Housing Element HE-K Implementation Program
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021070538
Public Agency
City of Galt
Document Title
Housing Element HE-K Implementation Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/10/2025
Document Description
The proposed project consists of amendments to Chapters 18.12 and 18.16 of the Galt Municipal Code. Specifically, the amendments modify the maximum allowable density for the R4a High Density Multiple-Family Residential Zone from 24 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to 30 du/ac. The minimum allowable density would remain at 14 du/ac. In addition, residential projects of five or more units in the R4a zone that include a minimum 20 percent of units affordable to lower-income households (in accordance with Government Code section 65583.2(c)) shall be a permitted (P) use
by right. Projects must comply with the residential design standards in Section 18.16.055 of the Galt Municipal Code. Residential projects of five or more units in the R4A zone not containing a minimum of 20 percent affordable units shall continue to require Planning Commission approved design review, and all residential projects with five or more units in the R3 and R4 zones shall continue to require Planning Commission approved design review. The proposed amendments to Chapter 18.12 and 18.16 of the Galt Municipal Code would implement the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element Program HE-K. Development is not included as part of the proposed project.
Contact Information
Name
Kristyn Bitz
Agency Name
City of Galt
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95632
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)(Common Sense Exemption), a project is exempt from CEQA if it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project consists of amendments to the City of Galt Municipal Code and would not involve development. The lead agency has determined that there is no possibility that the proposed project would have a significant impact upon the environment. Thus, the proposed project is considered exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3).
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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