The Planning Bureau is conducting quarterly tune-ups to modernize the City's Zoning Code.
You are invited to provide input on updates to the Zoning Code to address new land use trends and business types, better respond to unique neighborhood development patterns, and improve administrative processes.
Zoning Code Tune-Up
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Expo Arts Center
4321 Atlantic Ave.
Topics in the latest batch of code amendments include:
- Defining and regulating new uses, such as escape rooms and tutoring centers, and clarifying rules about animal boarding and adoption uses
- Granting relief from height limits for rooftop solar facilities in non-residential areas
- Exempting building additions and new structures on historic properties from certain parking requirements
- Updating fence regulations in flood zones due to climate change impacts
- Excluding parking areas from floor area ratio calculations
- Eliminating building separation requirements between residential structures on a single property
- Updating public hearing noticing requirements
For any questions, please contact:
Jennifer Ly, Planner, at (562) 570-6398 or
