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Council reviews public draft of zoning-code and objective design standards; staff flags SB 79 transit-density implications
Summary
Council reviewed the public-review draft of a zoning-code update and objective design standards (SCAG REAP-funded). Staff noted changes to mixed-use zoning, parking standards and density-bonus rules and warned that SB 79 could increase allowable heights/density near eligible commuter-rail stations if SCAG finds stations meet trip thresholds.
San Fernando officials heard a public-review presentation of the city's proposed zoning-code updates, SP-5 changes and new objective design standards required by the housing element, and discussed potential impacts of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) tied to commuter-rail station eligibility.
Consultant John Moreland and staff said updates include two new commercial mixed-use zones replacing prior overlays (to comply with recent case law),…
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