs about the new NPDES Permit provisions and next
steps. As of the date of this meeting, all private PLDAs in the City are in compliance with the
NPDES Permit.
In addition to describing the NPDES Permit’s PLDA requirements, the new Article 7-12
highlights the requirements for stormwater control measures in: new residential and commercial
development, construction activities, and copper architectural features.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Ordinance Amending the Saratoga Municipal Code by adding Article 7-12
(Stormwater Pollution Control), deleting Sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085, and
amending Section 17-05.010
Attachment B- PLDA Trash Inspection Program Plan
Attachment C- PLDAs in Saratoga
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ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE CREATING ARTICLE 7-12 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE TO
IMPLEMENT POLICIES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY MUNICIPAL REGIONAL
STORMWATER PERMIT AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO
ARTICLE 6-15 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) AND CHAPTER 17
(SUSTAINABILITY)
The City Council of the City of Saratoga finds that:
1. On May 11, 2022, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco
Bay Region, issued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit No.
CAS612008, the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (“NPDES
Permit”). The NPDES Permit applies to cities, counties, and other agencies, including
the City of Saratoga, whose storm drain systems and watercourses empty into the San
Francisco Bay.
2. The NPDES Permit broadly requires permittees to prohibit the discharge of non-
stormwater (materials other than stormwater) into storm drain systems and watercourses
and requires imposition of a range of more specific regulatory measures towards that end.
3. To ensure that residents, businesses, and property owners understand their obligations
under the NPDES Permit, this ordinance creates Article 7-12 of the Saratoga City Code.
This Article sets forth the broad limitations of the NPDES Permit and includes provisions
to streamline compliance with and enforcement of various of the NPDES Permit’s specific
requirements. Article 7-12 also incorporates existing requirements related to the NPDES
Permit which are currently codified in sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085 of the
Code. For the sake of clarity and convenience, these requirements are deleted from those
sections and readopted with minor changes in Article 7-12.
4. The City Council of the City of Saratoga held a duly noticed public hearing on March 5,
2025, and after considering all testimony and written materials provided in connection with
that hearing, introduced this ordinance and waived the reading thereof.
5. The City Council adopted this Ordinance at a duly noticed regular meeting on March 19,
2025.
Therefore, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. Adoption.
The Saratoga Municipal Code is amended as set forth in Attachment 1 to add a new Article 7-12
(Stormwater Pollution Control), delete Sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085, and amend
Section 17-05.010.
Section 2. Severance Clause.
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The City Council declares that each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence,
clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub-
section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section,
sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid,
the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance
irrespective of the portion held invalid, and further declares its express intent that the remaining
portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated.
Section 3. Publication.
A summary of this ordinance shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City
of Saratoga within fifteen days after the ordinance’s adoption.
Following a duly noticed public hearing the foregoing ordinance was introduced at the regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on March 5, 2025, and was adopted by
the following vote on March 19, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
Belal Aftab
MAYOR, CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
DATE:
Britt Avrit, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ DATE: ________________________
Richard Taylor
CITY ATTORNEY
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Attachment 1
CREATING ARTICLE 7-12 OF THE SARATOGA CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT
POLICIES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY MUNICIPAL REGIONAL
STORMWATER PERMIT AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO
ARTICLE 16 (MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES) AND CHAPTER 17
(SUSTAINABILITY)
The Saratoga Municipal Code is amended as set forth below. Text in italics (example) is
explanatory and not a part of the Code or amendments. For provisions that are amended, text to be
added is indicated in bold double-underlined font (example), text to be deleted is indicated in
strikeout font (example), and text in standard font is readopted.
1. Article 7-12 is adopted as set forth below to implement the requirements imposed upon the
City under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Article 7-12 – STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL.
7-12.005 – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.
(a) This Article implements the requirements of the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional
Stormwater Permit issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco
Bay Region, to the City of Saratoga under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System,
in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act and the California Water Code. At the time this
Article was adopted, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit No.
CAS612008 (dated May 11, 2022) was in effect. The NPDES Permit is updated every five years.
(b) The NPDES Permit prohibits discharge of any pollutant into any storm drain system and all
watercourses in the City of Saratoga. Federal and state law require the City to enforce the NPDES
Permit.
(c) All discharges prohibited by the NPDES Permit are prohibited in Saratoga. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, this article sets forth specific requirements concerning various
aspects of the NPDES Permit applicable to many things in Saratoga. Any violation of this Section
shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each and every separate discharge prohibited by the NPDES
Permit shall be considered a separate offense.
7-12.010 – Definitions.
(a) As used in this Article, “NPDES Permit” means the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional
Stormwater Permit issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco
Bay Region, to the City of Saratoga under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System,
in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act and the California Water Code and as that permit
may be updated from time to time.
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(b) The term “pollutant,” as used in this Article, shall mean any material other than stormwater,
including but not limited to all sewage, sewage sludge, trash, biological materials, radioactive
materials, and chemical, industrial, and agricultural waste discharges, whether in a solid or liquid
state, and any hazard material as defined in Section 8-05.050(e) of this Code.
(c) The term “watercourse,” as used in this Article, shall mean and include all natural waterways
and definite channels and depressions in the earth which carry water, even though such waterways
may only carry water during rains and storms and do not carry stormwaters at and during all times
and seasons.
7-12.020 – Discharge of pollutants into storm drains and watercourses.
(a) No person shall place, deposit, dump, discharge, or cause to be placed, deposited, dumped, or
discharged any pollutant, including, but not limited to, rubbish, refuse, bark, sawdust, or other
solid wastes, or water containing any pollutant into any natural or artificial storm drain or
watercourse in the City.
(b) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each and every separate discharge
of a pollutant into a watercourse or storm drain as described in subsection (a) of this Section shall
be considered a separate offense.
7-12.030 – Obstruction of watercourses.
(a) No person shall place or throw, or cause to be placed or thrown any brush, timber, lumber, or
pollutant, including any trash, debris, cans, bottles or the carcass of any dead animal, into any
watercourse, including any stream or creek, or into the bed or upon the bends thereof, within the
City. This Section shall not apply to brush, timber or lumber, or other materials placed for the
protection of the banks of streams and properly secured so as not to be carried away by the water.
(b) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each and every separate deposit
of material into a watercourse as described in subsection (a) of this Section shall be considered a
separate offense.
7-12.040 – Application of NPDES Permit to development and other activities in the City.
(a) The term “development,” as used in this Section, shall have the same meaning as in Section
15-06.204 of the Code.
(b) Provision C.3 of the NPDES Permit requires appropriate source control, site design, and
stormwater treatment measures for certain development and redevelopment projects to address
stormwater runoff pollutant discharges and prevent increases in runoff flows from those projects.
Any development subject to the requirements of that provision shall comply with that provision.
(c) Provision C.4 of the NPDES Permit requires commercial site control programs at all sites that
could reasonably be considered to cause or contribute to pollution of stormwater runoff.
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Commercial developments shall be designed and maintained to preclude the discharge of any
pollutant into any natural or artificial storm drain or watercourse in the City.
(d) Provision C.6 of the NPDES Permit prohibits construction site discharges of pollutants. All
sites where development is under construction shall be designed and operated to preclude the
discharge of any pollutant into any natural or artificial storm drain or watercourse in the City.
(e) Provision C.13 of the NPDES Permit prohibits the discharge of wastewater generated from
installing, cleaning, treating, or washing copper architectural features, including copper roofs. All
developments including copper architectural features shall be designed and operated to preclude
such discharges into any natural or artificial storm drain or watercourse in the City.
(f) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each and every separate discharge
prohibited by this Section and each day that a design measure required by this Section is not in
place shall be considered a separate offense.
7-12.050 - Discharge of trash on certain properties connected to the City’s municipal storm
drain system.
(a) This Section applies to properties in the City of Saratoga designated as Private Land Drainage
Areas pursuant to the NPDES Permit. A map showing the location of Private Land Drainage Areas
in the City shall be maintained by the Director of Public Works and available for public review.
(b) Private Land Drainage Areas are subject to inspection to ensure compliance with the NPDES
Permit. If inspection of a Private Land Drainage Area demonstrates that the property generates
higher than low levels of trash, as defined in the NPDES Permit, the property owner shall be
required to implement short-term corrective actions to clean the observed trash within 10 days or
before the next rain event, whichever is soonest. The property owner shall also be required
implement long-term corrective actions to ensure that the property does not generate higher than
low levels of trash, as defined in the NPDES Permit. After the property owner implements
corrective actions, the Private Land Drainage area shall be subject to reinspection.
(c) If reinspection of a Private Land Drainage Area demonstrates that the property continues to
generate higher than low levels of trash, as defined in the NPDES Permit, the property owner shall
be required to install, operate, and maintain, at the owner’s expense, a device listed by the State
Water Resources Control Board as a Certified Trash Full Capture System, and enter an operation
and maintenance agreement with the City, unless the City identifies alternative corrective actions.
Certified Trash Full Capture Systems are subject to inspection to ensure compliance with the
NPDES Permit.
(d) Private Land Drainage Areas that have achieved compliance with the NPDES Permit are
subject to routine inspection to ensure continued compliance.
(e) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day that a Private Land
Drainage Area fails to take mandated corrective actions shall be considered a separate offense.
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7-12.060 – Enforcement of this Article.
It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Works to enforce the provisions of this Article directly
or through the Director’s designees. In the performance of such duty, the Director of Public Works
and the Director’s designees are empowered to enter and inspect any property to ensure compliance
with the NPDES Permit.
2. Deleting sections 6-15.070, 6-15.080, and 6-15.085 to eliminate redundancies in the Code.
6-15.070 - Discharge of pollutants into storm drains and watercourses.
(a) No person shall place, deposit, dump, discharge, or cause to be placed, deposited, dumped, or
discharged into any natural or artificial storm drains or watercourses any pollutants or waters
containing any pollutants.
(b) The term "watercourses," as used in this Section, shall mean and include all natural waterways
and definite channels and depressions in the earth which carry water, even though such waterways
may only carry water during rains and storms and do not carry stormwaters at and during all times
and seasons.
(c) The term "pollutants," as used in this Section, shall mean and include all sewage, sewage
sludge, garbage, biological materials, radioactive materials, and chemical, industrial, and
agricultural waste discharges, whether in a solid or liquid state, and any hazard material as defined
in Section 8-05.050(e) of this Code. (d) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a
misdemeanor. Each and every separate discharge of a pollutant into a watercourse shall be
considered a separate offense.
6-15.080 - Obstruction of watercourses.
(a) No person shall place or throw, or cause to be placed or thrown into any stream or creek within
the City or into the bed or upon the banks thereof, any brush, timber, lumber, junk, garbage, debris,
cans, bottles or carcass of any dead animal; provided, that this Section shall not apply to brush,
timber or lumber, or other materials placed for the protection of the banks of streams and properly
secured so as not to be carried away by the water.
(b) The terms "stream" and "creek," as used in this Section, shall mean and include all natural
waterways and definite channels and depressions in the earth which carry water, even though such
waterways may only carry water during rains or storms and do not carry stormwaters at and during
all times and seasons.
(c) Any violation of this Section shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each and every separate deposit
into a stream or creek of any material as described in subsection (a) of this Section shall be
considered a separate offense.
6-15.085 - Enforcement of 6-15.070 and 6-15.080.
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It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Works to enforce the provisions of Sections 6-
15.070 and 6-15.080 of this Article. In the performance of such duty, the Director of Public Works
or his duly authorized agents are empowered to enter and inspect any premises where the Director
of Public Works has reason to believe a violation of either section may exist.
3. Conforming amendment to Chapter 17 (Sustainability) to update cross reference to prohibition
on pollutant discharges.
17-05.010 - Greenhouse gas reduction policies.
The list below provides a reference to Sections provisions of the City of Saratoga Municipal Code
seeking to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, together with a brief description of each Section.
Nothing in this section shall change the meaning of the code sections summarized below and the
full text of each section shall apply regardless of the summary below.
(a) 2-45.95 Recycled paper. Mandates the establishment of procedures for purchasing recycled
paper and paper products, giving preference to recycled materials when all other factors
are equal.
(b) 4-65.090 Recyclers; quarterly reports. Requires quarterly reports on meeting waste
reduction goals.
(c) 6-15.070 Discharge of pollutants into storm drains and watercourses. Article 7-12
Stormwater Pollution Control. Prohibits and eEstablishes a misdemeanor for depositing
pollutants into natural waterways and storm drains.
[Subsections (d)-(s) not changed.]
*** End of Amendments ***
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Private Land Drainage Areas (PLDAs)
Trash Inspection Program Plan
Developed in compliance with the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional
Stormwater Permit, Order R2-2022-0018- provision C.10.a.ii. and C.10.b.iii.
NPDES Permit No. CAS612008
August 14, 2023
Revised January 29,2025
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Table of Contents
1. Program Background ............................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Legal Authority ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................................. 1
1.3 Definitions .................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 2
1.5 Training ........................................................................................................................ 3
2. Program Scope ..................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Applicable Properties ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Trash Inspection Process ............................................................................................. 4
2.3 OVTA Procedures ........................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Trash Full Capture Systems Installed on Private Property ............................................ 8
2.5 Routine Inspection Prioritization and Frequency ........................................................... 8
3. Record Keeping .................................................................................................................... 9
4. Trash Load Reduction Calculation ....................................................................................... 10
Appendices
Appendix A. Municipal Codes Providing Legal Authority to Conduct Inspections on Private
Property
Appendix B. PLDA Inventory
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1. Program Background
This Trash Inspection Program (TIP) serves as the work plan for the Cities of Campbell,
Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the Town of Los Gatos (herein referred to as Agencies) to
conduct trash inspection on properties that are believed to generate significant levels of
trash and are connected to the Agencies’ municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)
via storm drain inlets or catch basins located on the property. These properties are called
Private Land Drainage Areas (PLDAs). The TIP was developed to address the San
Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP, NPDES Order No. R2-
2022-0018, Permit No. CAS612008) Provisions C.10.a.ii. and C.10.b.iii, which requires
that the Agencies ensure that trash is being properly managed on PLDAs.
Due to the potential overlap between PLDAs and commercial and industrial facilities
listed for stormwater inspections under MRP Provision C.4, this TIP will be implemented
concurrently with the Agencies’ existing stormwater Business Inspection Program.
1.1 Legal Authority
The Agencies have legal authority to carry out the requirements of the MRP. Specifically,
the Agencies have the authority to inspect private parcels and require effective
stormwater pollutant control and implement progressively stricter enforcement to achieve
expedient compliance and pollutant, including trash, abatement. This authority is
provided under the Municipal Codes included in Appendix A.
