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Santa Paula council approves first reading of ordinance limiting successive mobile-home park rent applications

City Council of the City of Santa Paula · April 1, 2026

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Summary

The council voted to introduce Ordinance No. 1353, which would bar mobile-home park operators from reapplying for rent-increase approvals within 12 months of a denial unless there is a material change in circumstances; the item moves to second reading.

The Santa Paula City Council on March 26 approved the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 1353, a measure aimed at restricting successive rent-increase applications at mobile-home parks. City Attorney Monica Castillo told the council the ordinance would prevent a park from reapplying within 12 months after a denial unless the later application is based on materially changed circumstances and meets specified criteria.

Supporters said the pause would reduce repetitive appeals and give tenants greater stability, while staff noted the ordinance was returned to council after amendments and legal review. Councilmember Chavez moved to introduce the ordinance; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote, sending the item to a second reading for formal adoption.

The ordinance as presented would amend chapter 152 of the Santa Paula Municipal Code (mobile homes and mobile home parks) and includes an exception process for material changes in circumstances. No public speakers addressed the hearing; councilmembers thanked the attorney for additional research that informed the revisions.

If the ordinance proceeds to adoption, the city will implement the 12-month filing restriction for substantially similar applications and maintain the exceptions and review criteria laid out in the draft. The council did not adopt the ordinance tonight; the matter will return for further hearing and a potential second reading and adoption.