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Commission recommends by‑right affordable housing definition for C1/C3 zones to comply with state law
Summary
The planning commission voted unanimously to recommend a zone text amendment adding a by‑right definition and allowing affordable residential developments in C1 and C3 mixed‑use zones when projects meet the ordinance's 20% affordability threshold, aligning local code with state housing requirements.
The San Gabriel Planning Commission on Oct. 13 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt a zone text amendment establishing a “by‑right” definition and permitting affordable residential developments in C1 and C3 zones when projects provide the applicable affordable units and meet state requirements.
Staff said the proposed amendment (ZTA 25‑002) implements elements of the city’s housing element and state housing law by creating a by‑right use definition in the zoning code (section…
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