1.2 Regulatory Requirements
The MRP requires Agencies to demonstrate achievement of 100% trash load reduction
by July 1, 2025. As part of this demonstration, MRP Provision C.10.a.ii.(b) requires the
Agencies to demonstrate that PLDAs with moderate, high, or very high levels of trash
that drain to storm drain inlets that are not owned or operated by the Agencies, but are
plumbed to the Agencies’ MS4, are equipped with full trash capture (FTC) systems or are
managed to a low trash generation level. The Agencies will implement a TIP to
demonstrate that these PLDAs have met this goal.
Trash generation levels are documented into four categories: low, moderate, high, and
very high. The Agencies developed a baseline trash generation map that identified land
areas with low, moderate, high, or very high trash generation levels. There are two
methods that can be used to demonstrate that land areas have achieved the MRP trash
load reduction goal: 1) install certified FTC system/device; or 2) demonstrate through On-
land Visual Trash Assessments (OVTAs) that the land area is low trash generating.
OVTA protocols assign scores to sites/areas using a 4-tier system (A, B, C, and D). The
four OVTA score categories correspond with the four trash generation categories (i.e.,
low, moderate, high, and very high) and the associated weighting factors (i.e., 0, 1, 4, 12)
included in the MRP. To achieve the MRP trash load reduction goal, a PLDA must
receive an OVTA score of “A” or low trash generation.
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The successful achievement of the MRP trash load reduction goal will be documented for
PLDAs by conducting an inspection of the PLDA to ensure that either a FTC
system/device has been installed or that the OVTA score of the PLDA is an “A”.
Additionally, the inspection will document trash management actions such as surface
area sweeping, adequate waste management, physical letter removal, and other
maintenance practices are in place on the PLDA.
The West Valley Clean Water Authority (Authority), on behalf of the Agencies, will
conduct PLDA inspections in conjunction with the C.4 Commercial and Industrial
Inspection Program. The Authority will work with Agencies on a case-by-case basis to
require property owners to install FTC devices as needed.
1.3 Definitions
Below are definitions of terms used throughout the TIP.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4): A conveyance system designed to
collect and convey stormwater that is owned by a city, town, or other public entity.
On-land Visual Trash Assessment (OVTA): Protocols used to qualitatively score land
areas (i.e., streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other impervious areas) based on the
levels of trash visually observed.
Private Land Drainage Area (PLDA): Private parcels, excluding single-family and non-
urban use parcels identified in the 2018 County Parcel layer, that are moderate, high, or
very high trash generating, and that drain to storm drain inlets that cities/counties do not
own or operate (private), but that are plumbed to an MS4 and are not already addressed
by FTC system/device are referred to as Private Land Drainage Areas (PLDAs).
Full Trash Capture Systems or Devices: A stormwater treatment control, or series of
treatment controls, including, but not limited to, a multi-benefit project (as defined in the
Trash Amendments) or a low-impact development control that traps all particles that are
5 mm or greater, and has a design treatment capacity that is either: a) of not less than
the peak flow rate resulting from a one-year, one-hour storm in the subdrainage area, or
b) appropriately sized to, and designed to carry at least the same flows as, the
corresponding storm drain. Types of systems certified by the State Water Resources
Control Board are deemed full capture systems.
1.4 Roles and Responsibilities
Authority and Agency staff lead responsibilities for implementing the TIP are as follows:
Activity Lead
Oversee PLDA TIP Authority
Perform PLDA inspections and OVTAs Authority
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Activity Lead
Maintain PLDA inventory and inspection data Authority
Issue enforcement actions Agencies
Review and approve trash full capture system(s) installation and
Operation and Maintenance Agreements
Agencies
Maintain inventory of private parcels with trash full capture system(s) Authority
Provide information on trash full capture system(s) installed and
reassessed trash generation baseline areas to SCVURPPP Program
Staff
Authority
Complete annual MRP stormwater report Agencies
1.5 Training
Inspectors conducting inspections under this TIP will be trained in trash inspections and
OVTA protocols. Inspectors should have successfully attended a SCVURPPP or other
equivalent training within the past two years to ensure that the inspector remains
calibrated on OVTA scoring.
2. Program Scope
The TIP includes steps necessary to implement a control measure program to address
trash on PLDAs and demonstrate that these land areas meet the MRP trash reduction
goal by July 1, 2025. The TIP includes tasks to develop and implement an initial
inspection program and a routine/reoccurring inspection program to ensure that PLDAs
remain in compliance with trash reduction requirements over time. Elements of the TIP
include the following:
1. Identify applicable private parcels defined as PLDAs.
2. Verify the storm drain inlets/catch basins on the parcels and their connectivity to the
MS4.
3. Document that adequate trash management actions have been implemented on the
PLDA, including FTC devices and best management practices (BMPs).
4. Document the levels of trash generated on the PLDA via an On-Land Visual
Trash Assessment (OVTA) Protocol 1.
5. Educate property managers, business owners, and other relevant responsible
parties on stormwater protection topics, including but not limited to: trash impacts
on local waterways, the types of FTCs available and maintenance needs, and
other types of trash management BMPs that are needed to achieve an OVTA “A”
score.
6. Implement enforcement actions, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections for
PLDAs that do not achieve the MRP trash load reduction goal, as described in the
Agencies’ Enforcement Response Plans.
1 On-land Visual Trash Assessment Protocol for Stormwater Protocol C – Area Based Survey (March 2018) available on the
SCVURPPP website.
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2.1 Applicable Properties
Per MRP 3.0, all PLDAs must implement FTC systems/device or equivalent controls
that manage trash generation to a low level. Private parcels, excluding single-family
and non-urban use parcels from the County Parcel layer, that are moderate, high, or
very high trash generating, and that drain to storm drain inlets that Agencies do not own
or operate (private), but that are plumbed to Agencies’ storm drain systems and are not
already treated by FTC systems/devices are referred to as PLDAs. The initial inventory
of parcels subject to the TIP includes all PLDAs greater than or equal to 10,000 square
feet (sf). PLDAs <10,000 sf will be added to the inventory once analyses to identify
these properties are completed.2
SCVURPPP provided an inventory to the Agencies in January 2023 that identifies
parcels >10,000 sf that are believed to be PLDAs. The SCVURPPP Model Private Land
Drainage Areas (PLDAs) Trash Inspection Program memo (Draft January 31, 2023)
describes how the inventory was developed. The Agencies took steps to verify the
PLDA inventory. A PLDA may be removed from the inventory if it is found to not have a
private storm drain inlet or is not connected to the MS4. If the PLDA was not previously
verified, then this step will be incorporated into the initial inspection conducted via the
TIP.
A PLDA may also be removed from the inventory if a baseline trash generation
reassessment is conducted according to the recommended baseline reassessment
procedures.3 If two OVTAs, conducted at least 60 days apart, achieved a score of “A”
(low trash generation) then the PLDA baseline trash generation should be changed to
low trash generation and removed from the inventory. Note this baseline reassessment
should be completed before the start of the TIP. OVTA scores of “A” during the TIP are
used to assess whether trash generation has improved and achieved a consistently low
trash generation level.
Should the Agencies install a FTC system/device in the public right-of-way, the
inventory will be reassessed to remove any PLDAs addressed by the system/device.
Additionally, the Agencies will update the PLDA inventory to include an identified point
of contact. The point of contact information includes the name, position (e.g. land
owner, business owner, property manager, etc.), and phone number and/or email
address. The current PLDA Inventory is included in Appendix B.
2.2 Trash Inspection Process
The process that will be implemented to conduct trash inspections on PLDAs is
described below. Figure 2.1 provides a flow chart that illustrates this process.
Authority staff will contact the PLDA point of contact to set up a time for inspection.
2 December 16, 2022 DRAFT SCVURPPP Analysis of Stormwater Drainage Status on Parcels less than 10,000 ft2 memo.
3 January 14, 2019 SCVURPPP memo Guidance on Revising Baseline Trash Generation for Land Areas Draining to Storm Drain
Inlets on Parcels >10,000 sf
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When scheduling the inspection, staff will follow the guidelines in OVTA Protocol C to
the extent possible, avoiding inspections within 48 hours of a significant rainfall event
(0.25 inches of rainfall within a 24-hour period).
Figure 2.1. Trash inspection process, including initial, routine, and follow-up
inspections and enforcement actions.
Starting Point
Inspection Process Starting Point
Not a PLDA endpoint. Exclude from PLDA inventory
PLDA is addressed by a full trash capture system/device or achieves low trash
generation (MRP trash load reduction goals)
During the inspection, staff will inform the PLDA point of contact about MRP trash
management requirements and options for complying. The inspection may include the
following activities:
1. PLDA verification, as needed, documenting if there is a private storm drain inlet/catch
basin(s) on-site and whether the drain is connected to the MS4.
2. Observations if there are installed FTC systems/devices on-site and whether the
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systems/devices are being maintained adequately.4
3. Observations of whether appropriate trash management BMPs (e.g., waste storage
area) are in place.
4. Perform an OVTA if the PLDA is not addressed by a FTC system/device.
5. Provide outreach material, as needed.
Initial Inspections
The following describes the initial inspection process scheduled to be completed by
June 30, 2025. After the initial inspection process is completed, PLDAs that remain in
inventory will continue to be inspected according to the routine inspection process
described later in this TIP.
1. If the PLDA is addressed by a FTC system/device installed on-site, remove the
parcel from the PLDA inventory, add the device to the Agencies’ private FTC
system/device list, and contact SCVURPPP staff to include on the Program’s FTC
GIS data layer.
2. If the OVTA score is A (Low), then the site has achieved low trash generation (i.e.,
the MRP trash load reduction goal). Move the PLDA to Low Priority for a future
routine inspection.
3. If the OVTA score is B (Moderate), C (High), or D (Very High) then the site will
require follow-up actions, including a follow-up inspection. Issue an enforcement
action consistent with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP). The PLDA should
implement short-term corrective actions to clean up the observed trash and litter
within 10 business days or before the next rain event, whichever is soonest. The
inspector should review the long-term corrective actions with the point of contact and
identify an appropriate follow-up inspection date depending on the long-term
corrective actions planned.
Follow-up Inspections
The following describes the follow-up inspection process scheduled to be completed by
June 30, 2025. This follow-up inspection process will be conducted on PLDAs that do
not have FTC systems/devices installed and did not achieve an OVTA score of “A”
during the initial inspection.
1. If the follow-up inspection confirms that a FTC system/device has been installed on
the PLDA, remove the parcel from the PLDA inventory, add the device to the
Agencies’ private FTC system/device list, and contact SCVURPPP staff to include
on the Program’s FTC GIS data layer.
4 See SCVURPPP Trash Full-Capture Device Operation and Maintenance Verification Program Template and Guidance for
Small Full Capture Devices and Hydrodynamic Separators (June 29, 2016) available on the SCVURPPP members only
webpage.
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2. If the OVTA score is A (Low) during follow-up inspection, then the site has achieved
low trash generation (i.e., the MRP trash load reduction goal). Move the PLDA to
Low Priority for a future routine inspection.
3. If the follow-up inspection OVTA score is B, C, or D then the site will require
additional follow-up actions and possibly an escalated enforcement action according
to the ERP. The escalated enforcement action may include requiring the installation
of a FTC system/device or implementing additional trash management actions. If a
FTC system/device is installed on the PLDA, then the PLDA should be removed from
the inventory. If other trash management actions are implemented on the site, then
another follow-up inspection should occur to document that the PLDA has achieved
an OVTA “A” score. If an “A” score is achieved, the PLDA should also be moved to a
High Priority for a future routine inspection. If an “A” score is not achieved, then
escalated enforcement action according to the ERP will be needed.
2.3 OVTA Procedures
OVTA Protocol C - Area Based Survey5 procedures will be used when conducting a
trash inspection. Only one inspector is required to conduct the OVTA when conducted in
conjunction with a trash inspection and documentation of trash management BMPs
implemented on-site.
Inspectors should assess the entire PLDA if practicable. However, if the PLDA is
significantly large, an inspector may choose to assess a representative portion of the
PLDA area using representative transect(s). Representative transect(s) could be
developed for a large PLDA area prior to conducting fieldwork. Transects allow future
assessments to occur along the same assessment area for consistency. Even if
transects are used for the OVTA, trash management BMP observations should still be
made at specific, applicable areas of the parcel (e.g., waste storage areas, outdoor
material storage areas, etc.). At least one transect should be established for each
baseline trash generation category observed within the PLDA. Transects should be
established using the following protocol, as described in OVTA Protocol C:
1. Identify all inlets on the property. Transects should be delineated in a way to
maximize the number of storm drain inlets within the assessment area.
2. Transects should be established considering baseline trash generation levels. At
least one transect should be developed for each baseline trash generation level
observed within a PLDA.
3. Assessment areas should include the area within 50 feet of each transect, a distance
equal to about 5 parking stall widths, but not extend beyond the boundary of the
PLDA.
If there are no parking spaces near, then this distance can be measured or estimated
visually. Any trash in visible areas that could theoretically reach the stormwater
5 Available on the SCVURPPP website.
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conveyance system should be considered when assigning a trash generation category
to a transect. If there are obstructions such as a building or fence that would prevent
trash from moving to the stormwater drainage system, the area should not be included in
the assessment area.
Score the PLDA based on the level of trash observed to determine if the site falls into
the category of low (A), medium (B), high (C), or very high (D). Document the trash level
observed with one or more photographs. If portions of the site receive different scores,
identify the areas in a narrative or on a map for future reference.
2.4 Trash Full Capture Systems Installed on Private Property
The Agencies may require the installation of one or more FTC systems/devices the
PLDA at the Agencies’ discretion. Only FTC systems/devices certified by the State
Water Resources Control Board 6 shall be installed on PLDAs. PLDA point of contacts
will provide the Agencies a FTC system/device Operation and Maintenance Agreement
for approval.
Once a PLDA has installed a FTC system/device and has an approved O&M
agreement, the PLDA should be removed from the inventory added to the Agencies’
private FTC system/device list, and provided to SCVURPPP staff to include on the
Program’s FTC GIS data layer.
2.5 Routine Inspection Prioritization and Frequency
After the initial and follow-up inspection process is completed by June 30, 2025, the
Agencies will continue to implement routine trash inspections of PLDAs. The inspection
activities will be the same as those conducted during the initial inspection process,
except there should be no need to verify private storm drain inlets and MS4 connectivity
during routine inspections. The following activities will be included in the routine
inspection process:
1. Observations if there are installed FTC systems/devices on-site and whether the
systems/devices are being maintained adequately.
2. Observations of whether appropriate trash management BMPs (e.g., waste storage
area) are in place.
3. Perform an OVTA if the PLDA is not addressed by a FTC system/device.
4. Provide outreach material, as needed.
Inspection frequencies for routine trash inspections are listed in Table 2.1. Frequencies
are based on the assigned priority from the initial inspection process. Frequencies of
routine inspections will be modified as additional routine inspections are conducted.
6 See State Water Resources Control Board Certified Trash Full Capture Systems Available to the Public (Updated October
13, 2022).
