City of West Covina
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 4.
Memorandum
A G E N D A
ITEM NO. 4.
| TO: | Planning Commission |
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DATE: February 28, 2023 |
| FROM: | Planning Division | ||
| SUBJECT: | DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE PRESENTATION | ||
BACKGROUND:
At the June 2, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for and receive the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and enter into an agreement with the State for a grant of $500,000. LEAP is a one-time grant funding to cities and counties to update their planning documents and implement process improvements that will facilitate the acceleration of housing production and help local governments prepare for the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment. The City is utilizing the LEAP Grant to complete a comprehensive re-write of the City's Zoning Code (Development Code Update).
The Development Code Update process includes extensive community outreach. The City held five (5) community meetings within each of the City's Council Districts to make the meetings more accessible to the residents and to obtain public input. Public input was also received via email and through the Development Code Update website. Information obtained from the public was presented to the Development Code Update Subcommittee comprising of Commissioners Becerra and Gutierrez, and Councilmembers Wu and Castellanos. The draft Development Code is being prepared based on guidance obtained from the Subcommittee.
The Development Code Update process includes extensive community outreach. The City held five (5) community meetings within each of the City's Council Districts to make the meetings more accessible to the residents and to obtain public input. Public input was also received via email and through the Development Code Update website. Information obtained from the public was presented to the Development Code Update Subcommittee comprising of Commissioners Becerra and Gutierrez, and Councilmembers Wu and Castellanos. The draft Development Code is being prepared based on guidance obtained from the Subcommittee.
DISCUSSION:
Per the Planning Commission's request, the City's consultant will be presenting an update on the status of the Development Code Update.
Submitted by:
Jo-Anne Burns, Planning Manager