To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE DRAFT ZONING AMENDMENTS PROPOSED FOR ARTESIA AND AVIATION BOULEVARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE GENERAL PLAN-LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the General Plan update, the City is evaluating modifications to the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance amendments to encourage redevelopment along Aviation and Artesia Boulevards. On January 6, 2026, the City Council reviewed draft Zoning Code amendments applying to properties located in the C-2 commercial and C-2-PD pedestrian-oriented commercial zones within the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan (AACAP). The proposed Zoning Code amendments would allow an increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 0.6 to 1.5 and include modifications to the development standards pertaining to architectural design, building height, allowed number of stories, and setback requirements. At the January 6, 2026 City Council meeting, staff also presented draft Rooftop Dining zoning regulations that would be applied to properties located within the AACAP. The City Council supported the draft amendments and provided the following direction, which was incorporated into the proposed revisions:
C-2 and C-2-PD AACAP
1. Development standards should ensure a walkable environment is created that places the first-floor commercial at-grade.
2. Landscaping should be incorporated into projects to improve the aesthetic design.
3. Ensure design guidelines avoid over-advertised storefronts, promote high quality design, and avoid excessive lighting.
Rooftop Dining
1. Permit rooftop dining through an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) process.
2. Limit rooftop dining to the AACAP to avoid delays and consider applying these regulations to other commercial zones at a later date.
3. Clarify that increased height allowed for accessory...
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