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Council approves expanded scope for comprehensive zoning-code update to add objective design standards and parking study

5450332 · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Laguna Beach approved a contract amendment to expand a comprehensive zoning-code update. The amendment adds development of objective design standards for single- and two-family homes, a commercial parking standards study and updates to industrial/commercial zoning; council prioritized parking and ODS work for completion within a year.

Laguna Beach — The city council on July 22 approved an amendment to its contract with De Novo Planning Group to expand the scope of a comprehensive zoning-code update. The work includes the development of objective design standards (ODS) for single- and two-family homes, an expanded commercial parking analysis, and updates to commercial/industrial zones.

What the council approved: The amendment increases the consultant contract by $388,300, bringing the total contract to $709,749. Staff and the project ad hoc recommended the council approve the larger scope to address recent…

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