Ord 2381 - AMENDING THE ZONING CODE FROM C-2:LHP (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A LANDMARK AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) TO R-1D:LHP (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN ORDINANCE 2381
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
FROM C-2:LHP (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A LANDMARK AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY)
TO R-1D:LHP (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN WITH A LANDMARK AND
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 TAIT AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the applicant requests approval to change the zoning from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay)to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) on property located
at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change at its
regularly noticed public hearing on December 10, 2025,finding that the R-1D:LHP (Single-
Family Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) zoning is
consistent with the zoning of neighboring properties and consistent with the proposed use of
the property; and
WHEREAS, this matter was regularly noticed in conformance with State and Town law
and came before the Town Council for public hearing on January 20, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council accepted the report of the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval for the proposed General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council considered all facts and information related to a request
to change the zoning designation for the property at 4 Tait Avenue from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay)to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay) as shown on
Exhibit A.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Legislative Findings.
A. With regard to CEQA,there is no possibility that this project will have a significant impact on
the environment; therefore, the project is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act,Section 15061 (b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the proposed amendments to the General Plan and Town Code will have a
significant effect on the environment, because the project does not include any
modification that would affect the historical significance of the building.
B. With regard to required consistency with the Town's General Plan,the zone change is
consistent with the General Plan and its Elements, including but not limited to Goals LU-1,
LU-6, CD-6, CD-10, CD-12, and CD-13, and Policies LU-1.4, LU-6.1, LU-6.3, LU-6.4, LU-6.5, CD-
6.1, CD-10.1, CD-12.1, and CD-12.2.
SECTION I. Zone Change.
The Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos is hereby amended to change the zoning of the
property at 4 Tait Avenue (Santa Clara County Assessor Parcel Number 510-44-054) as shown
on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is part of this Ordinance,from C-2:LHP (Central
Business District with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay)to R-1D:LHP (Single-Family
Residential Downtown with a Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay).
SECTION III. Severability.
In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction holds any Section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Ordinance unconstitutional, preempted, or
otherwise invalid, the invalid portion shall be severed from this Ordinance and shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town hereby declares that it would
have adopted each Section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this
Ordinance irrespective of the fact that any one or more Sections, subsections, paragraphs,
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sentences, clauses, or phrases in this Ordinance might be declared unconstitutional,
preempted, or otherwise invalid.
SECTION IV. Publication.
In accordance with Section 36937 of the Government Code of the State of California,
this Ordinance takes effect 30 days from the date of its passage. The Town Council hereby
directs the Town Clerk to cause this Ordinance or a summary thereof to be published or posted
in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION V. Effective Date.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos on the 20th day of January 2026, and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos on the 3rd day of February 2026, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Council Member Badame, Council Member Nudes, Council Member Reenie,
Council Member Ristow, Mayor Moore
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Application No. Z-25-002 A.P.N. #510-44-054 N '
Change of zoning map amending the Town Zoning Ordinance.
® Zone Change From: C-2:LHP To: R-1D:LHP
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Forwarded by Planning Commission Date: December 10, 2025
Approved by Town Council Date: February 3, 2026 Ord:
Clerk Administrator Mayor
EXHIBIT A