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Lancaster staff previews draft open space and conservation elements required under state law

Lancaster City Planning Commission · December 16, 2025

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City planners presented draft updates to the open space and conservation elements to comply with SB 1425 and AB 1889, including analyses on park access, climate resilience, wildlife connectivity and a biological impact fee; public review runs through Jan. 14 and the commission will consider a recommendation in January.

LANCASTER, Calif. — City planning staff outlined draft updates to Lancaster’s open space and conservation elements designed to meet recent state requirements and to guide local conservation and park policies.

Planner Jocelyn Swain said Senate Bill 1425 requires updates to open space elements addressing equitable park access,…

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