City Council

C. ORDINANCES NO. 728 AND NO. 729: AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEW STATE LAW FOR URBAN DWELLING UNITS (ZTA25-001), ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ZTA26-001) – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION Ordinances No. 728 and No. 729 were introduced and scheduled for second reading and adoption by a 5-0 vote of the City Council at the June 16, 2026, City Council meeting. If adopted, these Ordinances will update the existing code relating to new State Law for urban dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, and junior accessory dwelling units. The Ordinances would then become effective 30 days after adoption. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The proposed amendments were reviewed for compliance with the CEQA. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the amendment to a Zoning Ordinance is not considered a project as defined in Section 15378 and can be seen with certainty that it will not have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance qualifies for this CEQA exemption as there is no possibility that the Ordinances will have a significant effect on the environment as it amends the City’s Municipal Code to demonstrate compliance with State ADU law. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinances No. 728 and No. 729 entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Housing Development in the Residential Zones,” and “An Ordinance Case No. ZTA26-001, Amending Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units,” respectively.