Staff outlines Corona Del Mar commercial corridor study with zoning, parking and design proposals
Sep 18, 2026
Planning staff presented a study of the Corona Del Mar commercial corridor proposing 14 recommendations — including a CDM overlay, limited mixed‑use (up to 30 dwelling units total), incentives for lot consolidation, streamlined review for small restaurants, design guidelines, and parking and mobility measures — and invited commission feedback after extensive public outreach.
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Planning division staff presented an overview of the Corona Del Mar (CDM) commercial corridor study, explaining the study’s objectives: craft zoning regulations unique to CDM, reduce barriers to private reinvestment, implement parking solutions that balance all users, improve walkability and assess feasibility of limited development opportunities. Staff reported nearly 3,000,000 annual visitors to the corridor and noted existing conditions of small lots, under‑built floor area ratio (FAR 0.75) and limited sidewalk space that constrain outdoor dining.
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