To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
DIRECT STAFF TO INCLUDE THE LATEST HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IN THE ARTICLE XXVII TRAFFIC ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN MODIFICATIONS
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE SCOPE OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND ZONING ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL BY AUGUST 4, 2026 AND THE CORRESPONDING BALLOT MEASURE TO BE SCHEDULED FOR THE NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Plan is comprised of various State required elements and provides long-term policy direction to guide the physical development and sustainability of the City. The City is in the process of updating the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation, Safety, and Noise Elements of the General Plan, and associated Zoning Ordinance amendments, as required for consistency and implementation. Adoption of the updated Land Use Element (LUE) is scheduled for late July or early August. The remaining elements (Open Space & Conservation, Safety, and Noise) are scheduled for adoption in late summer or fall of 2026. The purpose of this discussion item is to provide the City Council and community with a final opportunity to discuss the draft LUE update prior to consideration of adoption.
Some of the amendments to the LUE update and associated Zoning Ordinances constitute a "Major Change in Allowable Land Use" which are subject to Article XXVII of the City's Charter and will be voted on as part of the general election on November 3, 2026. The specific changes triggering this requirement include the proposed increases in floor area ratio (FAR) along Artesia and Aviation Boulevards, setting a FAR limit in the Public Institutional Zones, and minor changes to FAR in some of the City's commercial and industrial zones. Staff is seeking direction on the scope of the ballot measure in relati...
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