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Arcata adopts comprehensive coastal zoning update; council confirms amendment removing 'parking' wording
Summary
The Arcata City Council adopted Ordinance 1581 and Resolution 256-49 to submit a comprehensive local coastal program update to the Coastal Commission, confirming an earlier amendment that removed the word 'parking' from outdoor-lighting language so standards apply citywide.
Arcata’s City Council adopted Ordinance 1581 on March 18, approving a comprehensive update to the coastal zoning ordinance and directing staff to submit the local coastal program update to the California Coastal Commission (Resolution 256-49).
Community Development Director David Loya asked the council to confirm a March 4 amendment that struck the word “parking” from the outdoor-lighting section so the updated lighting rules would apply to all outdoor areas rather than just parking…
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