Placerville Municipal Code § 10-4-21 Low-Barrier Navigation

(A) Purpose: This section provides objective standards for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers to ensure compliance with Government Code Section 65660 et seq.

(B) Permit Required: A Low-Barrier Navigation Center shall be a use allowed by-right (ministerial) in all zones identified in this Title, provided it meets the following standards:

Service Plan: The operator must provide a clinical service plan for connecting residents to permanent housing, including onsite case management.
Coordinated Entry: The center must be linked to the El Dorado County Coordinated Entry System.
HMIS: The center must participate in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Duration: Stays shall be temporary and focused on rapid transition to permanent housing.

(C) Review Timeline: The City shall notify a developer whether an application is complete within 30 days of receipt. The City shall act on a completed application within 60 days of receipt.

SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO ZONE DISTRICTS

The following sections of Title 10 are amended to include Low-Barrier Navigation Centers under "(B) Permitted Uses":

Section 10-5-14 (CBD, Central Business District): Add "Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, subject to Section 10-4-21."
Section 10-5-15 (C, Commercial Zone): Add "Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, subject to Section 10-4-21."
Section 10-5-16 (HWC, Highway Commercial Zone): Add "Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, subject to Section 10-4-21."
Section 10-5-17 (BP, Business-Professional Zone): Add "Low-Barrier Navigation Centers, subject to Section 10-4-21."

SECTION 4: CEQA EXEMPTION

The City Council finds that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section 65661(b). This section provides a statutory exemption for actions taken by a public agency to approve a Low-Barrier Navigation Center that meets the requirements of the code. Additionally, the ordinance is exempt as a ministerial action under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15268.

SECTION 5. Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the date of its adoption, a summary of this ordinance shall be published at least once in the Mountain Democrat, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Placerville, together with the names of the Council members voting for and against the ordinance.

SECTION 6. Codification.

The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be codified in the Placerville Municipal Code.

The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placerville held on June 23, 2026, by Councilmember Clerici who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough.

PASSED AND APPROVED, by the City Council of the City of Placerville on June 23, 2026, by the poll taken as follows:

AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Clerici and Yarborough

NOES: Carter

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 11th day of August 2026, upon second reading by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Clerici

NOES: Carter, Yarbrough

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: None

_______________________________

Mayor Nicole Gotberg

ATTEST:

_______________________________

Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 1739

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-5-9, 10-5-10, 10-5-11, AND 10-5-12 OF TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE PLACERVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM DENSITIES, MODIFY MINIMUM PARCEL AREAS, AND AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PROVISIONS IN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R-2, R-3, R-4, AND R-5) TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM A-5 (ZOA 26-03)

WHEREAS, the City of Placerville adopted its 6th Cycle (2021–2029) Housing Element on August 31, 2021, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the Housing Element on December 21, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the certified Housing Element includes Program A-5, which requires the City to amend the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum densities, modify minimum parcel areas, and remove constraints to the development of multi-family housing in the R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zones; and

WHEREAS, on December 3, 2025, HCD issued a Letter of Inquiry regarding the City’s progress on Program A-5; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 26-03) fulfills the City’s commitment under Program A-5; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 19, 2026, and adopted Resolution PC 2026-08 recommending approval; and

WHEREAS, the City Council introduced this ordinance on first reading on June 23, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan and Housing Element and are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §§ 15061(b)(3) and 15268; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to adopt ZOA 26-03;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: FINDINGS

Housing Element Compliance. The City adopted its 6th Cycle (2021–2029) Housing Element on August 31, 2021, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the Element on December 21, 2022. Housing Element Program A 5 requires amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to establish minimum densities, modify minimum parcel areas, and remove constraints to multi-family housing.
Need for Timely Implementation. On December 3, 2025, HCD issued a Letter of Inquiry requesting confirmation of completion of Program A 5. The proposed amendments fulfill the City’s commitment and maintain substantial compliance with Housing Element Law pursuant to Government Code § 65585(i).
Planning Commission Review. On May 19, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution PC 2026 07, recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments.
Purpose of Amendments. The amendments:

• Establish minimum densities in the R 2, R 3, and R 4 zones to prevent under utilization of high density sites.

• Reduce minimum parcel areas in the R 3 and R 4 zones to remove physical constraints to multi family development.

