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PC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receive an Update on the Draft Zoning Code Framework for Implementation of the Draft General Plan and (2) Discuss and Provide Comments as Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: February 14, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Troy Evangelho, Advance Planning Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-5744
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [x] Attachments: [x]
Public Notification: Social Media (2/2/24), GovDelivery Bulletin (2/1/24), (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Planning Commission (2/8/24)
Department Approval: Mark Muenzer, Planning and Development Director (1/29/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and discuss the Draft Zoning Code Framework (Attachment 1) and Draft Zoning Map (Attachment 2) and provide feedback as appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Zoning Code Update was initiated in Summer 2023 to implement the land use designation changes proposed by the Draft General Plan, including the creation of new zoning districts to correspond with new land use designations and the incorporation of new development policies proposed in the Draft Plan and the previously adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element. The City is required to complete the rezoning by October 15, 2024. Failure to complete the required rezoning by October 15, 2024 may result in the Housing Element falling out of compliance with State law.
The Zoning Code Update process began with a series of stakeholder interviews with frequent users of the code, such as architects and developers, to determine issues and barriers to development as well as opportunities for improvement. The staff and consultant team then completed an audit of all policies and programs proposed by the Draft General Plan and adopted Housing Element. The existing land use and zoning maps and the proposed land use m...
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