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Council adopts El Camino specific‑plan amendments; performing arts center entitlements delayed after park concerns

San Juan Capistrano City Council · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a code amendment and rezone for the El Camino specific plan and adopted the ordinance, while deferring entitlements for a proposed Performing Arts Center in Historic Town Center Park after residents raised concerns about park use, parking and process.

The City Council on Oct. 7 adopted an ordinance amending the El Camino specific plan and rezoning several parcels after a second‑reading vote. The ordinance changes approved by council will take effect 30 days after passage.

Joel Rojas, development services director, reminded the council that at the Sept. 16 meeting the council approved entitlements for the private residential portion of the project, but did not act on entitlements for a proposed 450‑seat Performing…

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