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Table 2.1. Frequencies of routine trash inspections based on results from initial
inspections.
Priority Initial Inspection Result Routine
Inspection
Frequency
Low Priority Achieved an OVTA “A” score during the initial
inspection
Once every 5 years
High Priority Enforcement actions issued and more than one
follow-up inspection was required before
achieving an OVTA “A” score.
Annually
If a PLDA receives OVTA “A” score during a routine inspection, it may be moved from
high priority to low priority. If a PLDA receives an enforcement action that is not
corrected in a timely manner it may be moved to a high priority until it receives an
OVTA “A” score during a routine inspection.
3. Record Keeping
The Agencies will maintain adequate records to demonstrate compliance and
appropriate enforcement responses for the PLDAs that are inspected. Agencies will
maintain electronic databases /Excel Workbooks that contain the following information
regarding PLDAs:
1. PLDA ID
2. APN
3. Address
4. Acres
5. Storm Drain Status
6. Connectivity to MS4
7. Acres in VH, H, and M trash generation categories
8. Trash full capture devices installed
9. C.4 Businesses on-site (Optional)
10. C.12. Old Industrial Property with Moderate PCBs (Optional)
The PLDA inspection data includes the following information:
1. Inspection date
2. Inspection type (e.g. initial, follow-up, routine)
3. Specific problems and/or observations (e.g. maintenance of trash full capture
system, ineffective trash management BMPs)
4. Type of enforcement (if applicable) OVTA score assigned
5. Map of OVTA transects if used
6. Resolution date
7. Additional comments
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The Agencies will annually provide SCVURPP staff with data on newly installed FTC
systems/devices on PLDAs, modifications to baseline trash generation on PLDAs based
on reassessments, and parcels removed from the PLDA inventory because there were
no private storm drain inlet(s) or connections to the MS4. SCVURPPP staff will use the
data to update the Agencies’ baseline trash generation and trash full capture maps.
Agencies internally maintain the following information on FTC systems/devices installed
on private property including but not limited to O&M Agreement, plan sheets, and full
capture device type.
4. Trash Load Reduction Calculation
With assistance from SCVURPPP, the Agencies will perform calculations necessary to
demonstrate compliance with Provision C.10 Trash Load Reduction requirements. If a
PLDA has had an initial inspection via the Agencies’ TIP, then the PLDA will be moved
to the low trash generation category for the purpose of calculating trash load reductions.
If a PLDA receives an OVTA score other than “A” at any time during an initial, follow-up,
or routine inspection, the Agencies will take the appropriate steps so that the PLDA
installs a FTC system/device or achieves an OVTA “A” score. The inclusion of the PLDA
in the TIP ensures that the PLDA will achieve the MRP trash load reduction goal.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A
The WV Communities have legal authority to inspect, require effective stormwater pollutant
control, and implement enforcement to achieve compliance with the MRP from private property
owners within its jurisdiction. This authority is under the Municipal Code Sections identified below.
City/ Town Municipal Code Section
Campbell
Chapter 14.02 Stormwater Pollution Control
https://library.municode.com/ca/campbell/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId
= TIT14SE_CH14.02STPOCO
Los Gatos
Chapter 22, Article III. Storm Water Pollution Control
https://library.municode.com/CA/Los
Gatos/CODES/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH22SESEDI_ARTIIISTW
APOCO
Monte Sereno Chapter 6.13 Regulation of Storm Drain Discharge
https://library.municode.com/ca/monte_sereno/codes/code_of_ordinances?no
deId=MUCO_TIT6SAHE_CH6.13RESTDRDI
Chapter 8.04 Storm Water Management and Discharge Control
Regulations
https://library.municode.com/ca/monte_sereno/codes/code_of_ordinances?no
deId=MUCO_TIT8PUWO_CH8.04STWAMADICORE
Saratoga Chapter 6, Article 6-15
Section 6-15.070 Discharge of pollutants into storm drains &
watercourses
https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeI
d=CH6PUSA_ART6-15MIOF_6-15.070DIPOINSTDRWA
Section 6-15.080 Obstruction of watercourses
https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeI
d=CH6PUSA_ART6-15MIOF_6-15.080OBWA
Section 6-15.085 Enforcement
https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeI
d=CH6PUSA_ART6-15MIOF_6-15.085EN6-15.0706-15.080
Chapter 7, Article 7-45 Commercial Property Maintenance
https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=
CH7HESA_ART7-45COPRMA
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As of 1/29/25
Permittee SCVURPPP
NewID APN TMA PLDA Address Storm Drain Status
Campbell SCC00311 27933043 C01-2 480 E HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC01535 27933049 C01-2 557 SALMAR AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-1 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04283 27933041 C01-2 577 SALMAR AV CAMPBELL CA 95008 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08166 27935004 C01-2 336 E HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08813 30519080 C01-2 480 N MILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 95008 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08990 27927046 C01-2 55 E HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC09040 27927064 C01-2 69 E HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12646 27927047 C01-2 1580 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12674 30733006 C01-2 891 W HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12680 30733011 C01-2 851 W HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12682 30739028 C01-2 770 W HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12683 30739030 C01-2 750 W HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12684 30739037 C01-2 700 W HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC02626 28225001 C02-2 971 E HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04098 28225002 C02-2 877 E HAMILTON AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04628 41210025 C02-2 880 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC05479 41210064 C02-2 900 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07824 41210027 C02-2 15 BARBANO AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06034 40302052 C03-2 1820 W CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC01231 30536012 C04-2 2365 WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC01517 41202032 C04-2 2460 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC03244 27937089 C04-2 1660 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04571 27937077 C04-2 1700 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC05113 41202001 C04-2 2470 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06078 30533100 C04-2 2135 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06906 30522001 C04-2 1825 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06989 30522043 C04-2 1875 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07860 41205033 C04-2 2006 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07967 41205047 C04-2 2120 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07993 41204049 C04-2 2220 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08173 30533098 C04-2 2205 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08506 41205071 C04-2 2140 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08817 30531053 C04-2 2065 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08953 30522047 C04-2 1865 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC09207 30531051 C04-2 2053 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC09352 41205053 C04-2 2066 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10675 41204050 C04-2 2210 S WINCHESTER BL CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04449 41207022 C05-2 46 S 1ST ST CAMPBELL CA 95008-0029 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06241 41207046 C05-2 395 ORCHARD CITY DR CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10530 27941072 C05-2 46 N 2ND ST CAMPBELL CA 95008-2026 Private Drainage
PLDA Inventory - Campbell
Appendix B
136
Permittee SCVURPPP
NewID APN TMA PLDA Address Storm Drain Status
Campbell SCC12738 41206076 C05-2 45 S 1st ST PARKING CAMPBELL, CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC_LID_00126 41208030 C06-2 280 DILLON AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-30 Private Drainage with LID
Campbell SCC_LID_00412 41247001 C06-2 92 S 1ST ST CAMPBELL CA 95008 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC05942 41207048 C06-2 300 ORCHARD CITY DR CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC05998 41207001 C06-2 S 1ST ST CAMPBELL CA 95008-0029 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06397 41203007 C06-2 310 RAILWAY AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07667 41203005 C06-2 328 RAILWAY AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08122 41209065 C06-2 476 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08557 41207041 C06-2 307 ORCHARD CITY DR CAMPBELL CA 9 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC09148 41209034 C06-2 71 GILMAN AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-30 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC09263 41203006 C06-2 320 RAILWAY AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-Private Drainage
Campbell SCC09315 41209031 C06-2 566 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10116 41209029 C06-2 540 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10166 41209063 C06-2 486 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10213 41209058 C06-2 140 GILMAN AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-3 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10537 41209024 C06-2 88 DILLON AV CAMPBELL CA 95008-300 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC10935 41209030 C06-2 558 E CAMPBELL AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12647 27943020 C06-2 56 FOOTE ST CAMPBELL CA 95008-211 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC_LID_00652 41233002 C10-1 813 S MC GLINCY LN CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC02920 41233016 C10-1 175 S CURTNER AV CAMPBELL CA 95008 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04613 41232014 C10-1 240 CRISTICH LN CAMPBELL CA 95008-Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06178 41233017 C10-1 215 CURTNER AV CAMPBELL CA 95008 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08357 41401035 C10-1 210 CURTNER AV CAMPBELL CA 95008 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC_LID_00489 41404008 C11-2 1450 CAMDEN AV SAN JOSE CA 95124 Private Drainage with LID
Campbell SCC_LID_00616 41404009 C11-2 1402 CAMDEN AV SAN JOSE CA 95124 Private Drainage with LID
Campbell SCC02635 41436006 C11-2 1410 WHITE OAKS AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC03847 41436013 C11-2 1460 WHITE OAKS RD CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC04554 41436014 C11-2 1360 WHITE OAKS RD CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC05039 41436012 C11-2 1506 WHITE OAKS RD CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC05394 41436007 C11-2 1386 WHITE OAKS AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06810 41436010 C11-2 1320 WHITE OAKS AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07209 41436009 C11-2 1340 WHITE OAKS AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12779 41436015 C11-2 1490 WHITE OAKS AV CAMPBELL CA 95 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC02770 30747028 C12-4 260 N SAN TOMAS AQUINO RD CAMPBE Private Drainage
Campbell SCC02847 30747029 C12-4 290 N SAN TOMAS AQUINO RD CAMPBE Private Drainage
Campbell SCC03923 41440049 C12-4 3495 S BASCOM AV CAMPBELL CA 9500 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC06542 30747027 C12-4 250 N SAN TOMAS AQUINO RD CAMPBE Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07017 30747048 C12-4 1444 W LATIMER AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07207 30747033 C12-4 1420 W LATIMER AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07446 30747043 C12-4 1458 W LATIMER AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC07744 30747057 C12-4 1432 W LATIMER AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC08134 30747040 C12-4 1408 W LATIMER AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12687 30747019 C12-4 230 ERIE WY CAMPBELL CA 95008-1648 Private Drainage
Campbell SCC12698 30747062 C12-4 1394 W LATIMER AV CAMPBELL CA 950 Private Drainage
N=84
137
As of 1/29/25
Permittee SCVURPPP
NewID APN TMA PLDA Address Storm Drain Status
Los Gatos SCC12786 42417045 LG03-2 15200 LOS GATOS BL LOS GATOS CA 95 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC02238 52907060 LG06-2 170 LOS GATOS-SARATOGA RD (TOWN Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC03761 41016011 LG06-2 421 N SANTA CRUZ AV LOS GATOS CA 9 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC09535 52907086 LG06-2 506 N SANTA CRUZ AV LOS GATOS CA 9 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC09839 41015071 LG06-2 515 N SANTA CRUZ AV LOS GATOS CA 9 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC09915 41015060 LG06-2 525 N SANTA CRUZ AV LOS GATOS CA 9 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC10517 41015064 LG06-2 501 N SANTA CRUZ AV LOS GATOS CA 9 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC11614 41016010 LG06-2 431 N SANTA CRUZ AV LOS GATOS CA 9 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC03189?52903029 LG08-2 TOWN PARKING BETWEEN MAIN ST & Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC05510?52903048 LG08-2 TOWN PARKING BETWEEN GREYS LN & Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC07837 52904083 LG08-2 165 LOS GATOS-SARATOGA AV LOS GA Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC01072 52732031 LG11-2 14010 BLOSSOM HILL RD LOS GATOS C Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC02306 52732030 LG11-2 14184 BLOSSOM HILL RD LOS GATOS C Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC06419 56764010 LG11-2 13980 BLOSSOM HILL RD LOS GATOS C Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC_LID_00524 42406129 LG12-4 14777 LOS GATOS BL LOS GATOS CA 95 Private Drainage with LID
Los Gatos SCC01392 40733024 LG12-4 1440 POLLARD RD LOS GATOS CA 9503 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC02038 40733016 LG12-4 1500 POLLARD RD LOS GATOS CA 9503 Private Drainage
Los Gatos SCC07401 40733017 LG12-4 1514 POLLARD RD LOS GATOS CA 9503 Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 52732028 LG11 14000 Blossom Hill Rd @Harwood Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 52301015 LG03 201 Camellia Terrace Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 42414028,
42414036 LG03 15600-15650 LOS GATOS BL Under construction
Los Gatos TBD 51044077 LG08 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17 N. Santa Cruz
Ave Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 51044037 &
51044039 LG08 Town Parking W. Main St. E & W/of
Victory Ln Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 51044032 LG08 33 N. Santa Cruz Ave.Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 51044030 LG08 51 N. Santa Cruz Ave.Private Drainage
Los Gatos TBD 51044029 LG08 59 N. Santa Cruz Ave.Private Drainage
N=26
PLDA Inventory - Los Gatos
Appendix B
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PLDA Inventory - Saratoga
Permittee SCVURPPP
New ID APN TMA PLDA site address Storm Drain Status
Saratoga SCC05083 50324016 S01-2 4TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11521 50324063 S01-2 14487 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11900 50324066 S01-2 14467 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC01906 50324076 S01-2 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11703 50325007 S01-2 14573 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09761 50325025 S01-2 14583 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09748 50325026 S01-2 20665 4TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070-5878 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC10514 51709014 S01-2 14456 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09146 51709042 S01-2 20472 SARATOGA-LOS GATOS RD SARATO Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC12188 51709046 S01-2 14428 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC12601 51709058 S01-2 14572 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC08826 51709061 S01-2 14550 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09397 51709089 S01-2 20506 SARATOGA-LOS GATOS RD SARATO Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09544 36656027 S02-2 12297 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09536 36656028 S02-2 12295 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11935 38660001 S02-2 12280 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC01369 38601026 S02-2 12108 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 50325031 S01-2 4TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709083 S01-2 5TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709011 S01-2 14490 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709012 S01-2 14480 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709014 S01-2 14460-70 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709015 S01-2 14440 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709017 S01-2 14420 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709089 S01-2 14410 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709020 S01-2 20514 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd.Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709021 S01-2 20490 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd.Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 50324086 S01-2 20645 4th Street Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 39302004 S02-2 20480 Blauer Dr.Private Drainage
N=29
Appendix B
As of 1/29/25
139
PLDA Inventory - Saratoga
Permittee SCVURPPP
New ID APN TMA PLDA site address Storm Drain Status
Saratoga SCC05083 50324016 S01-2 4TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11521 50324063 S01-2 14487 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11900 50324066 S01-2 14467 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC01906 50324076 S01-2 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11703 50325007 S01-2 14573 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09761 50325025 S01-2 14583 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09748 50325026 S01-2 20665 4TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070-5878 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC10514 51709014 S01-2 14456 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09146 51709042 S01-2 20472 SARATOGA-LOS GATOS RD SARATO Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC12188 51709046 S01-2 14428 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC12601 51709058 S01-2 14572 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC08826 51709061 S01-2 14550 BIG BASIN WY SARATOGA CA 9507 Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09397 51709089 S01-2 20506 SARATOGA-LOS GATOS RD SARATO Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09544 36656027 S02-2 12297 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC09536 36656028 S02-2 12295 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC11935 38660001 S02-2 12280 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga SCC01369 38601026 S02-2 12108 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE RD SARAT Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 50325031 S01-2 4TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709083 S01-2 5TH ST SARATOGA CA 95070 Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709011 S01-2 14490 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709012 S01-2 14480 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709014 S01-2 14460-70 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709015 S01-2 14440 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709017 S01-2 14420 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709089 S01-2 14410 Big Basin Way Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709020 S01-2 20514 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd.Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 51709021 S01-2 20490 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd.Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 50324086
S01-2 20645 4th Street Private Drainage
Saratoga TBD 39302004 S02-2 20480 Blauer Dr.Private Drainage
N=29
Appendix B
As of 1/29/25
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Department
PREPARED BY: Leslie Arroyo, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Event and Street Closure Grant Program for Fiscal Year
2025/26
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Recommend City Council approve the proposed funding for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Community
Event and Street Closure Grant Program including:
1. Secured funding recipients and allocations as well as total funding amount.
2. Secured funding recipient and allocation for the Street Closure Grant Program.
3. Competitive Event Grant funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
REVISIONS & UPDATES:
• Staff report revised on March 5, 2025, to correct first table on page 3 “Competitive Grants”
from “Secured Street Closure Grant Funding” to “Total Competitive Community Event
Grant Funding”
BACKGROUND:
In FY 2013/14, the City Council approved the Community Event and Street Closure Grant
Program to support local, volunteer-led events that foster community in Saratoga. The program
includes a competitive application process, along with secured funding for certain traditional
events and organizations, which are exempt from the competition. Additionally, it covers street
closure costs for events on Big Basin Way. To qualify, events must be volunteer-led, held in
Saratoga, free and open to the public, and centered on the city’s character, diversity, or history.
