San Marcos — The City Council unanimously extended a temporary, citywide moratorium on conversions of mobile-home parks occupied primarily by residents 55 and older.

Mayor Rebecca Jones read the ordinance title for Ordinance No. 2025-1571, described as the second and final one-year extension of an interim urgency ordinance imposing a moratorium on conversions that would change parks for older adults into parks allowing all ages. Staff noted this extension is permitted as a final one-year extension under Government Code §65858(a) while the city continues research and monitors pending case law.

City staff said the extension gives time to evaluate potential zoning amendments and whether any CEQA review will be required for proposed permanent zoning changes. Council moved, seconded and adopted the extension unanimously.

The interim ordinance extension runs for one year from the effective date and is intended to preserve the status quo while staff completes evaluations and recommendations.