Zoning (Ordinance) Updates

Zoning and subdivision regulations are contained in Title 20 "Zoning" of the City's Mill Valley Municipal Code.  The "Zoning Code" primarily governs the development and use of property in Mill Valley, and also establish the procedures by which the City reviews and makes decisions on applications for residential and commercial design review, conditional use permits and variances. Various pieces of the Zoning Code are updated through ordinance updates, which are reviewed by Planning Commission and adopted through City Council.  These updates are primarily based on the City's General Plan policies and programs, and assist in clarifying zoning and land use regulations and procedures.

2018 Updates

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance. Modifications to MVMC 20.90 to address Junior ADUs; modify Floor Area square footage bonus and establish regulations for those ADUs created with Floor Area Bonus and/or exceptions to the development standards
  •  July 10, 2018 Planning Commission Staff Report, Attachments

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2017 Updates

• Affordable Housing: Continuation of comprehensive update to inclusionary housing regulations from 2016.
  • Final Ordinance
  • Planning Commission June, 13, 2017 Review of Draft Affordable Housing Ordinance and Recommendation of Approval, by way of Resolution 
  • City Council, May 15, 2017 Direction on Impact Fees and Next Steps
  • January 3, 2017: Staff Report, Interim Ordinance, City Council

• Cannabis: Final Ordinance

• Second Units/Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): establishes regulations based on new state laws regarding ADUs.
  •  January 3, 2017: Staff Report, City Council (second reading)
• Green Building: establishes new green building regulations (Tier 1 CalGreen) for new construction and major remodels.
  • January 3, 2017: Staff Report (first reading)

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2016 Updates

• Affordable Housing Ordinance: Comprehensive update to Chapter 20.80 "inclusionary housing regulations" to include inclusionary housing requirements, impact fees, and establishing an affordable housing trust fund.  
  • City Council Meeting (Initial Discussion) May 23, 2016 Part 1, Part 2;
  • Planning Commission August 23, 2016 (staff report;draft ordinance; attachments 2-4).
• Definitions and Nonconforming Regulations: Planning Commission: March 22, 2016; Feb. 9, 2016; December 8, 2015; August 25, 2015, July 28, 2015; and City Council: November 2, 2015; Final Ordinance Adopted June 5, 2016
• Medical Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance: Jan 26 Planning Commission Staff Report
• Mobility/Circulation Element: Initial Study (available Jan 6, 2016 for public comment until January 26, 2016); Nov. 2, 2015 Staff Report; Jan 26 Planning Commission Staff Report; Feb 16, 2016 City Council Staff Report; March 7. 2016 City Council Staff Report and Attachments
• General Plan Land Use Element: Initial Study (available Jan 6, 2016 for public comment until January 26, 2016); Jan 26 Planning Commission Staff Report; Sept 8, 2015 Staff Report
• Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments related to the Multi-Family , Downtown Residential, and Mixed-Use Development Standards and Design Guidelines:  Final Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance; Final Zoning Map Ordinance

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2015 Updates

• Inclusionary Housing: August 17 City Council Packet;  July 14 Planning Commission Packet; June 23 Planning Commission Packet
• Short-term Rentals: July 6 City Council Packet Go to www.cityofmillvalley.org/rentals for additional information and to download registration and tax forms.
• Multi-Family Design Guidelines and Development Standards: click here to be redirected to the General Plan homepage.