• Remove conditional use provisions allowing single family dwellings in multi family zones.

• Update professional office allowances to require mixed use consistency. These changes ensure adequate sites to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and comply with the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) and SB 330.

General Plan Consistency. The amendments are consistent with the City of Placerville General Plan and directly implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

SECTION 2: CEQA FINDINGS

The City Council finds the ordinance exempt from CEQA pursuant to:

CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
The amendments do not authorize construction and merely align zoning standards with the development capacity already analyzed in the certified Housing Element.

CEQA Guidelines § 15268 (Ministerial Projects).

The Housing Accountability Act requires objective, quantifiable standards for housing development. Establishing minimum densities and parcel area standards supports ministerial review of qualifying projects.

SECTION 3: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-5-9 (R-2 LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE)

Section 10-5-9 is amended as follows (strikeout = deletion; underline = addition):

(B) Permitted Uses:

Multi-family dwellings of two (2) or more units, provided that the development meets a minimum density of four (4) dwelling units per acre.

Uses stated in Section 10-3-4. Mobile home parks.

SECTION 4: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-5-10 (R-3 MEDIUM-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE)

(B) Permitted Uses: Multi-family dwellings of two (2) or more units, provided that the development meets a minimum density of eight (8) dwelling units per acre.

Professional offices, provided they are part of a mixed-use development that meets the minimum residential density requirements of this zone.

Uses stated in Section 10-3-4. Mobile home parks.

(D) Development Standards: Minimum Parcel Area: 5,000 square feet.

SECTION 5. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-5-11 (R-4 HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE).

(B) Permitted Uses:

Multi-family dwellings of two (2) or more units, provided that the development meets a minimum density of twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.

Detached single-family dwelling

Professional offices, provided they are part of a mixed-use development that meets the minimum residential density requirements of this zone.

Uses stated in Section 10-3-4.

Mobile home parks.

(D) Development Standards:

Minimum Parcel Area: 6,000 4,500 square feet.

SECTION 6. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-5-12 (R-5 VERY HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE)

Professional offices, provided they are part of a mixed-use development that meets the minimum residential density requirements of this zone.

Uses stated in Section 10-3-4.

SECTION 7. SEVERABILITLY.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after adoption pursuant to Government Code § 36937.

SECTION 9. CERTIFICATION

The City Clerk is directed to cause this ordinance to be codified in the Placerville Municipal Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED, by the City Council of the City of Placerville on June 23, 2026, by the poll taken as follows:

AYES: Clerici, Carter, Gotberg, Neau and Yarborough

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 11th day of August 2026, upon second reading by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Clerici, Carter, Gotberg, Neau and Yarborough

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

_______________________________

Mayor Nicole Gotberg

ATTEST:

_______________________________

Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 1740

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE PLACERVILLE CITY CODE, CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S ADOPTED WATER SHUT OFF POLICY

WHEREAS, the City of Placerville ("City"), as a Municipal Corporation of the State of California, provides general municipal services including municipal water services; and,

WHEREAS, on August 11, 2026, the City adopted a Water Shutoff Policy in compliance with the Water Shutoff Protection Act (SB 998); and,

WHEREAS, Title 7 of the Placerville Municipal Code governs public utility services, including accounts for water and wastewater service and the City protocol for water and wastewater service shutoff;

WHEREAS, the City Council intends for the process outlined in the Water Shutoff Policy to apply to both residential and commercial customers within the City of Placerville; and

WHEREAS, Title 7 of the Placerville Municipal Code must now be amended in part for consistency with the adopted Water Shutoff Policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Findings

The City Council of the City of Placerville (City) finds and declares as follows:

City owns and operates a public water system, providing water services to City residents.
The City has a Water Shutoff Policy governing the procedure for shutting off water service accounts, in compliance with SB998.
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 7, Chapter 3, Section 7-3-5 and Chapter 4, Sections 7-4-4 and 7-4-6, relevant to accounts for water and wastewater service, to be consistent with the City's adopted Water Shutoff Policy.
This ordinance will take effect 30 days after initial Council adoption and will apply to any water services account that becomes delinquent thereafter.

Section 2: Amendment of Section 7-3-5of the Placerville City Code

Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Placerville that section 7-3-5 of the City of Placerville City Code, is hereby amended to read: