Change of Zone No. 2600012. Ordinance No. 348.5056 - Riverside County Land Use Ordinance. Additional Residential Accommodations Ordinance Update

Change of Zone No. 2600012, specifically Ordinance No. 348.5056, is a proposed text amendment to the Riverside County Land Use Ordinance affecting all unincorporated areas of Riverside County. The primary objective is to update regulations for Additional Residential Accommodations and align local standards with State housing law. This includes the reorganization of Article XIXj to incorporate Senate Bill 9 Units as a new housing type, alongside Accessory Dwelling Units, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, Second Units, Guest Quarters, Ranchets, and Multiple Owner Group Units. Additionally, the amendment removes mobile home-specific development standards to ensure they are consistent with one-family residence standards as required by State law. Administratively, the amendment modifies Article I to grant the Planning Director the authority to elevate specific projects from a Director's Hearing to the Planning Commission. The project is managed by Senior Planner Jonathan P. Bell and has been filed with a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, asserting that the updates align with state law without causing significant environmental impact. Financial records indicate an administrative filing and handling fee of 50.00 dollars associated with the project documentation.