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RESOLUTION NO. 25 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 8.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND
PERMITTED USES OF LAND), CHAPTER 8.36 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS),
CHAPTER 8.38 (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES), CHAPTER 8.64 (HOME OCCUPATIONS REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.68
(INCLUSIONARY ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.76 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING), CHAPTER 8.81 (SB 9 UNIT DEVELOPMENTS), CHAPTER 8.104 (SITE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW), CHAPTER 8.116 (ZONING CLEARANCE) AND CHAPTER 8.132
(NOTICE AND HEARINGS), AND THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 8.49 (LOW-BARRIER
NAVIGATION CENTERS)
(PLPA-004154-2025)
WHEREAS, the City occasionally initiates amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to
clarify, add, or amend certain provisions to ensure that it remains current with federal and state
law, internally consistent, simple to understand and implement, and relevant to changes occurring
in the community; and
WHEREAS, Staff has initiated amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08
(Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36
(Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with
Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning
Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit
Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance)
and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings). In addition, the proposed amendments include a new
chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). The proposed amendments (the
would implement recent changes in state law and certain programs contained in the
General Plan Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Project would implement Assembly Bill (AB) 626, Senate Bill (SB) 450, AB
2085 and AB 2904. In addition, the Project would implement General Plan Housing Element
Programs B.4: Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, E.3: Reasonable Accommodations, E.4: Low-
Barrier Navigation Centers, and E.6: Farmworker and Employee Housing; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA ), together with the State
Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be
reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find the Project
exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as the
Project would not result in any physical changes and it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject to
CEQA review; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 27, 2025,
during which all interested persons were heard; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated May 27, 2025, was submitted to the Dublin Planning
Commission recommending approval of the proposed amendments to Dublin Municipal Code
Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter
8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter 8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with
Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning
Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit
Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance)
and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings), and the addition of a new chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low-
Barrier Navigation Centers); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to
evaluate the recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt the Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Aini, Badami, Han, Prasath, Rashid
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Assistant Community Development Director
Attachment 2
Exhibit A to Resolution
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ORDINANCE NO. XX - 25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER
8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND), CHAPTER 8.36 (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.38 (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES),
CHAPTER 8.64 (HOME OCCUPATIONS REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.68 (INCLUSIONARY ZONING
REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 8.76 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 8.81
(SB 9 UNIT DEVELOPMENTS), CHAPTER 8.104 (SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW), CHAPTER 8.116 (ZONING
CLEARANCE) AND CHAPTER 8.132 (NOTICE AND HEARINGS), AND THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 8.49
(LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS)
(PLPA-004154-2025)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. The City occasionally initiates amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to clarify, add, or amend
certain provisions to ensure that it remains current with federal and state law, internally consistent,
simple to understand and implement, and relevant to changes occurring in the community.
B. Staff has initiated amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12
(Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.36 (Development Regulations), Chapter
8.38 (Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities), Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations
Regulations), Chapter 8.68 (Inclusionary Zoning Regulations), Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and
Loading Regulations), Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments), Chapter 8.104 (Site Development
Review), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance) and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearings). In addition, the
proposed amendments include a new chapter, Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers). The
proposed amendments (the “Project”) would implement recent changes in state law and certain
programs contained in the General Plan Housing Element.
C. The Project would implement Assembly Bill (AB) 626, Senate Bill (SB) 450, AB 2085 and AB 2904. In
addition, the Project would implement General Plan Housing Element Programs B.4: Inclusionary
Zoning Regulations, E.3: Reasonable Accommodations, E.4: Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, and
E.6: Farmworker and Employee Housing.
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 27, 2025, during which all
interested persons were heard, and adopted Resolution No. _____ recommending that the City
Council approve the Project.
E. A Staff Report was submitted to the Dublin City Council recommending approval of the Project.
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F. The City Council held a public hearing on ______, at which time all interested persons had an
opportunity to be heard.
G. Proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law.
H. The City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations, and testimony set forth
above and used its independent judgement to evaluate the Project.
SECTION 2: FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.120.050.B., the City Council hereby finds that the
Project is consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments are
necessary to comply with state law and implement programs identified in the Housing Element.
Specifically, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments would implement AB 626, SB 450, AB
2085 and AB2904 and Housing Element Programs B.4: Inclusionary Zoning Regulations, E.3:
Reasonable Accommodations, E.4: Low-Barrier Navigation Centers and E.6: Farmworker and
Employee Housing.
B. The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), together with the State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental
impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The City Council finds that the Project is
exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as the
Project would not result in any physical changes and it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject to
CEQA review.
SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.08
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended to delete the definition of Farm Mobile Home (use
type).
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended to add the following definitions:
Agricultural Employee. The term Agricultural Employee shall mean an individual, operator, or owner who
is primarily engaged in agricultural operations and derives a substantial portion of their income
from such operations.
Agricultural Operation. The term Agricultural Operation shall mean farming and ranching in all its forms.
Low-Barrier Navigation Center (use type). The term Low-Barrier Navigation Center shall mean a housing-
first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that
provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness
to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. A Low-Barrier Navigation Center may
be non-congregate and relocatable. “Low barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and
may include, but is not limited to, the following:
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a. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic
violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
b. Pets.
c. The storage of possessions.
d. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing
more than two beds, or private rooms.
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (use type). The term Microenterprise Home Kitchen
Operations (MEHKO) shall mean a retail food facility that is operated by a resident in a private home
where food is stored, handled, and prepared for service or delivery to customers, and that meets all the
requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 113825, as may be amended.
Reproductive Health Services (use type). The term Reproductive Health Services shall mean services
provided in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other facility and include medical, surgical,
counseling, or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including services relating to
pregnancy or the termination of a pregnancy.
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.08.020 is amended to amend the following definitions:
Agricultural Employee Housing (use type). The term Agricultural Employee Housing shall mean housing
accommodation that is available to agricultural employees who are employed on a full-time or
seasonal/temporary basis, and their families. Agricultural Employee Housing may consist of individual or
group living quarters, and may include dwellings, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or other housing
accommodations. Agricultural Employee Housing provides individual or shared living, sleeping, eating,
cooking, and sanitation facilities, including a full kitchen and bathroom and is maintained in connection
with any work or place where work is being performed whether or not rent is involved. Agricultural
Employee Housing shall not be in addition to a Caretaker Residence.
Caretaker Residence (use type). The term Caretaker Residence shall mean permanent or temporary
housing that is secondary or accessory to the primary use of the property. Such dwellings are used for
housing a caretaker employed full-time on the site of a non-residential use where a caretaker is needed
for security purposes or to provide 24-hour care or monitoring of facilities, equipment, or other
conditions on the site. A Caretaker Residence shall not be in addition to Agricultural Employee Housing.
SECTION 4. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.12
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.12.050 is amended to delete Farm Mobile Home (use type) from the land
use matrix and amend portions of the land use matrix as follows:
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8.12.050 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses.
COMMERCIAL USE
TYPE A R-1 R-2 R-M C-O C-N C-1 C-2 M-P M-1 M-2
Agricultural Employee
Housing
P5
C/ZA5
P6
Low-Barrier
Navigation Center7
- - - - - - - - - - -
Microenterprise
Home Kitchen
Operation
P P P P - - - - - - -
Reproductive Health
Services
- - - - P P P P P P P
5Housing consisting of up to 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or
household is permitted as an agricultural land use. A conditional use permit by the Zoning Administrator is required
for housing consisting of more than 36 beds in a group quarters or more than 12 units or spaces designed for use by a
single family or household.
6Permitted for six or fewer agricultural employees in a single-family residence.
