5 21-0658 Subject: Construction Innovation And Expanded Housing Options Ordinance
From: Mayor Schaaf, President Pro Temp Thao, And Councilmember Kalb
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance To Promote Cost-Efficient Construction Innovation And Expanded Housing Options By:
(1) Amending The Oakland Planning Code (Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) Title 17) To (A) Allow Residential Occupancy Of Recreational Vehicles (RVS), Mobile Homes, And Manufactured Homes In All Zoning Districts Where Residential Uses Are Permitted, (B) Establish Density And Open Space Regulations For Efficiency Dwelling Units, And (C) Establish Height Regulations For Modular Construction;
(2) Amending The Oakland Building Construction Code (OMC Chapter 15.04) To Adopt Voluntary Appendix R To The California Residential Code (Light Straw-Clay Construction);
(3) Making Conforming Amendments To The Blight Ordinance (OMC Chapter 8.24), Building Maintenance Code (OMC Chapter 15.08), Affordable Housing Impact Fees Ordinance (OMC Chapter 15.72), And Transportation And Capital Improvements Impact Fees Ordinance (OMC Chapter 15.74);
(4) Staying Enforcement Of OMC Sections 8.24.020(F)(2) And 8.24.020(G) For 120 Days; And
(5) Exempting RV Parks Owned, Operated, And Maintained By Non-Profit Organizations For Permanent, Temporary, Or Emergency Use, Subject To The Planning Code Standards, From The Special Occupancy Parks Act (Health And Safety Code Section 18200 Et SEQ) Pursuant To Health And Safety Code Section 18865.4; And Making California Environmental Quality Act Findings
As someone who has lived in old motorhomes I am concerned with what happens to occupants when problems develop with their bathroom facilities in the motorhome. Note I said when, not if. Is this going to be a responsibility of the occupant to fix? Hopefully the city will budget some assistance as have adequate bathroom facilities is crucial for personal and public health. Some people living in vehicles can afford repairs, but some can't, and prompt repair is essential. I also sincerely request the city construct and operate a sanitary dumping facility for the motorhome occupants who are not fortunate enough to find a legal space right away. Again, this is crucial for personal and public health.
As someone who has lived in old motorhomes I am concerned with what happens to occupants when problems develop with their bathroom facilities in the motorhome. Note I said when, not if. Is this going to be a responsibility of the occupant to fix? Hopefully the city will budget some assistance as have adequate bathroom facilities is crucial for personal and public health. Some people living in vehicles can afford repairs, but some can't, and prompt repair is essential. I also sincerely request the city construct and operate a sanitary dumping facility for the motorhome occupants who are not fortunate enough to find a legal space right away. Again, this is crucial for personal and public health.