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La Mirada council approves general-plan amendment, introduces zoning ordinance to align parcels near I‑5
Summary
On Jan. 13 the La Mirada City Council approved a general-plan amendment and introduced Ordinance No. 747 to rezone remnant parcels near the I‑5 freeway, shifting roughly 36.9 acres between commercial and industrial designations to reflect existing uses and spur economic activity.
La Mirada — The City Council on Jan. 13 approved a resolution adopting a general-plan amendment and introduced Ordinance No. 747 to adjust zoning for parcels created by the I‑5 freeway expansion.
Community Development Director Manny Munoz told the council the project addresses remnant parcels that reverted from Caltrans control and seeks to align land‑use designations with existing development and economic objectives. The proposal affects 10 parcels totaling 36.9 acres: about 20.4 acres would shift toward freeway‑oriented commercial uses, while about 16.5 acres would shift from commercial to industrial north of Artesia Boulevard.
Munoz said the changes are intended to promote land‑use compatibility, support economic vitality along the Firestone Boulevard gateway and ensure future site‑specific development undergoes CEQA review. He said the project was noticed on Dec. 5, 2025, and a programmatic negative declaration circulated through the State Clearinghouse found impacts less than significant; staff received a small number of comment letters and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval 5–0.
The council opened a public hearing and received no public testimony. Councilmembers asked whether the proposal creates new uses or merely reflects existing activity; Munoz said the rezones recalibrate designations to match current uses and that Caltrans may continue to occupy parcels while they remain under Caltrans control, with city zoning applying once parcels revert to city jurisdiction.
The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution and ordinance introduction by roll call; the motion carried on recorded ayes. The ordinance was introduced for a first reading and will return for subsequent readings as required.
The staff report and maps indicate future development on rezoned parcels will require site‑specific environmental review and permits. The Planning Commission reviewed the matter in November and recommended approval.
