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Zoning rewrite remains in engagement

Zoning, development proposals, density bonuses, planning rules, and environmental review.

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  1. Councilmember Bacerra pulled this briefing off the consent calendar so that staff would present it out loud, saying the whole city should hear what outreach had been done on the zoning rewrite.

    4:06:32

  2. The council approved a density bonus agreement for a residential development at Alton and Raitt, the arrangement that lets a builder add homes in exchange for including affordable ones.

    2:58:22

  3. Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2026-02 – Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project (4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue) First reading April 21, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0

    4:32:08
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Recent council history

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  1. Jul212026
    Item 9Agenda title

    Comprehensive Zoning Code Update Public Communications and Engagement

    • Councilmember Bacerra pulled this briefing off the consent calendar so that staff would present it out loud, saying the whole city should hear what outreach had been done on the zoning rewrite.4:06:32
    • The planning director said the city had made roughly 800,000 contacts with residents about the rewrite, far beyond the single newspaper advertisement state law requires.4:11:15
  2. Jul212026
    Item 7Agenda title

    Appoint Jacqueline Guzman Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Planning Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026

    • Jacqueline Guzman was appointed to the Planning Commission as the Ward 2 representative, filling a term that runs to December 2026.4:04:22
    • She was sworn in at the meeting straight after the vote.4:05:27
  3. Jul72026
    Item 19Agenda title

    Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-04 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)

    • The council approved a density bonus agreement for a residential development at Alton and Raitt, the arrangement that lets a builder add homes in exchange for including affordable ones.2:58:22
  4. Jul72026
    Item 18Agenda title

    Density Bonus Agreement No. 2026-03 – Watermarke Sandpointe Mixed-Use Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)

    • A density bonus agreement for a mixed-use development on East Sandpointe was continued to the meeting on 4 August.3:25:01
    • Councilmember Phan was recorded as recused.3:25:01
  5. May52026
    Item 26Agenda title

    Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2026-02 – Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project (4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue) First reading April 21, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0

    • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:32:08
  6. Apr212026
    Item 25Agenda title

    Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02, Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-03, and Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 – Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project ( 4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on April 10, 2026 and notices mailed on April 9, 2026

    • A public hearing on a zoning amendment was held and approved seven votes to none.5:57:23
  7. Mar172026
    Item 21Agenda title

    Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-01 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Smoke Shops First reading March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of (7-0). Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 6, 2026

    • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:11:31
  8. Mar32026
    Item 22Agenda title

    Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 2025-01 and Amendment Application No. 2025-02 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date

    • The council rezoned a site on East Chestnut Avenue so it can be used as overflow parking for the Santa Ana Zoo.3:18:30
    • It also accepted the environmental review for the change and the plan for monitoring the measures meant to limit its impact.3:18:30