7Permitted in the Downtown Dublin Zoning Districts, and in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, if the
approved PD allows mixed-use or is a commercial PD permitting multifamily uses.
SECTION 5. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.36
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.36.020 is amended to add the following:
8.36.020 Agricultural and Residential Development Regulations.
C. All new single-family residential development shall comply with the objective design standards
below. Additions to single-family residences shall also comply with the objective design standards for
the portion of the residence that is the proposed addition. If there is a question about the applicability of
an objective design standard to a proposed addition, the Community Development Director shall make a
determination. Any deviation from these standards may be reviewed through the discretionary Site
Development Review process if it can be shown that the intent of the standard is met through other
means.
1. Balconies/Decks. Balconies and decks shall not be located on an elevation directly facing a side
lot line. Rooftop terraces/rooftop decks are not permitted.
2. Building Facades and Materials.
a. Front elevations shall provide volumetric elements with a minimum projection of two feet
beyond the plane of the facade with use of window bays, building recesses, or porches with
columns. A minimum of one projection shall be provided per story.
b. A minimum of four feet of landscaping shall be provided adjacent to the foundation of the
street facing facade or porch.
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c. A minimum of three exterior building colors shall be used on the front facade.
d. Material and color changes shall occur at inside corners of walls or at architectural features
that break up the wall plane
e. Facades that use stucco as the primary material shall be combined with a secondary wall
material.
f. T-111 and similar plywood siding, corrugated and standing seam metal, and vinyl and plastic
siding shall be prohibited, except for an addition to an existing single-family residence that has
these as existing materials.
g. Fire-resistant alternatives, such as fiber cement siding, are permitted as a substitution for
traditional materials such as wood shake, horizontal siding, or board and batten paneling.
3. Building Separation. A minimum separation of 15 feet shall be provided between a proposed
upper story and an existing single-story or multi-story structure on an adjacent property.
4. Fenestration. Windows and glazing areas shall comply with the following:
a. Tinted windows and colored glazing are prohibited.
b. Plastic glazing shall be prohibited for windows and skylights.
c. Functional and decorative shutters shall maintain the same dimensions as the associated
glazing. Functional and decorative shutters shall be half the width of the associated window
glazing (for paired shutters), or matching width for a single shutter.
d. Window materials, color, and style shall be consistent on all elevations.
e. Window trim, sills, and shutters shall be differentiated with accent materials or colors that
vary from the adjacent building wall surfaces.
f. Window reveals and design for additions shall match the existing windows. For new
construction, windows shall be recessed at least two inches from surrounding exterior wall to the
window glass surface or windows shall provide built-up sills and trim, at a minimum one-half inch
thick, to create surface relief and texture.
5. Garages.
a. Front- or side-entry attached garages are permitted and shall meet the dimensional
requirements specified in Chapter 8.76.
b. An attached, front-entry garage shall be set back at least four feet behind the front plane of
the structure to which it is attached.
c. Garage doors located in stucco walls shall be recessed a minimum of three inches from the
surrounding building wall.
d. Garage doors located in masonry, wood clad, or similar siding shall provide surrounding trim
with a minimum width of three inches.
6. Impervious Area. Front and street side yard setbacks shall be limited to a total of 40 percent
impervious coverage.
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7. Lighting. Lighting shall comply with the following:
a. Light fixtures shall be mounted below the second story of two-story homes, unless otherwise
required by the Building Code.
b. Light fixtures shall be designed to direct light downward and shielded from off-site view.
8. Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical and utility equipment shall be concealed from view from the
public right-of-way. With the objective of fully screening the equipment, ground-mounted equipment
shall be screened by a combination of walls or fencing and landscaped plant material up to a
maximum height of four feet.
9. Refuse Containers. Refuse containers or areas shall not be located within private driveways.
10. Roof.
a. Roofs that result from alteration or addition to an existing main structure shall match the
existing form and materials of the main structure.
b. Roof material and color shall be consistent throughout the entirety of the roof within each
new or modified building. Nondimensional three-tab asphalt shingles, wood shake, corrugated
metal, metal roll, and plastic roofing materials shall be prohibited, except for an addition to an
existing single-family residence that has an existing roof with one of these roof materials.
c. Fire-resistant alternatives, such as cement S-tile roofing, are permitted as a substitution for
traditional materials such as clay tile.
d. New structures that have a sloped roof shall provide a roof that has a minimum slope of 3:12.
A sloped roof shall be defined as a gable, hip, cross gable roof, or any combination thereof.
Mansard roofs shall be prohibited. Flat roofs that reflect modern architecture are allowed.
e. A minimum of 25 percent of the roof area shall be articulated with any combination of hip,
gable, or shed dormers, except for a flat roof that is proposed with modern architecture.
f. Where there is a roof overhang, it shall be a minimum of 12 inches.
g. The roof styles and materials of detached garages and carports shall match the materials and
detailing of main and accessory structures.
11. Stairs. Notwithstanding provisions in Chapter 8.36, stairs leading to an upper story shall not be
allowed on a front or side building facade.
SECTION 6. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.38
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.38.050 is amended to read as follows:
8.38.050 Development Standards and Regulations.
C. Design Compatibility. Any exterior modification to the dwelling shall use the same colors materials
and textures as the existing dwelling.
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D. Uncovered Access Ramp. An uncovered access ramp may be located within a front, side or rear yard
setback so long as the height of the ramp does not exceed the grade level finish floor of the dwelling.
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.38.060 is amended to read as follows:
8.38.060 Other Discretionary Permits.
No other discretionary permit shall be required for requests for reasonable accommodations. If the project
for which the reasonable accommodations is being requested also requires a discretionary approval (such
as a Conditional Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, or subdivision map), the applicant shall
submit the request for reasonable accommodations application first for a determination by the
Community Development Director, before proceeding with the other applications.
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.38.070 is amended to read as follows:
8.38.070 Zoning Clearance.
In deciding whether to approve a Zoning Clearance for a request for reasonable accommodations, the
Community Development Director shall base the decision on the following criteria:
SECTION 7. ADDITION OF CHAPTER 8.49
Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.49 is added to read as follows:
Chapter 8.49
LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
8.49.010 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish development standards for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
and to ensure this use is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements
and allowances of state law.
8.49.020 Permitting Procedure.
A Low-Barrier Navigation Center that meets the Development Standards and Regulations contained
within this Chapter shall be approved ministerially with a Zoning Clearance and without discretionary
review or a public hearing.
8.49.030 Development Standards and Regulations.
A Low-Barrier Navigation Center development is permitted in the Downtown Dublin Zoning Districts, and
in the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, if the approved PD allows mixed-use or is a commercial
PD permitting multifamily uses. Any PD regulations that might be interpreted to require a Conditional Use
Permit for a Low-Barrier Navigation Center shall be superseded by this Chapter. Low-Barrier Navigation
Centers must meet the following requirements:
A. Connected Services. The Low-Barrier Navigation Center offers services to connect people to
permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.
B. Coordinated Entry System. The Low-Barrier Navigation Center is linked to a coordinated entry
system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments
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and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a
centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section
578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on
January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake,
assessment, and referrals.
C. Code Compliant. The Low-Barrier Navigation Center complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with
Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
D. Homeless Management Information System. The Low-Barrier Navigation Center has a system for
entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination
through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of
the Code of Federal Regulations.
8.49.040 Zoning Clearance.
A Zoning Clearance shall document compliance of the Low-Barrier Navigation Center with the above
requirements and shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department for the duration of
the operation of the Low-Barrier Navigation Center.
SECTION 8. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.64
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.64.050 is amended to add the following:
8.64.050 Exclusions.
B. Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations. Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) are
subject to the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 113825, as may be amended, and must
obtain a permit from the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health prior to operating.
SECTION 9. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.68
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.68.050.D. is amended to read as follows:
8.68.050 General Procedures for Implementing Inclusionary Zoning Requirements.
D. Selection Criteria. No household shall be permitted to occupy a unit that is required under this
Chapter to be affordable unless the City or its designee has approved the household’s eligibility. Eligible
potential occupants of affordable units will be qualified on the basis of household income as defined by
this Chapter. The selection criteria for a qualified household may not distinguish between adults and
children. Selection of qualified person should be based on priorities established using the point system
described below:
• Employed within the boundaries of the City of Dublin (3 points per household)
• Public Service employee working in the City of Dublin (1 point, one per household)
• Dublin resident (3 points per household)
• Seniors (1 point, one per household)
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• Permanently disabled (1 point, one per household)
• Immediate family member of Dublin resident (1 point, one per household)
• Required to relocate from current Dublin residence due to demolition of dwelling or conversion of
dwelling from rental to for-sale unit (1 point, one per household)
• Veterans (1 point, one per household)
To qualify as a “Public Service Employee,” the person shall be employed by a Public Agency.
To qualify as “Employed within the boundaries of the City of Dublin,” the person shall have been
employed within the City of Dublin for at least six months.
To qualify as a “Dublin resident,” the person shall have been a resident of the City of Dublin for at least a
one-year period prior to the eligibility determination.
To qualify as a “Senior,” the person shall be 62 years of age or older.
SECTION 10. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.76
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.76.080.B is amended to delete Farm Mobile Home and further amended
as follows:
RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Agricultural Employee Housing 2 per dwelling
SECTION 11. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.81
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.81.030 is amended to delete subsection E.
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.81.060 is amended to delete subsections G.7, H. and U. and further
amended to read as follows:
8.81.060 Standards.
B. Balconies/Decks. Balconies and decks shall not be located on an elevation directly facing a side lot
line. Rooftop terraces/rooftop decks are not permitted.
C. Building Facades and Materials.
1. Street-Facing Elevations.
a. Shall provide volumetric elements with a minimum projection of two feet beyond the plane of
the facade with use of window bays, building recesses, or porches with columns. A minimum of
one projection shall be provided per story.
b. Shall be designed with a minimum four-foot landscaping zone adjacent to their foundation or
porch.
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4. Material and color changes shall occur at inside corners of walls or at architectural features that
break up the wall plane.
6. T-111 and similar plywood siding, corrugated and standing seam metal, and vinyl and plastic
siding shall be prohibited, except for an addition to an existing single-family residence that has these
as existing materials.
E. Building Separation. A minimum separation of 15 feet shall be provided between a proposed upper
story and an existing single-story or multi-story structure on an adjacent property.
H. Garages.
1. Front- or side-entry attached garages are permitted and shall meet the dimensional
requirements specified in Chapter 8.76.
2. An attached, front-entry garage shall be set back at least four feet behind the front plane of the
structure to which it is attached.
3. Garage doors located in stucco walls shall be recessed a minimum of three inches from the
surrounding building wall.
4. Garage doors located in masonry, wood clad, or similar siding shall provide surrounding trim with
a minimum width of three inches.
I. Impervious Area. Front and side yard setbacks shall be limited to a total of 40 percent impervious
coverage.
J. Lighting. Lighting shall comply with the following:
1. Light fixtures shall be mounted below the second story of two-story homes, unless otherwise
required by the Building Code.
2. Light fixtures shall be designed to direct light downward and shielded from off-site view.
K. Lot Coverage. The Lot Coverage for any combination of SB 9 Units and Primary Dwelling Unit shall be
cumulatively limited to the maximum lot coverage allowed by the residential zoning district where the lot
is located, except as required to meet the By Right Provisions of this Chapter.
L. Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical and utility equipment shall be concealed from view from the
public right-of-way. With the objective of fully screening the equipment, ground-mounted equipment
shall be screened by a combination of walls or fencing and landscaped plant material up to a maximum
height of four feet.
