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Porterville staff outline code, hydrant and permit requirements for converting 190 E. Yates from church to residential; triplex may need state pathway
Summary
Porterville planning staff reviewed an application to change occupancy at 190 East Yates from a religious facility to residential and flagged code, sprinkler and hydrant requirements while noting RS-2 zoning does not allow a triplex absent a state or zoning pathway.
Porterville planning and building staff reviewed PRC 2025028, an application to change occupancy at 190 East Yates from a religious facility to residential use and to accommodate a triplex.
Oscar Cepeda opened the item by noting the site's RS-2 low-density residential zoning and that the zoning "does not allow a multifamily project" in that district. Planning staff identified potential alternative paths the applicant could pursue, including use of state laws such as SB 9 for two primary units on single-family lots, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) law, or other mechanisms. Jeff O'Neil, city planner, told the committee it "is possible that this would qualify as a housing development project under the accountability act" and that it "may... be allowed to approve…
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