Staff Report. Adoption of Town Code Amendment Regarding Town-Initiated Parcel Mergers
PREPARED BY: Bridgette Falconio
Administrative Technician
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Town Attorney, and Community Development Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● (408) 354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: 02/21/2022 ITEM NO: 5
DATE: February 16, 2022
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Gabrielle Whelan, Town Attorney
SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 (Subdivision Regulations) and
Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code Regarding Town-Initiated
Parcel Mergers
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance (Attachment 1) amending Chapter 24 (Subdivision Regulations) and
Chapter 29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding Town-initiated parcel mergers.
DISCUSSION:
On February 7, 2023, Town Council considered and voted to Introduce and waive the first
reading of a proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 24 (Subdivision Regulations) and Chapter
29 (Zoning Regulations) of the Town Code regarding Town-initiated parcel mergers. The
purpose of the amendment is to bring the Town Code into conformance with the State
Subdivision Map Act, which preempts local legislation, regarding the circumstances under
which the Town can initiate a parcel merger. Adoption of the attached Ordinance (Attachment
1) is the final step to amend the Town’s Municipal Code. If adopted, the Ordinance will take
effect 30 days after its adoption.
COORDINATION:
The Town Attorney’s Office, Town Manager’s Office, and the Community Development
Department coordinated this report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed Ordinance will not affect the Town’s Budget.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Because the proposed Ordinance reflects State law, will not result in a change in the physical
environment, and is not a project defined under CEQA, no further action is required (Public
Resources Code Section 21065).
Attachment:
1. Lot Merger Ordinance