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Planning commission approves conditional use permit for outpatient clinic at Plaza Imperial Center
Summary
On April 22, 2026 the Fullerton Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 5,760 sq ft outpatient health clinic at 427 East Imperial Highway (Plaza Imperial Center). Staff said parking and compatibility findings were met; commissioners noted the zoning definition may merit future clarification.
The Fullerton Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit on April 22 to allow an outpatient health care clinic to operate in a 5,760-square-foot suite at the Plaza Imperial Center, 427 East Imperial Highway.
Senior planner Mister Lopez told the commission the suite is located near the center’s easterly end by the Jack in the Box and that the property is zoned commercial manufacturing (CM) with a Hi-OZ overlay. He said the clinic is not explicitly listed as a permitted use in that zone, which is why the applicant sought a CUP. Staff recommended approval, noting the center provides 316 parking spaces while the combined requirement for current uses including the clinic is 273 spaces, leaving an excess of 43 spaces.
The applicant said the facility will operate by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with licensed physical therapists and a certified acupuncturist on staff. In presentation remarks the applicant described the use as “a low intensity public serving health care use that will enhance the quality of life for residents without negatively affecting the surrounding area.” The applicant said on-site staffing would be about six to seven people and anticipated roughly five patients present at any given time.
Commissioners asked whether the CUP would set precedent, about parking calculations, ADA and building-permit requirements, and whether any need studies had been done; staff said no formal studies were performed, that CUP findings are specific to the property and scope of operation, and that accessibility issues will be checked during the building-permit process. Lopez said required accessibility improvements must be shown on plans or addressed through the building permit before occupancy.
After deliberation, a commissioner moved to approve the permit; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call vote with all commissioners voting in the affirmative. Chair Valadez noted the commission’s decision becomes final and effective 10 working days after the decision unless an appeal is filed in writing.
The applicant may proceed with building-permit submittals and must demonstrate required accessibility and code compliance during that process. The commission’s action was limited to the CUP; any future expansion beyond the approved suite or changes that alter the approved scope could require additional review.
