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La Mirada adopts zoning amendment rezoning 10 properties near I-5 to streamline freeway-serving commercial uses
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance No. 7-47 (Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 58), rezoning about 37 acres in the southeast city to align commercial and industrial designations and support freeway-serving businesses; Planning Commission had unanimously recommended approval and the council voted to adopt the ordinance.
The La Mirada City Council on Jan. 27 adopted Ordinance No. 7-47 (Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 58) on second reading, approving a rezoning of 10 properties covering roughly 37 acres in the city27s southeast near South Firestone Boulevard, Knott Avenue and Coyote Creek.
Staff said the amendment was initiated by the council in September 2023 to reduce long-standing zoning inconsistencies and strengthen freeway-serving commercial uses along Interstate 5. Planning Commission considered the item on Dec. 9, 2025 and recommended approval by a unanimous 5-0 vote. Staff presented environmental review prepared under CEQA and recommended adoption consistent with the related general plan amendment and programmatic negative declaration.
Councilmembers asked staff about Caltrans27 role: several of the affected properties are currently under Caltrans jurisdiction. Staff said this action does not compel Caltrans to relinquish property but staff will continue outreach; some parcels are being legally described by Caltrans for potential disposal and auction in the coming year or two.
With no public opposition received, the council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on a roll-call vote. Staff noted the zoning action implements the council27s direction to better align land use with freeway-serving commercial and industrial businesses.
