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Burbank council clears way for trade and vocational schools in industrial zones

Burbank City Council (joint with Housing Authority) · December 10, 2025
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Summary

City Council introduced an ordinance to create a distinct 'school, trade/vocational' land use that will be allowed in M‑1 and M‑2 industrial zones with conditional review and a one‑space‑per‑student parking standard; planning staff said the change implements the city's economic development goals.

The Burbank City Council on Dec. 9 introduced an ordinance to amend the city’s zoning code to establish 'school, trade/vocational' as a separate land use and to allow such schools in M‑1 (limited industrial) and M‑2 (general industrial) zones subject to a Conditional Use Permit.

Senior Planner Vanessa Quito told the council the change responds to repeated inquiries from prospective operators and the city’s…

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