Exhibit 3 - Draft Ordinance for Zone Change, with Exhibit A1 of 2
Ordinance Council Meeting Date
DRAFT ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING FROM O (OFFICE) TO R-1:8
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 8,000 SQUARE FEET)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14331 CAPRI DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Gordon K. Wong, proposes to demolish the existing single-
family residence, construct a new single-family residence (S-24-043), and change the zoning
classification of the property from O (Office) to R-1:8 (Single-Family Residential, minimum lot
size of 8,000 square feet);
WHEREAS, the existing property is zoned O, which is inconsistent with the Low Density
Residential General Plan Land Use Designation for this property, which provides for, “single-
family residential properties located on generally level terrain;”
WHEREAS, the proposed new single-family residence necessitates this zone change as
single-family residential is not an allowed use in the O zoning classification;
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65860 requires that zoning be consistent with
General Plan land use designations;
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the zone change from O (Office) to R-1:8
(Single-Family Residential, minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet) in order to be consistent with
both the General Plan and surrounding neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AND THE TOWN
COUNCIL DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Zoning Map in the Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to
change the zoning of the property at 14331 Capri Drive (Santa Clara County Assessor
Parcel Number 406-32-004) as shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is
part of this Ordinance, from O (Office) to R-1:8 (Single-Family Residential, minimum lot
size of 8,000 square feet).
2. This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos on the ___ day of _____ 2025, and adopted by the following vote as an
ordinance of the Town of Los Gatos at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Los Gatos on the ____ day of _____ 2025.
3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after it is adopted.
EXHIBIT 3
Draft Ordinance: subject to
modification by Town Council based
on deliberations and direction
2 of 2
Ordinance Council Meeting Date
4. In lieu of publication of the full text of the ordinance within fifteen (15) days after its
passage a summary of the ordinance may be published at least five (5) days prior to and
fifteen (15) days after adoption by the Town Council and a certified copy shall be posted
in the office of the Town Clerk, pursuant to GC 36933(c)(1).
5. The proposed zone change is exempt pursuant to CEQA, Section 15061(b)(3), because it
can be seen with certainty that it will not significantly affect the physical environment in
that it aligns the regulations with existing land use. The associated Architecture and Site
Application (S-24-043) for construction of a new residence and site grading is
Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA, Section 15303: New Construction.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
_______________________________
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
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TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA