DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2024
TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: ANDREA GILBERT, CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT
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Study Session for the Comprehensive Zoning Code update related to Commercial and Residential Parking Standards and "Good Neighbor" Standards for Industrial, Manufacturing and Warehouse Uses.
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation on potential amendments to zoning standards and provide input to the Draft Zoning Code Update, anticipated for release in Spring 2025.
BACKGROUND
At a joint study session held on July 30, 2024, the City Council and Planning Commission reviewed the Preferred Land Use Plan and Key Strategies for the 2045 General Plan Update, directing staff to move forward with preparation of the Draft General Plan Update based on the amendments outlined in that plan. As part of the comprehensive General Plan Update, a comprehensive update to the Zoning Code is proposed. The Zoning Code implements the General Plan, so as the General Plan is revised, the Zoning Code also requires updating. Additionally, certain outdated aspects of the Zoning Code need to be modernized and updated for consistency with recent State laws.
Given the volume of detailed material to review, three study sessions with focused topics will be held with the Planning Commission. The intent at each study session is to provide an overview of proposed zoning amendments and provide an opportunity to discuss each topic prior to preparation of the Public Review Draft Zoning Code. No formal action will be taken by the Commission at the study sessions, which are intended as a forum for advance input from the Commission on the Draft Zoning Code Update.
The focus of the study sessions will be as follows:
* Study Session 1: Commercial and Residential Parking Standards; "Good Neighbor" Standards for Industrial, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Uses
* Study Session 2: Code Organization, Administrative Procedures, Master Plan Overlay, Planned Development Zoning District, an...
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