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Council approves first reading of zoning update; narrows private-tree review and authorizes limited assistance for arborist reports
Summary
City Council voted to approve the first reading of a comprehensive zoning code update and to revise private-property tree procedures to remove Planning Commission review for qualifying removals and study low-income assistance for arborist reports.
The San Fernando City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the city’s zoning provisions and advanced amendments addressing tree preservation and landscape standards.
The zoning code replacement updates rules for housing, accessory dwelling units, mixed-use overlays and other land-use charts to align local code with state requirements and the city’s recently adopted Urban Forest Management Plan. Staff described goals including clarity for users, codifying existing city procedures and adding development standards requested by council.
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