Legislation Details

File #: ID#26-260    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Minute Order Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/26/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 6/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Zoning Code Amendment 2026-001; Phase 1 - An Ordinance Amending Chapters 17 (Housing) and 37 (Zoning Code) of the Salinas Municipal Code to Align with State Law Related to Housing and Cottage Food Operations, Federal Law Related to Religious Uses, Amend Requirements for Driveway Width Expansions, and Amend Requirements for Accessory Office Space in Industrial Districts
Attachments: 1. Staff Report_ZCA 2026-001.pdf, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Planning Commission Resolution for ZCA 2026-001, 3. Attachment 2 - Phase 1 Zoning Code Update Draft Ordinance, 4. Attachment 3 - Housing Element Programs Requiring Zoning Code Update, 5. Presentation_ZCA 2026-001

Title

Zoning Code Amendment 2026-001; Phase 1 - An Ordinance Amending Chapters 17 (Housing) and 37 (Zoning Code) of the Salinas Municipal Code to Align with State Law Related to Housing and Cottage Food Operations, Federal Law Related to Religious Uses, Amend Requirements for Driveway Width Expansions, and Amend Requirements for Accessory Office Space in Industrial Districts

Recommended Action

A motion to recommend that the City Council 1) find Zoning Code Amendment 2026-001 exempt as a “common-sense” exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and 2) adopt an Ordinance to comply amending Chapter 17 Article IV of the Salinas Municipal Code (Housing); and amending various provisions of Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (Zoning Code).