Adopt updated zoning rules and environmental review for General Plan
In Plain English
The city's current zoning code needs updates to match its long-term development plan. This creates an environmental addendum and rewrites Article XV of the zoning rules. If approved, new zoning standards take effect for future development projects.
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Votes
Approved the item as presented with changes to include addendums and the Coastal/Commercial section for Instructional Services, Community Assembly, Cultural Facilities, Lodging Hotel/Motel; that the IS Overlays 2 and 1 require an AUP, rather than a CUP; and to research the bird safe window glazing
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council updated the city's zoning code to align with its long-term development plan, with broad support in a 6-1 vote. The changes include new standards for hotels, cultural facilities, and community assembly spaces in coastal and commercial areas, plus requirements for bird-safe window glazing research. Councilmember Bates cast the lone dissenting vote. These new zoning rules will apply to all future development projects in the city.
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Other motions
Continue the matter two weeks to allow staff to work with the business community
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