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A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.10 (PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES) RELATING TO THE PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE REQUIREMENT FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS (FIRST READING)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-016 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (DEVELOPMENT AND IN-LIEU FEES) OF THE CITY'S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council place the ordinance on first reading and adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Chapter 17.10 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code requires the dedication of land or payment of fees in-lieu thereof (or a combination of both) for park purposes. The in-lieu fees, known as Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fees are collected from all residential development, including single-family, multifamily, mobile homes and hotels/motels. The proposed action would eliminate the assessment of PAD fees on hotel/motel projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal consists of a fiscal action that will not result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no Environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Chula Vista Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO), first adopted in1971, details requirements for land dedication, park improvements and in-lieu fees. The PDO requires the dedication of parklands or payment of in-lieu fees equivalent to three acres per 1,000 new residents. All residential development, including single-family, multifamily, mobile homes and hotels/motels are ...
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