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and acoustic privacy of principle structures on contiguous lots and to preserve the scenic views of principal structures on contiguous lots. lc. The regulations contained in Ordinance No. 598 are intended to address the foregoing concerns which present an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare, such as including access and driveway regulations that would permit emergency vehicle access and meet fire safety standards; providing for fire sprinkler and fire wall separation requirements; setting forth height and setback requirements; requiring sewer connection or private wastewater system; setting forth objective design and privacy screening requirements; establishing affordable housing requirements; mandating compliance with existing easements and slope requirements when constructing a dwelling; implementing utility undergrounding requirements; and establishing a streamlined, ministerial project review process. 1. The Town has received multiple public inquiries from architects, developers, and residents regarding SB 9 development projects and the new state law, underscoring the need for the Town to update its regulatory scheme to bring it into compliance with the requirements of the bill. in. SB 9 specifically authorizes local agencies to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards consistent with the bill's provisions, and to adopt an ordinance to implement its provisions. SB 9 further provides that such ordinances are not considered a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition, California Government Code Section 65858 authorizes the Town to adopt an interim urgency measure by a four-fifths (4/5ths) vote where necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare without following the procedures otherwise required prior to adoption of a zoning ordinance. n. On November 18, 2021, the City Council conducted a noticed public hearing pursuant to Government Sections 65090 and 65858 and adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 598 which temporarily amended the Los Altos Hills Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of amending its local regulatory scheme pertaining to single-family home developments and subdivisions in a manner that complies with the new state law and is consistent with California Government Code Sections 65852.2land 66411.7, as amended. o. Section 65858(b) of the California Government Code provides that Ordinance No. 598 shall expire and be of no further force and effect forty-five (45) days from its date of adoption. p. Section 65858(b) of the California Government Code provides that prior to the expiration of Ordinance No. 598 the City Council may extend the ordinance for twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days after giving notice pursuant to Section 65090 of the California Government Code and conducting a public hearing. q. On December 16, 2021, the City Council authorized the issuance of a written report describing the measures and actions taken by the Town to alleviate the circumstances and conditions which led to the adoption of Ordinance No. 598 since its adoption on November 18, 2021, as required by Government Code section 65858(d) ("Council Report"). r. Based on the Council Report, the City Council has determined that the circumstances and Ordinance 599 Page 3