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Board adopts ordinance aligning zoning maps with 2010 General Plan
Summary
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance to reclassify multiple zoning districts so they match the county's 2010 general plan land-use designations; staff said the change will streamline permitting for more than 2,000 parcels.
Monterey County Supervisors on Tuesday voted to adopt an ordinance amending Title 21 of the county code to reclassify multiple zoning districts for consistency with the 2010 County of Monterey General Plan land-use designations.
The zoning code update, presented by Edgar Sanchez, assistant planner with Housing and Community Development, was described as a technical but necessary step to correct mismatches between general plan maps and parcel zoning that staff said affect more than 2,000 parcels.
"The requested action before the board today is to adopt an ordinance amending Title 21 of the Monterey County Code to reclassify multiple zoning districts for consistency with the 2010 County of Monterey General Plan land use designations," said Edgar Sanchez, assistant planner.
Staff told the board the change keeps the general plan land-use designations in place while amending zoning districts and sectional district maps so the two systems match. Planning staff said the update will reduce permitting conflicts that occur when a parcel's general-plan designation (for example, residential) does not match its zoning (for example, farmland).
Staff also proposed minor clarifying edits to Chapter 21.08 and an addition to Chapter 21.5 to enable some future boundary updates to be made administratively, consistent with similar California jurisdictions. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 30, 2025, and recommended adoption.
The board voted on a motion by Supervisor Alejo, seconded by Supervisor Daniels, to adopt the ordinance and find the action consistent with the scope of the previously certified final environmental impact report for the 2010 General Plan under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, section 15162. Chair Lopez called the vote; members verbally indicated approval and the motion was carried.
The ordinance takes effect in accordance with the county code's standard timelines. Planning staff said property owners whose parcels were reclassified will thereafter be governed by zoning rules that align with the general plan and that permits and development standards such as setbacks, lot coverage and allowable uses will be applied according to the revised zoning.
No public commenters spoke against the ordinance during the hearing. Staff and commissioners noted the change is primarily administrative implementation of the 2010 General Plan rather than a new policy.
The board proceeded to its other business after the vote.
