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San Dimas council introduces broad residential zoning revisions, including short‑term rental ban
Summary
The San Dimas City Council on Sept. 9 voted to introduce Ordinance 13‑20 (MCTA 24‑09), a municipal code text amendment that would update single‑family zoning rules, set new standards for carports and driveways, adjust homing‑pigeon guidance and prohibit short‑term rentals; the ordinance moves to a second reading with staff to refine driveway language.
The San Dimas City Council on Sept. 9 moved to introduce Ordinance 13‑20, a municipal code text amendment (MCTA 24‑09) that bundles a number of residential zoning clarifications and clean‑ups, and the motion carried 4–0 with one abstention.
The ordinance, recommended by city planning staff, would clarify and consolidate provisions in Title 18 of the San Dimas Municipal Code covering single‑family residential zones. Luis Terico, director of community development, told the council that the amendment is intended "to provide clarification for the single family chapters" and to codify policies staff has already been applying in development review.
Why it matters: the draft combines several distinct code changes into a single package. Key elements staff outlined include: reducing proposed pool/rockscape…
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