M. Parking. Parking shall conform to the Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations (Chapter 8.76)
except as modified by this Chapter.
1. A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided per unit, except if the parcel is
located within:
a. One-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 21155 or a major transit stop, as defined in the Public Resources Code
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Section 21064.3. The transit frequency shall be based on the schedule posted by the transit
agency when the City issues the first “completeness” letter for the respective application for an
SB 9 Unit Development; or
b. One block of a car share vehicle.
2. Parking spaces shall not be located within the minimum side and rear yard setbacks. Parking
spaces within an enclosed structure are encouraged.
N. Refuse Containers. Refuse containers or areas shall not be located within private.
O. Rental Restrictions. Rental of any SB 9 Units or Primary Dwelling Unit shall not be less than for 30
consecutive days. Prior to the construction of an SB 9 Unit, a deed restriction, in a form approved by the
City Attorney, shall be recorded setting forth this limitation, and that the deed restriction may be
enforced against future purchasers.
P. Roof.
1. Roofs that result from alteration or addition to an existing main structure shall match the existing
form and materials of the main structure.
2. Roof material and color shall be consistent throughout the entirety of the roof within each new or
modified building. Nondimensional three-tab asphalt shingles, wood shake, and corrugated metal,
metal roll, and plastic roofing materials shall be prohibited, except for an addition to an existing main
structure that has an existing roof with one of these roof types.
3. Fire-resistant alternatives, such as cement S-tile roofing, are permitted as a substitution for
traditional materials such as clay tile.
4. New structures that have a sloped roof shall provide a roof that has a minimum slope of 3:12. A
sloped roof shall be defined as a gable, hip, cross gable roof, or any combination thereof. Mansard
roofs shall be prohibited. Flat roofs that reflect modern architecture are allowed.
5. A minimum of 25 percent of the roof area shall be articulated with any combination of hip, gable,
or shed dormers, except for a flat roof that is proposed with modern architecture.
6. Where there is a roof overhang, it shall be a minimum of 12 inches.
7. The roof styles and materials of detached garages and carports shall match the materials and
detailing of main and accessory structures.
Q. Separate Connections.
1. All attached or detached SB 9 Units shall have separate utility connections and meters.
2. Any attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Unit that becomes reclassified to a Primary
Dwelling Unit as a result of an SB 9 Unit Development shall have separate utility connections and
meters.
R. Separate Conveyance. SB 9 Units shall be designed for separate conveyance, as defined in this
Chapter, in accordance with applicable building and fire code requirements.
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S. Stairs. Notwithstanding provisions in Chapter 8.36, stairs leading to an upper story shall not be
allowed on a front or side building facade.
SECTION 12. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.104
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.104.020 is amended to add the following:
8.104.020 Exemptions from Site Development Review.
L. Reproductive Health Services. Development of a community clinic providing reproductive health
services provided that the development complies with all applicable objective design standards, would
not require demolition of a historic structure, would not be located on a site described in Government
Code Section 65913.4(a)(6), would not likely result in adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources, and
would not require demolition of housing.
SECTION 13. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.116
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.116.020 is amended to add the following:
8.116.020 Applications Requiring a Zoning Clearance.
M. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers. Requests to establish and operate a Low-Barrier Navigation Center
that meet the standards specified in Chapter 8.49 (Low-Barrier Navigation Center).
SECTION 14. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.132
Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.132.030.A. is amended to read as follows:
8.132.030 Notice of Public Hearing.
A. Timing. Notice shall be given not less than 10 days before the date of a scheduled public hearing,
except notice of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment affecting the permitted uses of real property or a
Rezoning shall be given not less than 20 days before the date of a scheduled Planning Commission public
hearing.
SECTION 15. POSTING OF ORDINANCE
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three public spaces
in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION 16. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this ___ day of __________ 2025,
by the following votes:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk