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Workplan 2023-2025
On May 2, 2023 the City Council reviewed the proposed workplan and timelines for updates to the general plan, zoning code, and specific plans. The workplan reflects the City Council’s planning priorities.
Housing Element Update
The Housing Element is a component of the City's General Plan and is used to adequately plan for the housing needs of the community. The City recently updated its Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning cycle.
Parking Master Plan
Limited public and private parking inventory put pressures on residential neighborhoods to absorb some of the demand generated by businesses and beach visitors.
The Parking Master Plan will study these issues and offer recommendations to improve quality of life within the community and promote vibrant and walkable commercial districts.
Commercial District Beautification/Property Maintenance Program
The Laguna Beach City Council will consider a proposed Commercial District Beautification/Property Maintenance Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance would establish minimum property maintenance standards for all commercial properties within the City of Laguna Beach. It would also allow the City to enforce the standards and offer incentives to property owners to assist with compliance.
Downtown Specific Plan Phase II Update
The update will have a primary focus on changes intended to increase infill housing opportunities, including greater potential for upper-level housing over ground-floor commercial space.
Active Hotel Projects
The Community Development Department is currently engaged in in multiple hotel projects.
New Zoning Changes to Support Infill Housing
The City updated its zoning regulations to encourage residential development in select commercial areas north and south of Downtown.