Annually, the City Council confirms the events and organizations receiving secured funding, sets
allocation amounts, and determines the total funding for both the Street Closure Grant and the
competitive Community Event Grant Program. A summary of the past three years is provided
below.
REQUEST
Secured Community Event Grant Funding 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Secured Community Event Grant Funding $31,500 $33,500 $41,250 $54,200
Secured Street Closure Grant Funding $22,000 $22,000 $25,250 $30,000
Competitive Grants $10,000 $4,900 $7,400 $8,000
TOTAL $63,500 $60,400 $73,900 $92,200
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COMMUNITY EVENT GRANT PROGRAM SECURED FUNDING RECIPIENTS AND
ALLOCATIONS:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 funding request. The annual
funding allocations for Fiscal Years 2020/21 through 2024/25 are listed below.
Notable requests for increases for 2025/26 include:
• MLK Event and Saratoga Chamber of Commerce: The Council has historically
allocated $2,500 for the MLK event, sponsored by the Ministerial Association. In FY
2025/26, the Ministerial Association will also coordinate the Celebration of Light,
previously managed by the City, resulting in an increased funding request.
• Saratoga Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber is requesting an additional $10,000 to
support the Car Show, Candy Cane Village, Scarecrow Project, and Saratoga Nights.
REQUEST
Secured Community Event Grant Funding 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Blossom Festival $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Chamber of Commerce Events $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $25,000
Fourth of July Celebration $2,500 $2,500 $4,500 $4,500
Hakone Community Events $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,200
Memorial Day Observance $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
MLK Day event/Celebration of Light $0 $2,000 $2,500 $5,000
Saratoga Community Band Concert in the Park $1,000 $1,000 $1,250 $1,000
Saratoga Village Development Council events $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,500
SASCC Health and Wellness Fair $0 $0 $5,000 $5,000
TOTAL $31,500 $33,500 $41,250 $54,200
STREET CLOSURE GRANT PROGRAM SECURED FUNDING RECIPIENT AND
ALLOCATION:
As part of the Community Event Grant Program, the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce’s Classic
Car Show (July) is awarded a dedicated Street Closure Grant. This grant covers expenses related
to the closure of Big Basin Way, including permits, signage, public works, and law enforcement
services. City staff is recommending additional funding allocation for the Fiscal Year 2025/26
Street Closure Grant Program. Due to rising law enforcement costs and additional services
required to support the event, City staff have reviewed the actual expenses incurred in Fiscal
Year 2024/25 and determined that an increase in funding is necessary for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to
sufficiently cover these costs. The secured funding allocations for the Street Closure Grant
Program, beginning with Fiscal Year 2022/23, are outlined in the table below.
PROPOSED
Secured Street Closure Grant Funding 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Secured Street Closure Grant Funding $22,000 $22,000 $25,250 $30,000
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COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANT PROGRAM:
Staff is recommending the total funding amount for the Competitive Community Event Grant
Program for Fiscal Year 2025/26 in the table below. The table outlines the total grant awards
following the City Council's review of applications through Fiscal Year 2024/25 and the
FY25/26 proposed allocation.
PROPOSED
Competitive Grants 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Total Competitive Community Event Grant Funding $10,000 $4,900 $7,400 $8,000
The Competitive Community Event Grant recipients and their allocations from the current fiscal
year (2024/25) are shown below.
Competitive Community Event Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2024/25 Amount
Saratoga My Home $1,400
Community Mitzvah Day $2,000
Serbian Food Festival $2,000
Dragon Boat Festival $2,000
TOTAL $7,400
PROPOSED INCREASE TO GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26:
Staff is recommending City Council approval to increase Community Event Grant Program
funding for Fiscal Year 2025/26 by $18,300 making the total FY25/26 Community Event Grant
Program $92,200.
An increase in program funding is requested to support the following:
• An increase in funding requests from Secured Funding grantees:
o Chamber of Commerce events ($10,000)
o Hakone Community Events ($200)
o The addition of the Celebration of Light ($2,500)
o Saratoga Village Development Council ($500)
• Additional funding of Big Basin Way closure ($4,750)
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A – Community Event Grant Program Policy
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PROGRAM POLICY
PROGRAM POLICY TITLE:Community Event Grant Program Policy
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL:July 1, 2020 via Resolution No. 20-047
I.PURPOSE
This policyoutlines the criteria Council applies to determine secured and unsecured funding
allocations for the Community Event Grant Program. The objective is to provide guidelines
to administer a program that is in-line with Council direction and is helpful to event
organizers wishing to request community grant funding. This policy is effective with the
Community Event Grant process beginning in December 2019.
II.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The criteria for receiving Community Event Grant funding is listed below:
a. Event is a volunteer-led event held in Saratoga.
b. Event is free and open to everyone.
c. The event concentrates on Saratoga’s character, diversity or history.
d. The event celebrates the community as a wholeand is not limited to a small group such
as reunions.
III.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Community Event Program requirements are listed below:
a. Community Event funding applications are to include an itemized list of expenses
identifying specific expenses desired for grant funding. The application must be
completed, signed, and submitted during the annual application process. Off-cycle
requests are not allowed.
b. Event organizers are to obtain a minimum of $1 million liability insurance coverage for
the event. Events organized by individuals or an informal group of individuals, that are
not a part of or related to any non-profit corporation or other legal business entity, may
request City Council approval for event insurance to be provided by the City’s insurance
program. Events approved to receive event insurance through the City’s insurance
program include: Saratoga’s Independence Day Celebration, Saratoga Village
Development Council events, and Bollywood in the Park.
c. Unsecured event funding requests are limited to a maximum of $2,000.
d. Events run by organizations receiving Secured Community Event Grant Funding are not
eligible to apply for discretionary funding.
IV.ANNUAL APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process begins in December for the following Fiscal Year. The timeline is
outlined below:
a.December - Council reviews and determines both secured and unsecured funding
amounts for the next fiscal year’s Community Grant allocations.
b.January - Applications for unsecured funding grants are available and event organizers
are invited to apply.
c.February -Completed applications are due. Applications are reviewed and compiled for
Council review.
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d.March - Council determines the unsecured funding distribution for events based on
funding availability and need.
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department
PREPARED BY: Cindy McCormick, Development Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of Housing Element Progress & Future Assessment of Housing
Opportunities
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the Report and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND:
In 2024, then Vice Mayor Aftab, with the support of Councilmember Page, asked that this item be
placed on a future agenda for the purpose of revisiting other potential areas of the City for housing.
The adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan (Housing Element) identifies and
analyzes existing and projected housing needs and sets the official policies for the preservation,
conservation, rehabilitation, and production of housing in Saratoga. The Housing Element contains
54 specific programs to facilitate affordable and market rate housing opportunities. Each program
has a specific objective and timeframe, as illustrated in Attachment A.
Government Code section 65400 requires that each jurisdiction prepare an annual progress report
(APR) on the status of the housing element and progress in its implementation. Staff will be
presenting the APR, including the implementation status for all 54 Housing Element programs, to
the City Council on March 19, 2025. The information presented below highlights Saratoga’s
progress on implementing the Housing Element, followed by a discussion of assessing future
housing opportunities.
DISCUSSION:
Housing Element Progress
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The 2023-2031 Housing Element Policy Program describes the actions necessary to address
present and future housing needs and to meet the specific requirements of State law. In developing
the Policy Program, the City assessed its housing needs and received input from the community.
Twenty-four (24) of the Housing Element Programs required amendments to the City’s Zoning
Ordinance. The City has completed 21 of the 24 required zoning amendment programs and is
scheduled to complete the remaining three programs by the end of the 2025 calendar year. Two
of the three remaining zoning amendment programs are currently scheduled for review by the
Planning Commission and City Council. On February 26, 2025, the Planning Commission held a
Public Hearing to consider an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Program 5.1.1) which includes
preference criteria for households that live and/or work in Saratoga and/or persons with a
disability (Program 4.3-2). The ordinance will then be considered by the City Council. The final
remaining zoning amendment will provide objective design standards for the Saratoga Village.
This process will be similar to the effort to convert the Single-Family Residential Design Review
Handbook guidelines into objective standards. As described in the January 15, 2025, staff report
for the City Council’s consideration of the contract with Lisa Wise Consultants, the City will
conduct community outreach (e.g., stakeholder interviews, workshop, survey) with Village
residents and business owners, development stakeholders, and other interested community
members. That effort is estimated to be complete in December 2025.
The following list represents the 24 programs that require a zoning amendment.
Housing Element Program Date of
Completion
1.1-1: Adequate Sites for Housing or RHNA Rezoning 7/3/24
1.2-1: New General Plan Designations and Zoning Districts 7/3/24
1.2-4: Lot Consolidation Program 3/5/25
1.2-5: Rezone Argonaut Shopping Center as Commercial 7/3/24
1.2-6: Conversion to Duplexes and Triplexes 7/3/24
3.1-3: Reduced Parking for ADUs 7/3/24
3.1-6: Consistency with ADU State Law 7/3/24
3.2-1: Amend Zoning Standards in Districts that allow Mixed-Use 7/3/24
3.2-2: Reduced Setbacks for Small Non-Conforming Parcels 7/3/24
3.2-3: Transitional and Supportive Housing 7/3/24
3.2-4: Low Barrier Navigation Center 7/3/24
3.2-5: Employee Housing 7/3/24
3.2-6: Manufactured Housing 7/3/24
3.2-7: Group Homes 7/3/24
3.2-8: Modify Senate Bill 9 and ADU Regulations 7/3/24
3.2-9: Modify Design Review Findings for Objectivity 3/5/25
3.2-10: Modify Single-Family Residential Design Review Handbook 3/5/25
3.3-1: Objective Design Standards for Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Developments 7/3/24
3.3-2: Maintain Community Design and Character 7/3/24
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3.3-3: Preserve the Historic Character of Saratoga Village pending
4.3-2: Housing for Persons Employed in Saratoga pending
4.3-4: Religious Institutional Sites 7/3/24
4.4-1: Amend Standards for Emergency Shelters to Comply with AB 2339 7/3/24
5.1-1: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance pending
Twenty-six (26) of the 54 Programs require the City to implement a Policy, Procedure, or Program,
or perform outreach through meetings, workshops, newsletters, or website updates. In addition to
the information presented below the following table, the APR presented on March 19, 2025, will
report the implementation status and timeframe for these 26 Programs:
1.1-3 Replacement Unit Program
1.1-5: Labor Union
1.2-2: Development of Non-Vacant Sites
1.2-3 Encourage and Facilitate Lot Consolidation
1.3-1: Encourage Efficient Use of Energy Resources in Residential Development
1.3-2: Encourage Green Building Practices in Home Construction
1.4-1: Coordinate with the local water and sewer agencies to assist in planning for adequate water and
sewer service.
2.2-1: Community Education Regarding the Availability of Rehabilitation Programs
2.2-2: Code Compliance Program
2.2-3: Historic Preservation Program and Mills Act
3.1-1: Pre-Approved Plan Sets for ADUs
3.1-2: Encourage Deed Restricted ADUs or JADUs
3.1-4: Educational Campaign and Information
4.1-1: Continue to Implement Density Bonus Ordinance
4.2-1: Reasonable Accommodation Procedures
4.2-2: Housing Opportunities for Persons Living with Disabilities
4.2-3: Universal Design
4.2-4: Affordable Housing Incentives and Waivers
4.3-1: Development of Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households
4.3-3: Shared Housing
5.1-2: Partnerships with Affordable Development Community
5.1-3: Affirmatively Market Affordable Housing Developments
5.2-1: Promote Fair Housing Efforts
5.2-2: Develop Comprehensive Outreach Strategy for Housing
5.3-1: Fair Housing Webpage
The Planning Commission’s proposed workplan includes the selection of pre-approved plans for
accessory dwelling units (ADU) (Program (3.1-1). Assembly Bill (AB) 3321 also requires all
California jurisdictions to develop a process for pre-approving ADUs by January 1, 2025. The City
has partnered with the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative to develop a website (unique to
Saratoga) that will include the selected pre-approved plans in addition to other information that
may be helpful to an applicant. The City has full control of which ADU plans are selected.
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Many of the Housing Element Programs require outreach. City staff are actively engaging property
owners, residential development stakeholders, and regional partners. For example, on February
27, 2025, City staff met with the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing to talk about
the Santa Clara Urban County Program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and
other programs to promote development of housing for lower incomes, including extremely low-
income households (Program 4.3-1). City staff also frequently meet with property owners and real
estate professionals who ask about lot consolidation (Programs 1.2-3 and 1.2-4), Senate Bill 9
(Program 3.2-8) and duplexes and triplexes (Program 1.2-6). Staff met with Front Porch, a senior
living nonprofit organization with senior living communities, outreach programs and services. The
meeting was to discuss ways to implement (Program 4.3-3: Shared Housing) in Saratoga. Further
discussion with the organization will occur this calendar year.
The City is also collaborating with the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Monte Sereno, and the Town
of Los Gatos (i.e., West Valley Collaboration - Homeless and Housing Programs) to explore
potential shared approaches on regional housing needs in the West Valley area. For example, the
West Valley Collaboration is exploring a West Valley Shelter Feasibility Study. Information on
the study and a potential MOU with the participating cities will be presented to the City Council
on March 19, 2025.
Furthermore, on February 27, 2025, City staff participated in an Affordable Housing Developers
Roundtable, coordinated by SV@Home and the West Valley Collaboration. During this meeting,
City staff provided information on Saratoga’s lot consolidation program, new mixed-use zoning
opportunity sites, potential Affordable Housing Incentives and Waivers (Program 4.2-4) and
Development of Housing for Extremely Low-Income Households (Program 4.3-1). City staff
provided an overview of two lot consolidation opportunity sites: the Saratoga Avenue Housing
Site consisting of five parcels, totaling 11.45 acres; and the Village East Housing Site consisting
of six parcels, totaling 2.9 acres. City staff also highlighted the City-owned parcel within the
Village East opportunity site, which has capacity for eight below-market rate affordable units, with
a minimum of two units for extremely low-income households or special needs individuals. Staff
has also met with the landowner of the Village East Housing Site on many occasions over the past
twelve (12) months to discuss redevelopment ideas. In addition to promoting the Programs and
opportunity sites noted above, this outreach event illustrates the City’s commitment to form
partnerships with the affordable development community (Program 5.1-2).
The remaining four (4) Programs require the City to track and evaluate whether a Policy,
Procedure, or Program is meeting its quantitative objectives. If the City is not on target, the City
must implement additional incentives to ensure Program success. The next section of the staff
report will address Programs 1.1-2 and 1.1-4. The APR presented on March 19, 2025, will report
the City’s progress with Programs 2.1-1 and 3.1-5.
1.1-2: No Net Loss Monitoring
1.1-4: Pipeline Projects
2.1-1: Monitoring and Preservation of Existing Affordable Housing
3.1-5: ADU Tracking and Monitoring
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Future Assessment of Housing Opportunities
As noted above, the Housing Element requires the City to track and evaluate whether a Policy,
Procedure, or Program is meeting its quantitative objectives. If the City is not on target, the City
must implement additional incentives towards Program success. As noted on page 7-38 of the
Housing Element, [w]hile Saratoga cannot control the amount of housing built, the city intends to
make a good faith effort to achieve housing production at a level consistent with its regional
housing needs allocation (RHNA). This section of the staff report summarizes no net loss
requirements under Program 1.1-2 and briefly describes Program 1.1-4 which requires the City to
identify alternative actions by the end of the 2027 calendar year if the City is not on target.
Although the City is currently processing a number of applications submitted under a State law
known as the “Builder’s Remedy,”, those projects, if approved, will not satisfy all of the units
assessed under the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Additional information
on these projects, ADUs, and other housing projects currently under review will be included in the
March 19, 2025, APR staff report.
The City’s RHNA assessment is illustrated in the 2023-2031 Housing Element Table 2-4:
Programs 1.1.-2 and 1.1-4 provide as follows:
Program 1.1-2: No Net Loss Monitoring - Pursuant to SB 166, the City will develop a
procedure to track unit count and income/affordability of the sites inventory. The purpose
of Government Code Section 65863 (No Net Loss Law) is to ensure development
opportunities remain available throughout the planning period to accommodate a
jurisdiction’s regional housing need allocation (RHNA), especially for lower- and
moderate-income households. The following presents a summary of No Net Loss
requirements:
• A jurisdiction must maintain adequate sites to accommodate its remaining unmet
RHNA by each income category at all times throughout the entire planning
period.
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• A jurisdiction may not take any action to reduce a parcel’s residential density
unless it makes findings that the remaining sites identified in its Housing Element
sites inventory can accommodate the jurisdiction’s remaining unmet RHNA by
each income category, or if it identifies additional sites so that there is no net loss
of residential unit capacity.
• If a jurisdiction approves a development of a parcel identified in its Housing
Element sites inventory with fewer units than shown in the Housing Element, it
must either make findings that the Housing Element’s remaining sites have
sufficient capacity to accommodate the remaining unmet RHNA by each income
level, or identify and make available sufficient sites to accommodate the
remaining unmet RHNA for each income category.
• A jurisdiction may not disapprove a housing project on the basis that approval of
the development would trigger the identification or zoning of additional adequate
sites to accommodate the remaining RHNA.
Program 1.1-4: Pipeline Projects - By June 2027, the City will evaluate the progress of
pipeline projects and if construction is not anticipated in the planning period, the City will
take alternative actions within six months to maintain adequate sites in the planning period
to accommodate the remaining RHNA. Alternative actions may include identifying
additional sites or rezoning capacity at appropriate densities.
Staff is not proposing any new programs, site selection, or rezonings at this time. Staff will take
direction from the City Council on any additional programs, outreach efforts, or other ideas that
may interest the Council.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A - 2023-2031 Housing Element Policy Program
1886279.1
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7. POLICY PROGRAM
This section describes the City of Saratoga’s Policy Program for the 2023-2031 Housing
Element. The Policy Program describes the specific policy actions necessary to address
present and future housing needs and to meet the specific requirements of State law. In
developing the Policy Program, the City assessed its housing needs, evaluated the
performance of existing programs, and received input from the community through
participation in housing workshops (see Section 2, Housing Needs Assessment, and Appendices
A, Community Outreach and C, Past Performance).
Three types of statements are included in this section: goals, policies, and programs. Goals
express broad, long-term statements for desired outcomes. Each goal is followed by multiple
policies. The policies are intended to guide decision makers, staff, and other City
representatives in the day-to-day operations of the city. They are statements that describe
the City’s position on specific housing issues. Some policies, but not all, require specific
programs to ensure their effective implementation.
7.1 GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL 1 HOUSING PRODUCTION AND VARIETY. A housing stock comprising a
variety of housing and tenancy types at a range of prices, within close
proximity to services and opportunity, which meets the varied needs of
existing and future City residents, who represent a full spectrum of age,
income, and other demographic characteristics.
Policy 1.1 Provide adequate capacity to meet the Sites Inventory for Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
Policy 1.2 Allow more multi-family housing through rezoning, lot
consolidation incentives, and other programs.
Policy 1.3 Incentivize efficient buildings and conservation.
Policy 1.4 Coordinate with the local water and sewer agencies to assist in
planning for adequate water and sewer service.
GOAL 2 INCENTIVIZE AND PRESERVE HOUSING. Programs that conserve housing
currently available and affordable to lower-income households, and
programs that prevent or reverse deterioration in areas exhibiting
symptoms of physical decline.
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Policy 2.1 Continue to monitor, track, and encourage preservation of
affordable housing at-risk of loss or conversion to market rate
housing.
Policy 2.2 Connect owners to resources to rehabilitate and improve the
condition of existing affordable housing stock.
GOAL 3 REMOVAL OF CONSTRAINTS TO THE PRODUCTION OF HOUSING. Removal
of governmental policies or regulations that unnecessarily constrain the
development or improvement of market-rate or affordable housing.
Policy 3.1 Reduce constraints to ADU development process.
Policy 3.2 Periodically review and update the Zoning Ordinance to remove
language that constrains development and stay abreast of updates
to State law to reduce constraints to emergency shelters, low
barrier navigation centers, supportive housing, and group homes.
Policy 3.3 Establish objective design standards to facilitate streamlined
project permitting and update existing design guidelines.
GOAL 4 ACCESS TO HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. Promote through community
outreach and education housing information and resources designed for
persons with special housing needs.
Policy 4.1 Incentivize affordable housing development by leveraging density
bonuses.
Policy 4.2 Address the special needs of persons with disabilities, including
developmental disabilities, through provision of supportive and
accessible housing that allows persons with disabilities to live
independent lives.
Policy 4.3 Support extremely low-income households and Saratoga workers
through incentive programs.
Policy 4.4 Amend standards for Emergency Shelters to comply with AB 2339
GOAL 5 AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING. Promote equal opportunity
for all residents to reside in the housing of their choice regardless of their
special characteristics as protected under State and federal fair housing
law.
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Policy 5.1 Provide for the production of additional affordable housing
through market incentives and improvements and developer
partnerships.
Policy 5.2 Improve awareness, access, and use of education, training,
complaint investigation, mediation services of the fair housing
service provider, particularly in areas sensitive to displacement,
low-income, racial/ethnic concentration, disability, or other fair
housing considerations.
Policy 5.3 Prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of housing with regard
to characteristics protected under State and federal fair housing
laws.
7.2 PROGRAMS
Table 7-1 includes the proposed programs tied to each goal and policy.
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TABLE 7-1: GOALS, POLICIES, AND PROPOSED PROGRAMS
POLICY
INDEX PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVE/
METRIC AND GEOGRAPHIC
TARGETING TIME FRAME
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY
FINANCING
SOURCE
Goal 1. Housing Production and Variety
1.1 1.1-1: Adequate Sites for
Housing or RHNA
Rezoning
Rezone sites as identified within Section 6,
Adequate Sites to accommodate 1,857
residential units, representing the city’s RHNA of
1,712 units and an 8 percent buffer to allow for
compliance with No Net Loss Provisions of SB
166. Housing sites identified in the previous
Housing Element: Gateway South and Prospect
Lawrence will be rezoned to Mixed Use (MU).
The Downtown Village site from the previous
housing element has been removed as a
candidate site. All reuse sites will be upzoned
(including Fellowship Plaza, Gateway South, and
Prospect sites) to meet density requirements for
lower-income households and allow by-right
approvals for housing developments that
include 20 percent or more of its units as
affordable to lower-income households. The
rezoning (and zoning text amendments
referenced in Policy 1.1-2) will support housing
development at the following income levels:
VLI: 472
LI: 281
MI: 289
AMI: 815
This program is in compliance with Government
Code Section 65583.2 (H) and (I)
Rezone 62.5 acres (as
referenced in Section 6,
Adequate Sites) to allow for:
472 very low-income
units
281 low-income units
289 moderate-income
units
815 above moderate-
income units
Upzone RHNA 5 sites.
Geographic target: Citywide
Complete rezonings by
May 2024.
CD General
Fund
1.1 1.1-2: No Net Loss
Monitoring
Pursuant to SB 166 (No Net Loss – Gov; adopted
in 2017), the City will develop a procedure to
track:
Develop procedure to track
unit count and
Development of the
procedure by June 2024,
CD General
Fund
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QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVE/
METRIC AND GEOGRAPHIC
TARGETING TIME FRAME
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY
FINANCING
SOURCE
Unit count and income/affordability
assumed on parcels included in the sites
inventory identified within Section 6,
Adequate Sites.
Actual units constructed and income/
affordability when parcels are developed.
Net change in capacity and summary of
remaining capacity in meeting remaining
RHNA.
income/affordability of the
sites inventory.
Geographic target: Citywide
ongoing maintenance
thereafter.
1.1 1.1-3 Replacement Unit
Program
Adopt a policy requiring replacement housing
units subject to the requirements of
Government Code Section 65915 (c)(3) when
new development occurs on a housing inventory
site which currently has or within the past five
years had residential uses (existing, vacated or
demolished), and was legally restricted to low-
income households, or subject to price control,
or occupied by low-income households.
Policy requiring new housing
development to replace all
affordable housing units lost
due to new development on
site, at equal or greater levels
of affordability.
Geographic target: Citywide
Adopt policy by May
2024, apply policy as
applications on Housing
Element inventory sites
are received and
processed.
CD General
Fund
1.1 1.1-4: Pipeline Projects The City will facilitate and support pipeline
projects during the planning period by working
with applicants to ensure reviews are done in a
timely manner and technical assistance is
provided as needed and public meetings
limitations are followed, as required by SB 330.
And as needed, provide incentives or additional
assistance like expediting project review,
supporting funding applications, and working to
avoid unnecessary delays in processing of the
applications. By June 2027, the City will evaluate
the progress of pipeline projects and if
construction is not anticipated in the planning
period, the City will take alternative actions
118 units (including 9 low-,
and 109 above-moderate
income units) constructed by
end of planning period.
Geographic target: Various
approved SB 9 projects,
Quito Village, Marshall Lane
Subdivision, Quito Vessing
Subdivision, and Hill Ave.
single-family home approved
projects
Ongoing; Evaluate
progress by June 2027
and take alternative
actions by December
2027 to maintain
adequate sites in the
planning period.
118 units constructed by
January 2031
CD General
Fund
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FINANCING
SOURCE
within 6 months to maintain adequate sites in
the planning period to accommodate the
remaining RHNA. Alternative actions may include
identifying additional sites or rezoning capacity
at appropriate densities.
1.1 1.1-5: Labor Union Encourage developers and contractors to
evaluate hiring local labor, hiring from or
contributing to apprenticeship programs,
increasing resources for labor compliance, and
providing living wages.
Establish and post a list of
local labor unions and
apprenticeship programs on
City’s website and encourage
developers and contractors
to hire local labor.
Geographic target: Citywide
Establish list by
September 2024. Bi-
annually update the list
or upon requests from
the local unions to be
added to the list.
CD General
Fund
1.2 1.2-1: New General Plan
Designations and Zoning
Districts
Amend the General Plan to establish three
mixed-use land use designations. Amend Zoning
Ordinance to establish three new mixed-use
zoning districts with minimum densities ranging
from 15-25, 30-40, and 80-150 du/acre to
provide for development of housing at lower-
income levels and 100 percent residential. The
new districts will have a reduced parking
requirement Addresses fair housing contributing
factors relating to a lack of affordable housing
and high-density development.
Adopt General Plan and code
amendments to facilitate
development of 1,198 units
(including 352 very low-
income, 152 low-income, 169
moderate-income, and 525
above-moderate income
units).
Geographic target: Citywide
Complete rezonings by
May 2024.
CD General
Fund
1.2 1.2-2: Development of
Non-Vacant Sites
Establish an outreach and coordination program
to connect developers, builders, and owners of
non-vacant sites. Program shall:
Emphasize reaching out to owners of non-
vacant sites to discuss any interest in
redeveloping and available incentives.
Engage with 5 property
owners of high-potential
non-vacant sites each year.
Geographic target: Citywide
Initiate by July 2024 and
maintain throughout
planning period on a
quarterly basis.
CD General
Fund
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METRIC AND GEOGRAPHIC
TARGETING TIME FRAME
RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY
FINANCING
SOURCE
Establish annual meetings with
developers and builders.
1.2 1.2-3 Encourage and
Facilitate Lot
Consolidation
Consolidation of small lots allows a development
to utilize the land more efficiently, achieve
economies of scale, and offer opportunity for
improved site design and amenities. The City will
encourage the consolidation of small lots to
facilitate the development of mixed-use and
multifamily developments, particularly for
affordable housing with the following actions:
Assist developers in identification of
parcels with lot consolidation potential.
Continue to utilize a ministerial process
for lot consolidation unless other
discretionary reviews are required as part
of the project.
Update City website with
inventory of sites.
Outreach resulting in
conversations with 3
property owners and
developers each year to
encourage and assist with lot
consolidation and
development (prioritizing lots
composing RHNA 6 housing
sites).
Geographic target: Citywide
with a focus on Gateway
North, Gateway South,
Saratoga Avenue, Village
East, and Prospect Lawrence
housing sites
Develop inventory of
sites and post to the
City’s website by July
2024; update annually
throughout planning
period.
Outreach to rotating
groups of property
owners every 12 months.
CD General
Fund
1.2 1.2-4: Lot Consolidation
Program
The City has identified nine parcels within
housing opportunity sites that could benefit
from lot consolidation incentives. These parcels
range in size from 0.28 to 0.46 acres. To facilitate
lot consolidation, the City will implement a
program with the following incentives:
Transfer of Development Rights for
housing
Waived fees and expedited processing
Develop a graduated density scale
based on parcel size to encourage
By September 2024,
implement lot consolidation
incentives to facilitate mixed
use development.
Promote the program
through dissemination of
brochures at public counters
and providing information on
City website and contacting
property owners and
prospective mixed-use and
Implement program by
September 2024.
Engage property owners
and developers by
December 2024 and
promote program
throughout planning
period.
If by mid-way through
the RHNA cycle (2027),
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voluntary private actions to consolidate
lots to be at least 0.75 to 1 acre in size to
facilitate quality infill development.
Increased Floor Area
Increased Building Height
Reduced Setbacks
Parking Reduction: Required parking
may be reduced subject to finding that
due to lot consolidation adequate parking
will be available to serve the subject
project;
Signage Bonus: Area of permitted signs
within mixed use zones may be increased,
subject to finding that the increased size
of signs on one consolidated parcel will
not adversely affect the visibility of signs
on adjacent parcels.
The City will advertise the lot consolidation
provisions to existing property owners and
prospective mixed-use and affordable housing
developers. Advertisement actions may include
preparation and distribution of a brochure with
information about program incentives and an
invitation to attend a working session to discuss
opportunities for lot consolidation and mixed-
use residential development, including
affordable housing development.
affordable housing
developers to highlight lot
consolidation incentives
available to support
redevelopment of these
parcels.
Geographic target: Citywide
with a focus on the housing
opportunity sites with small
parcels.
trends indicate a
potential shortfall in
meeting the estimated
units for area for all
small sites in the
inventory, modify the
program to provide
additional incentives to
encourage lot
consolidation and/or
identify additional sites
to expand site capacity
to the extent necessary
to accommodate the
RHNA.
1.2 1.2-5: Rezone Argonaut
Shopping Center as
Commercial
Retain the City’s only shopping center with a
grocery store by rezoning the Argonaut
Shopping Center comprised of assessor parcel
numbers: 393-01-024, -025, -026, -028, and 393-
Adopt code amendment.
Geographic target: Argonaut
Shopping Center
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01-041, -042 so that only commercial uses are
allowed on these sites.
1.2 1.2-6: Conversion to
Duplexes and Triplexes
To increase housing opportunity and mobility
beyond identified RHNA sites, the City will
amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow
conversion by right of existing, conforming
single family residences to up to three units (i.e.,
into a duplex or triplex), in addition to one ADU
and one Junior ADU (and one additional ADU if
located in existing converted space and the
duplex or triplex will be in addition) as permitted
by State law, and subject to objective
development standards to be prepared by the
City. These conversion units (attached or
detached) would be permitted in residential
areas in the specific portions of the R-1-20 and
R-1-40 zones that are outside of the Wildland
Urban Interface (WUI) and Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones and have adequate water and
sewer service (refer to Figure 6-12 in Section 6,
Sites Inventory). To further incentivize this
program, application fees will also be waived.
This will include at least 1,300 parcels and the
City estimates 100 units could potentially be
developed during this planning period. The City
will conduct a mid-cycle evaluation to examine
progress of the conversion units program and
make adjustments to the program if the City is
not on track to meet the objective. This may
include expanding outreach efforts to
homeowners in target areas, conducting annual
information sessions, offering additional
Seek conversion of single
family homes to create 100
new units in duplexes and/or
triplexes converted from
existing single-family homes
throughout the planning
period.
Geographic target: R-1-20
and R-1-40 zones outside the
WUI and Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones
Amend the Zoning Code
by May 2024. Post
information on the
conversion units
program to the City’s
website by June 2024.
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incentives or concessions or additional land use
strategies such as increasing densities (e.g., SB
10), rezoning to allow duplexes, fourplexes and
smaller multi-family uses to encourage housing
choices throughout the City.
1.3 1.3-1: Encourage Efficient
Use of Energy Resources
in Residential
Development
In December 2020, the City adopted the
Saratoga Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2030 which
identifies strategies to exceed the State’s goal of
40 percent below 1990 emissions in 2030. The
plan identifies Energy Efficiency Programs
including a Green Building Reach Code. The City
encourages the efficient use of energy resources
in residential development consistent with the
City’s adopted Climate Action Plan. Strategies the
City employs to encourage energy conservation
measures in residential development include:
The City’s participation in the
CaliforniaFIRST Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) Program which provides
property owners with long-term loans to
fund green energy and energy efficiency
improvements to their residences. The
City maintains a website for the
CaliforniaFIRST PACE Program which
provides residents with information on
the program and eligible improvements,
and
The City is also a member of the Silicon
Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Partnership, a
joint public agency made up of Santa
Clara County communities that provides
clean/renewable electricity sources to the
Update CaliforniaFIRST
website and publicize energy
resources information and
incentives via the City’s
various communication
channels.
Geographic target: Citywide
Investigate and develop,
as appropriate, incentive
strategies and publicize
the program at least
once a year via the City’s
communication
channels.
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city of Saratoga working closely with
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E). The
City shall review and update its
CaliforniaFIRST website pertaining to
dissemination of information for energy
resources in residential development to
ensure that links are appropriate and
functional.
1.3 1.3-2: Encourage Green
Building Practices in
Home Construction
The City encourages the use of “green building”
practices in existing and new home construction
consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan.
This includes:
Creating a “Go Green in Saratoga” or
similar webpage that provides public
information and offers related to low-cost
permits as an incentive to install solar
panels on residential buildings,
Offering low-cost permits as an incentive
to install solar panels; and
Adopting a green building reach code in
2019 that requires all new residential and
non-residential buildings to use electric
heat pump technology for their space and
water heating (natural gas is permitted as
a fuel source for clothes drying, food
cooking, and fireplaces, but these
appliance connections must be “electric-
ready”) and requiring new commercial
buildings to exceed Title 24 energy
efficiency requirements by 15 percent.
Create a “Go Green in
Saratoga” or similar
webpage.
Geographic target: Citywide
Update City website
within one (1) year of
Housing Element
adoption.
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1.4 1.4-1: Coordinate with
the local water and
sewer agencies to assist
in planning for adequate
water and sewer service.
Upon adoption of the Housing Element, mail
each water and sewer provider a letter that
includes:
The text of Government Code Section 65589.7
requiring water and sewer providers to grant
priority for service allocations to proposed
developments that include housing units
affordable to lower (including very low and
extremely low) income households.
A link to the Housing Element.
Send letter to water and
sewer providers
Geographic target: Citywide
Upon adoption of the
Housing Element
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2.1 2.1-1: Monitoring and
Preservation of Existing
Affordable Housing
The City shall continue to maintain a database to
provide for the regular monitoring of deed-
restricted units that have the potential of
converting to market- rate during the period.
Additionally, the City will review funding
opportunities for owners of these units to
extend and/or renew deed restrictions and/or
covenants. The City shall ensure compliance with
noticing requirements and provide for tenant
education when a notice of conversion is
received. The noticing and purchasing
requirements will be updated to be consistent
with AB 1521 adopted in 2017. Addresses fair
housing contributing factors relating to a lack of
affordable housing.
Monitor and Preserve 170
“At-Risk” units (Fellowship
Plaza and Saratoga Court) to
reduce displacement risk.
Geographic target: Citywide
with a focus on Fellowship
Plaza and Saratoga Court
Ongoing/Annual report
of units.
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2.2 2.2-1: Community
Education Regarding the
Availability of
Rehabilitation Programs
The City will provide information regarding the
availability of rehabilitation programs, including
those through the Santa Clara County Housing
Authority, to targeted groups such as very low-,
low- and moderate-income homeowners,
Rehabilitate 16 units by 2031
to reduce displacement risk.
Provide updated materials
on the website.
Apply for funding
annually. Engage with
Santa Clara County
Housing Authority to
understand the
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leverage
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owners of older residences, and owners of rental
units occupied by lower-income seniors, and
other special needs households using available
media channels and neighborhood and
community organizations including but not
limited to homeowners’ associations. The City
will continue to disseminate information using
the City’s website and social media platforms as
well as advertisements in the local newspapers.
The City will track rehabilitations completed
through its programs. Addresses fair housing
contributing factors relating to a lack of
affordable housing, particularly for seniors.
Use social media platforms
to disseminate information
on rehabilitation programs.
Geographic target: Citywide
availability of
rehabilitation programs
annually.
Update website and use
social media to
disseminate information
annually.
federal
financing
2.2 2.2-2: Code Compliance
Program
The City will continue to use code compliance
measures when required to ensure that the
existing housing stock in the city is maintained
and preserved in a safe and sanitary condition.
The City’s Code Compliance staff is responsible
for ensuring compliance with building and
property maintenance codes. The Code
Compliance program is complaint-based. The
City will continue to use Code Compliance, as
well as Building Department staff to ensure
compliance with building and property
maintenance codes. The City will also develop an
enforcement program to prevent displacement
or mitigate through funding for rehabilitation
assistance and assistance with relocation costs
for lower-income households.
Develop a program to reduce
displacement risk as a result
of code compliance and
continue to conduct code
compliance.
Geographic target: Citywide
Develop Displacement
Risk Reduction Program
by January 2025.
Conduct code
compliance on an
ongoing basis.
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2.2 2.2-3: Historic
Preservation Program
and Mills Act
The City will implement its historic preservation
and Mills Act programs to offer property tax
relief as an incentive to preserve, rehabilitate
Preserve 16 additional
historic structures by 2031.
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and maintain historic resources in Saratoga. The
City’s goal is to conserve the historically
significant residential structures identified in the
City’s Heritage Resource Inventory and
encourage additional property owners to pursue
listing as a qualified historic property and
associated Mills Act incentives for preservation.
The City has processed five Mills Act
preservation contracts over the past Housing
Element cycle and expects to process an average
of three per year over the course of this cycle.
Geographic target: Citywide
Goal 3. Removal of Constraints to the Production of Housing
3.1 3.1-1: Pre-Approved Plan
Sets for ADUs
The City will further streamline the permit
process for ADUs by developing a Permit Ready
ADU Program to offer property owners a
selection of preapproved ADU building plans.
Make a variety of example ADU plan sets
available to facilitate reduced applicant cost and
expedited review for ADUs. The City will ensure
example plans provide choices and diversity in
size to accommodate a variety of household
sizes and types. Conduct proactive outreach as
described in Program 3.1-4 Educational
Campaign and Information.
Establish a Permit Ready
ADU program with
preapproved ADU plan sets
for at least 3 models that
vary in designs and sizes.
Support and permit
construction of at least 50
ADUs annually.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
Establish Permit Ready
ADU program by January
2025.
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Restricted ADUs or JADUs
As part of the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023,
the City recently eliminated planning, building,
and public works permit fees for deed restricted,
affordable ADUs or JADUs. The City shall
Construct at least 15 very low
and 15 low income ADUs
annually.
Evaluate effectiveness of
ADU approvals and
affordability through
Program 3-1.5 and
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consider additional incentives to encourage
homeowners to deed restrict ADUs for lower-
income households. Explore options for
establishing a loan program to help
homeowners finance the construction of ADUs.
Conduct proactive outreach as described in
Program 3.1-4 Educational Campaign and
Information. Addresses fair housing contributing
factors relating to a lack of affordable housing.
Geographic target: Citywide consider additional
incentives by January
2026.
3.1 3.1-3: Reduced Parking
for ADUs
Reduce or eliminate parking requirements for
deed restricted, affordable ADUs or JADUs
pursuant to State law. Consider whether to
further reduce off-street parking space.
Addresses fair housing contributing factors
relating to a lack of affordable housing.
Construct at least 15 very
low-and 15 low-income ADUs
annually.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
Adopt code
amendments by July
2024.
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3.1 3.1-4: Educational
Campaign and
Information
Promote information and tools available to
facilitate ADU and SB9 construction including:
Implement a public information and
proactive outreach campaign via the City’s
website to encourage residents to
construct ADUs or SB9 units, inform
property owners of the development,
permitting procedures, construction
resources, and the importance of ADUs
and SB 9 units, including those affordable
to lower-income households.
Support the development of
at least 80 housing units
through SB-9 projects and
400 ADUs by January 2031.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
Make information and
tools available by July
2024. Implement
proactive outreach
campaign by September
2024.
Update online materials,
conduct community
meetings or send
mailers, and connect
with homeowners’
associations annually.
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Update promotional materials and flyers
regarding ADUs and SB 9 and make
available at the Permit counter and to
project applicants for all discretionary
land use applications.’
Promote the construction of ADUs and
SB9 units in high resource areas and
areas of concentrated affluence at least
annually by supplying informational
materials in community gathering places
such as high-resource areas or mailers to
residents of high-resource areas.
Inform homeowner associations that
covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs) prohibiting ADUs are contrary to
State law.
Coordinate with the Santa Clara County
Planning Collaborative to utilize regional
resources and adopt policies, procedures,
and standards consistent with
neighboring jurisdictions to streamline
ADU applications.
3.1 3.1-5: ADU Tracking
and Monitoring
Annually monitor the development and
affordability of ADUs every other year beginning
in 2023 to better understand their role in the
Saratoga housing market and the income groups
they serve. If trends indicate a potential shortfall
in meeting the estimated ADUs in the sites
inventory, consider additional efforts to
incentivize ADU production and reassess and
revise the overall sites strategy for the RHNA
within one year through adjusting ADU capacity
Prepare Annual Progress
Report and construct 50
ADUs annually.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
Evaluate effectiveness of
ADU approvals and
affordability every other
year beginning in 2025;
and identify additional
incentives and/or site
capacity, if needed, by
2027.
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assumptions with actual permitted units, and/or
identifying additional sites to expand site
capacity to the extent necessary to
accommodate the RHNA.
3.1 3.1-6: Consistency with
ADU State Law
Update City’s ADU ordinance to comply with
State law.
City’s ADU ordinance remains
in compliance with State law.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
By May 2024. Review
annually and update
within 6 months of
review.
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3.2 3.2-1: Amend Zoning
Standards in Districts
that allow Mixed-Use
Adopt the following amendments to
development standards in Zoning Districts that
allow Mixed-Use to remove constraints and
achieve the maximum density allowed:
CH-1 District
Reduce required residential parking
standard from 2.5 to 1.5 spaces/unit (1.0
covered).
Reduce required parking standard for
office, service, retail, and financial
institutions from 1/200 sf to 1/250 or
1/300 sf.
CH-2 District
Increase building height limit to 35 feet/3
stories to allow 3-story buildings, or 2
stories of residential over shared parking.
Reduce required residential parking
standard from 2.5 to 1.5 spaces/unit (1.0
covered).
Adopt code amendments
that were identified as a
constraint to achieving the
maximum density allowed in
Districts that allow mixed-
use.
Geographic target: Citywide
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Reduce required parking standard for
office, service, retail, and financial
institutions from 1/200 sf to 1/250 or
1/300 sf.
Edit design standard requiring 70 percent
of ground-floor building frontage to be
built within 10 feet of the front setback
line to apply only to parcels where lot
frontage conforms to the standard.
P-A District
Increase building height limit to 35 feet/3
stories to allow 3-story buildings or 2
stories of residential units over shared
parking.
Apply upper-story setback to only a
portion of building length, such as 50
percent, instead of the whole building
length. This would achieve the desired
effect of reducing the building mass while
also allowing greater flexibility in the
design of the building’s upper stories.
Reduce 35-foot setback abutting R-1 or R-
M zones to 25 feet. Non-residential uses,
particularly any uses with impacts such as
noise or outdoor lighting, could be subject
to the existing 35-foot setback standard.
Increase maximum lot coverage from 30
to 40 percent.
C-V and C-N Districts
Increase building height limit to 35 feet/3
stories to allow 3-story buildings, or 2
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stories of residential units over shared
parking.
Reduce required residential parking
standard from 2.5 to 1.5 spaces/unit (1.0
covered).
Reduce required parking standard for
office, service, retail, and financial
institutions from 1/200 sf to 1/300 sf.
Simplify standards for setbacks in the C-N
zone, which are difficult to interpret.
Reduce 30-foot interior side and rear
setback abutting R-1 zones to 15 or 20
feet. Non-residential uses, particularly any
uses with impacts such as noise or
outdoor lighting, could be subject to the
existing 30-foot setback standard.
3.2 3.2-2: Reduced Setbacks
for Small Non-
Conforming Parcels
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to reduce setback
requirements for non-conforming parcels of less
than 5,000 square feet to 10 percent of the lot
width or 6 feet whichever is less.
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
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3.2 3.2-3: Transitional and
Supportive Housing
Update the Zoning Ordinance to comply with
changes to State law regarding Transitional and
Supportive Housing, including allowing
supportive housing by-right in zones where
multifamily and mixed uses are permitted,
pursuant to Government Code Section 65651
(SB 745 (2013) and AB 2162 (2018)).
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
May 2024 CD General
Fund
3.2 3.2-4: Low Barrier
Navigation Center
Update the Zoning Ordinance to comply with
State law to allow a Low Barrier Navigation
Center by-right in zones where multi-family and
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
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mixed uses are permitted, pursuant to
Government Code Section 65660 (SB 48 (2019)).
3.2 3.2-5: Employee Housing Update the Zoning Ordinance to comply with
State law to allow Employee Housing for six or
fewer employees as a single-family use, and
Employee Housing consisting of up to 36 beds or
12 units as a permitted agricultural use,
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17000, et seq.
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
May 2024 CD General
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3.2 3.2-6: Manufactured
Housing
Update the Zoning Ordinance to comply with
State law to allow Manufactured Housing in any
residential district where single-family detached
units are permitted, pursuant to Government
Code Section 65660 (SB 48 (2019)).
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
May 2024 CD General
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3.2 3.2-7: Group Homes Updating the Zoning Ordinance to allow for
group homes of six and fewer, and seven and
more, by right in all zones that allow residential
and to conform with HCD’s Group Home
Technical Advisory (Dec 2022).
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
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3.2 3.2-8: Modify Senate Bill
9 and ADU Regulations
Amend the City’s SB 9 and ADU regulations to
make SB 9 and ADUs more widely available with
the following:
Waive Building and Planning application
fees for SB 9 projects and ADUs.
Streamline approval of single-family
homes under 6,000 square feet by
allowing them to move forward under the
SB 9 ministerial review process.
Allow an ADU and Junior ADU on each
new lot, allowing for up to 8 units instead
Support the development of
at least 80 housing units
through SB 9 projects and
400 ADUs by January 2031.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
Amend the City’s SB 9
and ADU regulations by
May 2024. Post
information on the SB 9
program and updated
ADU regulations to the
City’s website by June
2024. Evaluate progress
in April 2027 and adopt
additional incentives by
October 2027, if needed.
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of the 4 or 6 allowed under the City’s
current ordinance.
Allow more than one Junior ADU per
structure subject to objective design
standards.
The City will conduct a mid-cycle evaluation
(2027) to examine progress and will adopt
additional incentives if the City is not on track to
meet the objective.
3.2 3.2-9: Modify Design
Review Findings for
Objectivity
The City will amend the Design Review findings
for single-family and multi-family projects to
ensure they promote certainty and objectivity.
Adopt code amendments to
facilitate construction of
1,253 units.
Adopt updated findings
by December 2024
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3.2 3.2-10: Modify Single-
Family Residential Design
Review Handbook
The City will amend the Single-Family Residential
Design Review Handbook to have objective
design standards.
Adopt updated Handbook Adopt updated
Handbook by December
2024
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3.3 3.3-1: Objective Design
Standards: SB 330 for
Mixed-Use and Multi-
Family Developments
Pursuant to SB 330, establish development
standards and design guidelines for mixed-use
and multi-family developments by the end of
2024 to ensure City requirements are objective,
neutral, and feasible. This will include the
following:
Increasing story limits for multi-family
development projects to accommodate
the allowable density on opportunity sites.
It will also include analyzing 6th Cycle
Housing Sites and whether requirements
related to parking, lot coverage, minimum
lot size and limits on allowable densities
constrain development. To ensure the
new Mixed-Use Districts can achieve the
Adopt Objective Design
Standards concurrently with
rezones to facilitate
construction of 1,253 units.
Geographic target: Citywide
Adopt Objective Design
Standards concurrently
with rezones by May
2024.
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maximum density, the following
standards will be implemented:
MU-MD: Reduce the required parking to
no more than one space per unit or
increase the building height limit to three
stories and require no more than 1 space
per studio and 1.5 spaces per unit larger
than a studio. This standard is inclusive of
guest parking and no additional parking is
required. Reduce the ground-floor
building frontage that must be built within
10 feet of the front setback line to 50
percent.
MU-HD: Reduce the required residential
parking to no more than 1 space per unit.
This standard is inclusive of guest parking
and no additional parking is required.
Reduce the required non-residential
parking to no more than 1 space per 300
square feet of non-residential floor
area.MU-VHD: Reduce the required
residential parking to no more than 1
space per studio and 1.5 spaces per unit
larger than a studio. This standard is
inclusive of guest parking and no
additional parking is required. Reduce the
required non-residential parking to no
more than 1 space per 400 square feet of
non-residential floor area.
Prior to the adoption of objective standards, City
will continue to apply current design standards.
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3.3 3.3-2: Maintain
Community Design and
Character
The City recognizes the importance of
maintaining the character of Saratoga’s
neighborhoods while removing governmental
constraints to the development of affordable
housing. To ensure quality design of new
housing units and modifications to existing
housing units, the City will develop and adopt
objective design standards for residential
developments in accordance with State
regulations which mandates streamlined,
ministerial approval of residential developments
meeting specified affordability thresholds. This
also includes eliminating the story pole
requirement for new housing units.
Adopt code amendments.
Geographic target: Citywide
Complete by December
2024
CD General
Fund
3.3 3.3-3: Preserve the
Historic Character of
Saratoga Village
The City promotes preservation of the
community’s historic downtown district referred
to as “Saratoga Village,” and designated on the
City’s adopted Land Use Map as the “Saratoga
Village Plan Area.” The City’s preservation efforts
include:
Adoption of detailed Village Design
Guidelines in 2019 which regulate design,
development, and land use in the Village
Plan Area, and
Cooperative programs with the Saratoga
Village Development Council, a partner to
the Chamber of Commerce that funds
minor improvements throughout the
Village Area and promotes commercial
and community activities.
Review and update the
Village Design Guidelines for
compliance with SB 35.
Geographic target: Saratoga
Village
Complete by February
2025
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Goal 4. Access to Housing Opportunities
4.1 4.1-1: Continue to
Implement Density
Bonus Ordinance
Under Government Code Section 65915-65918,
for housing projects of at least five units, cities
must grant density bonuses up to 50 percent
(depending on the affordability provided by the
housing project) when requested by the project
sponsor and must provide up to three
development design incentives or concessions
unless specific findings can be made. The City of
Saratoga has adopted Density Bonus provisions
within Section 15-81 of its Zoning Code
consistent with State law.
City’s Density Bonus
provisions remain in
compliance with State law.
Geographic target: Citywide
Review state law
annually and update
Municipal Code within 6
months of review, as
needed.
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Fund
4.2 4.2-1: Reasonable
Accommodation
Procedures
To comply with State law (SB 520 (2001)), the City
adopted written Reasonable Accommodation
Procedures (Municipal Code Section 15-80.025).
The City will continue to analyze existing land
use controls, building codes, and permit and
processing procedures to determine constraints
they impose on the development, maintenance,
and improvement of housing for persons with
disabilities. The City provides informational
brochures and includes information on the City’s
website to inform residents of the Reasonable
Accommodation Procedures.
Every 3 years evaluate
regulations and determine if
changes are needed.
Geographic target: Citywide
Initiate by 2024; Ongoing CD General
Fund
4.2 4.2-2: Housing
Opportunities for
Persons Living with
Disabilities
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is a
community-based, private nonprofit corporation
serving individuals and their families who reside
within Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and
Santa Cruz Counties. Many of their clients with
developmental disabilities live with a parent or
guardian. As these parents age and become
Coordinate with the SARC to
implement an outreach
program for Saratoga
families and provide
information on the City’s
website and at the public
counter.
Initiate by September
2024 and maintain
throughout planning
period on an annual
basis.
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frailer, their adult disabled children require
alternative housing options. The SARC has
identified several community-based housing
types appropriate for persons living with a
developmental disability including licensed
community care facilities and group homes;
supervised apartment settings with support
services; and rent subsidized affordable housing
for persons able to live more independently. The
City will coordinate with SARC to further
implement their existing outreach program
informing Saratoga families of housing and
services available for persons with
developmental disabilities, which currently
includes a page on the City of Saratoga website
that contains a list of service providers for
residents. This page includes a description of the
services offered by SARC and a link to contact
SARC to obtain additional information. Provide
informational flyers with service providers at the
public counter for interested residents.
Geographic target: Citywide
4.2 4.2-3: Universal Design Initiate a study to evaluate universal design
standards that will be brought before City
Council.
Complete a Universal Design
Standard Study.
Geographic target: Citywide
Initiate Universal Design
Standards Study by June
2026 and bring before
City Council by
December 2026.
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Fund
4.2 4.2-4: Affordable Housing
Incentives and Waivers
The City will work with housing developers to
expand opportunities for affordable low-income
housing or special-needs groups—including
persons with physical and developmental
disabilities, female-headed households, large
families, extremely low-income households, and
Develop 200 units affordable
to lower-income households
and special-needs groups –
including physical and
developmental disabilities,
female-headed households,
Ongoing, as projects are
processed by the City.
Support affordable
housing groups apply for
funding annually.
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feasible,
leverage
State and
federal
financing,
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persons experiencing homelessness—by
creating partnerships, providing incentives, and
pursuing funding opportunities.
Solicit qualified developers and/or
affordable housing developers to develop
the City-owned parcel in coordination with
the adjacent parcel in Village East, which
has capacity for eight units, as below
market rate affordable units, with a
minimum of two units for extremely low-
income households or special needs
individuals.
Give priority to permit processing for
projects providing affordable housing for
special-needs groups as they are
proposed.
As projects are proposed, and at least
proactively on an annual basis, partner
with nonprofit and for-profit affordable
housing developers to support their
financing applications for State and
federal grant programs, tax-exempt
bonds, and other programs that become
available.
Promote the use of the density bonus
ordinance, application process
streamlining, and fee waivers to
encourage affordable housing. This
program will comply with the Surplus
Lands Act either through the procedures
for disposal of Surplus Lands set out in
Government Code sections 54222 and
large families, extremely low-
income households, and
persons experiencing
homelessness.
Promote density bonus,
streamlining applications,
and fee waivers for
affordable housing projects.
Meet with developers of
affordable/special needs
housing to discuss
opportunities and
partnership possibilities.
Offer the City-owned parcel
to a qualified developer that
proposes a project with 15
percent of the units
dedicated to extremely low-
income or special needs
individuals.
Solicit qualified housing
developers to develop City-
owned parcel.
Geographic target: Citywide
with a focus on the Village
East area
Annually by December
31 each year.
Solicit developers by
December 2025.
including
Low Income
Housing
Tax Credits,
CHFA multi-
family
housing
assistance
programs,
HCD Multi-
family
Housing
Loans,
CDBG
funds,
HOME
funds, and
other
available
financing.
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54223 or by determining that the land is
Exempt Surplus Land, most likely
pursuant to Government Code Section
54221(f)(1)(A) or 54221(f)(1)(F)(i).
Addresses fair housing contributing
factors relating to a lack of affordable
housing.
4.3 4.3-1: Development of
Housing for Extremely
Low-Income Households
The City understands the need to encourage and
facilitate housing development for households
earning 30 percent or less of the median family
income. The City encourages development of
housing for extremely low-income households
through a variety of activities that include:
Outreach to housing developers (refer to
Policy Action 5-1.2),
Identifying grant and funding
opportunities,
Offering additional incentives beyond the
density bonus provisions, and/or
A one-time 10 percent increase in site
coverage and allowable floor area for
accessory dwelling units deed restricted
for below market rate households.
Meet with Santa Clara
County’s Urban County
Program annually to assess
CDBG and HOME, and other
programs to promote
development of housing for
lower incomes.
Geographic target: Citywide
Initiate by 2024 and
meet throughout
planning period on an
annual basis.
Review and pursue grant
and funding
opportunities on a yearly
basis.
Offer additional
incentives as appropriate
as projects are
proposed.
Continue to offer 10
percent increase in the
site coverage and
allowable floor area for
accessory dwelling units
restricted for below
market rate households.
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Fund
4.3 4.3-2: Housing for
Persons Employed in
Saratoga
The City shall explore opportunities to provide
additional local housing options for the city’s
workforce, including rental housing for families.
As part of the proposed inclusionary housing
Adopted code amendment
and engage with 5-7
employers each year.
Adopt code amendment
by February 2025.
