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Council introduces ordinance to implement SB‑9‑style two‑unit and lot‑split standards
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance O-2025-06 to update Placentia zoning to allow two-unit developments and urban lot splits consistent with state law (SB 9), codifying objective standards and ministerial 60‑day processing; Planning Commission recommended approval and the ordinance was introduced for first reading with a 3‑yes vote.
The council introduced Ordinance O-2025-06 to revise local zoning rules for two‑unit housing developments and urban lot splits in single‑family zones to align with state law commonly known as SB 9.
Staff explained the changes would preserve objective local design standards where permitted, add ministerial processing timelines (60‑day review for qualifying applications), and identify prohibited locations (for example, properties on historic registries). "The updates to this ordinance are actually even more minor than the ADU ordinance," staff said, while noting the state requirement to allow certain two‑unit configurations and lot splits. Planning Commission recommended the zoning amendment. After staff presentation and no public comment, the council introduced the zoning code amendment for first reading and recorded a 3‑yes vote with two members not voting.
Staff said the city has not yet seen widespread use of SB 9‑style splits in Placentia, but the amendments memorialize objective standards and codify screening requirements for mechanical equipment. The item will proceed through required ordinance readings and any additional procedural steps before final adoption.