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ordinance (Program 5-1.1), the City will
implement a local preference program that
prioritizes Saratoga workers and persons with
special needs. The City will also continue to look
for opportunities to increase public awareness
of the City’s housing assistance programs such
as partnering with West Valley College to explore
student and faculty housing development and
other employers in Saratoga (churches, etc.).
Addresses fair housing contributing factors
relating to a lack of affordable housing.
Geographic target: Citywide
4.3 4.3-3: Shared Housing The City will facilitate the provision of shared
housing opportunities in Saratoga by posting
resources on the City’s website and publicizing
through the Saratoga Senior Center. The City will
establish a home share exchange through the
Planning Division to match home providers with
home seekers, targeting single-parent
households, and extremely low-, very low-, and
low-income populations.
The City will publish a list of
shared housing
opportunities on the website
and distribute information
through the City’s social
media and Saratoga Senior
Center. The program will
seek to connect 10 persons
in Saratoga annually through
the Shared Housing
program.
Geographic target: Single-
family zoning districts,
including but not limited to
those under Articles 15-12
and 15-13 of the Zoning
Code
Establish program by
December 2024
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Fund
4.3 4.3-4: Religious
Institutional Sites
Allow housing on all religious institutional sites
by-right if at least 20 percent of the units are set
aside for very low-, low-, or moderate-income
Support the development of
100 housing units on
Establish program by
June 2025
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units within the City. Conduct outreach to
owners and operators of religious institutions to
raise awareness and encourage housing
proposals and offering technical assistance with
religious institutions including assisting with
partnerships with non-profit developers.
Religious Institutional sites zoned R-1 will be
allowed a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40
dwelling units per acre. Religious institutional
sites in the R-1 zone will be limited to three
stories with a maximum height of 36 feet. If no
application for housing on a religious
institution/faith-based site is received by
December 2027, the City will expand outreach
efforts to be conducted annually. This may
include direct mailings to faith-based sites
highlighting successful affordable housing units
on other faith-based sites, as well as available
City resources and programs to support such
projects.
religious institutional sites
affordable to lower income
households by January 2031.
Geographic target: Citywide
4.4 4.4-1: Amend Standards
for Emergency Shelters
to Comply with AB 2339
To comply with State Law AB 2339, the definition
for emergency shelters in the municipal code will
be amended to include other interim
intervention, including, but not limited to,
navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite
or recuperative care. The new mixed- use
districts will allow emergency shelters by right
and include the objective standards below.
Should an emergency shelter be developed in a
mixed-use zone, the City shall comply with the
no net loss provisions (Government Code 65863)
to ensure sufficient sites remain to meet the
Amend the municipal code to
comply with AB 2339
Geographic target: Citywide
Adopt code amendment
by May 2024
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RNHA. If additional sites are needed to
accommodate its share of housing by income
level, additional adequate sites shall be made
available within 180 days.
Objective Standards
(1) Shelter capacity. An emergency shelter for
homeless persons shall contain no more than
twenty beds and shall serve no more than
twenty persons nightly. The physical size of the
shelter shall not be larger than necessary for the
number of persons the shelter serves.
(2) Parking. On-site parking shall be based on
one space for each employee on the maximum
staffed shift.
(3) Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be
provided for security purposes. The lighting shall
be stationary and designed, arranged and
installed so as to confine direct rays onto the
premises and to direct light away from adjacent
structures and public rights-of-way. External
lighting shall be of intensity compatible with the
neighborhood.
(4) On-site waiting and intake areas. An interior
waiting and intake area shall be provided which
contains a minimum of two hundred square
feet. Waiting and intake areas may be used for
other purposes (excluding sleeping) as needed
during operations of the shelter.
(5) Common facilities. The emergency shelter
may provide one or more of the following
specific common facilities for exclusive use of
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the residents and staff, provided that such
facilities do not substantially increase the overall
size of the shelter facility:
a. Central cooking and dining room.
b. Recreation room.
c. Laundry facilities sized to serve only the
occupants at the shelter.
d. Other uses that are considered ancillary to the
primary use such as office and storage, not to
exceed ten percent of the total floor area of the
shelter facility, exclusive of the common facilities
identified in subsections (m)(5)a, b, and c above.
(6) On-site staff. At least one manager and one
supporting staff member shall be on-site during
all hours of operation of the facility. Such
manager and staff member must be individuals
who do not utilize the shelter's beds or other
services and who reside off-site.
(7) Security. Security personnel shall be provided
during operational hours whenever clients are
on the site. A security plan shall be submitted to
and subject to the approval of the Community
Development Department Director prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(8) Concentration of uses. No more than one
emergency shelter shall be permitted within a
radius of three hundred feet of another
emergency shelter.
(9) Emergency shelter operations. All emergency
shelters shall comply with the following
requirements:
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a. Hours of operation. Clients shall only be on
site and admitted to the facility between
5:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M.
b. Length of stay. Each emergency shelter
resident shall be allowed to stay for no more
than ninety days (cumulative, not consecutive) in
a three hundred sixty-five-day period.
Extensions up to a total stay of one hundred
eighty days in a three hundred sixty-five-day
period may be granted by the shelter provider if
no alternative housing is available.
c. Management plan. Prior to commencing
operation, the shelter operator shall submit a
written management plan to the Director of the
Community Development Department which
plan shall be subject to the Director's approval.
The shelter operator shall comply with the
management plan as approved by the Director
and the management plan shall address hours
of operation, admission hours and process, staff
training, neighborhood outreach and privacy,
security, resident counseling and treatment,
maintenance plans, residency and guest rules
and procedures, and staffing needs.
d. Annual report. The shelter operator shall
provide to the Director of the Community
Development Department an annual report of
the use of the facility sufficient for the Director
to make a determination of compliance with the
City's development standards for the use.
Goal 5: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
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5.1 5.1-1: Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to require new
multi‐family housing developments consisting of
five or more units will be required to dedicate 15
percent of the units as affordable housing to
moderate income households. Addresses fair
housing contributing factors relating to a lack of
affordable moderate-income housing.
Construct 289 affordable
units by 2031 to expand
housing mobility
opportunities for moderate-
income households.
Geographic target: Citywide
Adopt code amendment
by February 2025.
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Fund
5.1 5.1-2: Partnerships with
Affordable Development
Community
The City supports cooperation in the
development of affordable housing through
working with local housing trust and non-profit
agencies. The City will continue to cooperate
with developers to provide housing
opportunities for lower income households;
prioritize efforts and resources to the identified
sites for rezoning to promote a variety of
housing types, such as rental units that are
affordable to lower income households. The City
shall also evaluate the effectiveness of its
partnerships with affordable housing developers
and seek ways to expand and foster its
partnerships as appropriate. Addresses fair
housing contributing factors relating to a lack of
affordable housing
Create mechanisms to
collaborate further with
these organizations.
Construct 753 affordable
units by 2031 to expand
housing mobility
opportunities for extremely
low, very low, and low-
income households.
Geographic target: Citywide
Evaluate partnerships
and meet with one to
two developers and non-
profits each annually
throughout planning
period starting in 2024.
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Fund
5.1 5.1-3: Affirmatively
Market Affordable
Housing Developments
Require affordable housing developments be
affirmatively marketed to households with
disproportionate housing needs, including
renters, low-income households, and seniors on
fixed incomes and persons from these
populations that do not currently live in
Saratoga. This would include identifying
underserved populations in the area and special
Advertise affordable housing
projects and available
affordable units to at least
three community
organizations.
Geographic target: Citywide
Ongoing. Marketing
plans are submitted at
time of building
inspection.
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outreach efforts such as marketing to local
employees, translating materials and sharing
information with community organizations that
serve these populations, such as legal service or
public health providers. All marketing plans
would include strategies to reach groups with
disproportionate housing needs. Addresses fair
housing contributing factors relating to a lack of
affordable housing. Marketing plans shall
emphasize:
Affordable housing units are distributed
throughout the project.
The average bedroom count is the same
as the average for the market rate units
and the finishes, equipment and
appliances are of the same quality as the
market rate units.
5.2 5.2-1: Promote Fair
Housing Efforts
The City currently disseminates fair housing
information packets about Fair Housing
Regulations and refers discrimination
complaints to the Mid-Peninsula Citizens for Fair
Housing or to the County of Santa Clara County
Office of Consumer Affairs. The City will continue
to participate in the County’s mediation program
and will continue to support these organizations
which provide fair housing assistance including
landlord/tenant counseling, homebuyer
assistance, and amelioration or removal of
identified impediments. Addresses fair housing
contributing factors related to a lack of
knowledge of fair housing laws and rights of
tenants and owners.
Create mechanisms to
collaborate further with
these organizations.
Geographic target: Citywide
Meet with these
organizations twice
annually.
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5.2 5.2-2: Develop
Comprehensive
Outreach Strategy for
Housing
To ensure the Saratoga community is provided
the highest level of access to housing
information, the City shall re-evaluate the
effectiveness of existing outreach and
community education efforts and update the
City’s comprehensive outreach strategy. The
outreach strategy will consider the economic
and cultural considerations in Saratoga, as well
as target the population groups that are most
underserved in Saratoga such as renters, low-
income households, and seniors on fixed
incomes. The City will engage the following
strategies to ensure all members of the
community have access to housing-related
information and income-restricted resources:
Ensure that up-to-date public information
materials are available physically at the
City and digitally through the website and
social media.
Ensure all public information materials
are available in multiple languages and
meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accessibility standards.
Continue utilizing the City’s Housing
Element Update E-Newsletter through the
duration of the 6th Cycle planning period
as a mechanism to perform outreach to
service providers, existing residents, and
property owners. Information on available
housing opportunities, housing programs
and resources, incentives and programs
for low-income residents, and fair housing
Reach additional households,
especially renters, low-
income households, and
seniors on fixed incomes.
Geographic target: Citywide
Re-evaluate and update
existing outreach by
January 2025.
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education. Information will be sent out at
least quarterly to the mailing list, which
currently has over 400 registered
individuals. Incentives and programs for
low-income residents may include low-
cost childcare opportunities for working
families, job-readiness training, low cost
and free transportation programs, utility
assistance, and food insecurity programs.
Identify community-based partners to
support dissemination of housing
information materials.
Addresses fair housing contributing
factors related to a lack of knowledge of
fair housing laws and rights of tenants.
5.3 5.3-1: Fair Housing
Webpage
Create a webpage specific to fair housing
including resources for residents who feel they
have experienced discrimination, information
about filing fair housing complaints with HCD or
HUD, and information about protected classes
under the Fair Housing Act. Addresses fair
housing contributing factors related to a lack of
knowledge of fair housing laws and rights of
tenants.
Increase participants in fair
housing programs.
Geographic target: Citywide
Establish webpage by
December 2024.
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Fund
5.3 5.3-2: Fair Housing
Training
Partner with Mid-Peninsula Citizens for Fair
Housing or the County of Santa Clara County
Office of Consumer Affairs to publicize fair
housing training for landlords and tenants. The
training would include information on
reasonable accommodation and source of
income discrimination, as well as other fair
housing information with emphasis on certain
Participate in one workshop
per year on fair housing
rights and resources.
Geographic target: Citywide
Complete program
design to track
attendance by January
2025. Launch program
launch by March 2025.
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topics driven by housing complaint data and
information from stakeholders. Addresses fair
housing contributing factors related to a lack of
knowledge of fair housing laws and rights of
tenants and owners.
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7.3 2023-2031 QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES
While Saratoga cannot control the amount of housing built during any specific time period,
the city intends to make a good faith effort to achieve housing production at a level
consistent with its regional housing needs allocation (RHNA). The Quantified Objectives for
new construction will be the same as the RHNA. The Quantified Objectives for Housing
Rehabilitation and Preservation of At-Risk Rental Housing will be based on available
resources and past trends. Table 7-2 shows Saratoga’s objectives for new construction,
housing rehabilitation and preservation of at-risk housing.
TABLE 7-2: HOUSING ELEMENT QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES 2023-2031
PROGRAM QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Extremely Low-Income1 236
Very Low-Income 236
Low-Income 281
Moderate-Income 289
Above Moderate-Income 815
Total 1,857
HOUSING REHABILITATION
Very Low-Income 0
Low-Income 0
Moderate-Income Not Applicable
Above Moderate-Income 16
Total 16
PRESERVATION OF AT-RISK RENTAL HOUSING
Extremely Low-Income2 85
Very Low-Income 85
Low-Income 0
Moderate-Income 0
Above Moderate-Income Not Applicable
Total 170
1 Extremely low-income assumed to be 50% of very low-income allocation.
2 As affordability in Saratoga’s 170 rent-restricted units is tied to Section 8 contracts (with subsidy
levels based on tenant income), an estimated half of these units are assumed to be occupied by
extremely low-income households, and half occupied by very low-income households.
Source: County of Santa Clara Department of Planning & Development
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The City’s Quantified Objective for New Construction will be met through a combination of
strategies. The total capacity within the Very Low-Income and Low-Income categories
accommodates up to 753 units, where 715 units is the Quantified Objective. These will be
addressed through:
• Opportunity Sites providing 352 units (Very Low-Income).
• Opportunity Sites providing 152 units (Low-Income).
• Accessory Dwelling Units providing 120 units (30 percent of 400 units).
• Accessory Dwelling Units providing 120 units (30 percent of 400 units).
• Pipeline Projects providing 9 units.
The total sites capacity within the Moderate-Income category accommodates up to 289 units,
where 278 units is the Quantified Objective. These will be addressed through:
• Opportunity Sites providing 169 units.
Accessory Dwelling Units providing 120 units (30 percent of 400 units).The total sites capacity
within the Above Moderate-Income category accommodates up to 815 units where 719 units
is the Quantified Objective. These will be addressed through:
• Pipeline Projects providing 118 units.
• Pending Approval Projects providing 86 units.
• Opportunity Sites providing 525 units.
• Vacant sites providing 55 units.
• Accessory Dwelling Units providing 40 units (10 percent of 400 units).
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City of Saratoga General Plan Update
HOUSING ELEMENT | 7-40
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Belal Aftab
Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) General Assembly
Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee
Santa Clara County Library District Board of Directors
West Valley Mayors and City Managers Association
Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors
Council Finance Committee
Vice Mayor Chuck Page
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees
Santa Clara Valley Water Commission
West Valley Storm Water Program Authority Board of Directors
West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority Board of Directors
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board
Council Finance Committee
Council Member Kookie Fitzsimmons
Hakone Foundation Board of Trustees
Hakone Foundation Board Executive Board
KSAR 15 Saratoga Community Access Cable Television Foundation Board of Directors
Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting Board of Directors
Saratoga Sister City Committee Liaison
Council Member Tina Walia
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors
Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Selection Committee
Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors
Council Member Yan Zhao
Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority
Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee
West Valley Sanitation District Board of Directors
Saratoga Ministerial Association
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