Plan Morro Bay

Zoning Code / Coastal Implementation Plan Amendments to be reviewed by Planning Commission on September 19, 2023

On September 19, 2023, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Morro Bay Veteran's Hall, 209 Surf St., to review a request for Zoning Code/ Coastal Implementation Plan (IP) Amendments and a Plan Morro Bay General Plan / Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendment for APN Parcels 065-022-009 and 065-022-011) (Dog Beach). The proposed amendments to the Zoning Code/ IP below are the result of California Coastal Commission (CCC) requested edits to the City's pending IP certification application as well as recommended City clean-up amendments for review. Additionally, a Land Use Map and corresponding Zoning Map amendment to correct the land use and zoning designation for Dog Beach from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) is included below in the staff report.

Amendment Draft Zoning Code/IP document with proposed edits shown (track changes)

Amendment Draft Zoning Code/IP document with  proposed edits in clean formatting

Planning Commission 9-19-23 Agenda Staff Report and Attachments

Zoning Code Update Adopted by City Council (Ordinance 654) on November 22, 2022 


 On October 25, 2022, City Council held a public hearing to introduce for first reading Ordinance 654 to repeal and replace the Zoning Code and Zoning Map. Ordinance 654 also includes miscellaneous amendments to update zoning language references in page 5-3 of the Waterfront Master Plan and Chapters 5.50, 5.60, 7.16, 8.32, 9.28, 10.60, 12.08, 12.12, 13.04, 13.20, 14.44, 14.42, 16.36, 16.40, and 16.48 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code. The comprehensive update of the Zoning Code/ Implementation Plan (Title 17 of the MBMC) is part of the Plan Morro Bay Project which implements the General Plan/LCP Coastal Land Use Plan. 

The City Council adopted Ordinance 654 on November 22, 2022. An application for Coastal Commission certification was submitted in December 2022 for certification of the LCP Implementation Plan (IP) which represents those portions of the newly adopted Zoning Code that is part of the Local Coastal Program (LCP). As of May 2023, that certification application is still under review by the Coastal Commission.

A full copy of Ordinance 654 is also available in the office of the City Clerk at 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, California.  The City Council staff report and attachments for the October 25, 2022 Adoption Hearing is available here. The November 22, 2022 staff report is available here

 

Plan Morro Bay Project Documents: 

Plan Morro Bay is the City's General Plan / Local Coastal Program (LCP) adopted by City Council on May 25, 2021 with the LCP certified by the California Coastal Commission on August 12, 2021. 

  • Adopted Plan Morro Bay(General Plan / Local Coastal Planadopted by City Council on May 25, 2021 and certified by the California Coastal Commission by unanimous vote on Thursday August 12, 2021. 


Zoning Code Update - older files:


Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 

Technical Reports 


Supporting Documents

 



Funding Support


 

The City of Morro Bay acknowledges funding support by the Coastal Commission and Ocean Protection Council. In addition, the Plan Morro Bay Comprehensive LCP Update project is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovate ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefitting residents of disadvantage communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov. 




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The update of the City's General Plan/Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code started in 2015. The City Council adopted a comprehensive update of the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan in May 2021 and the LCP Coastal Land Use Plan was certified by the Coastal Commission in August 2021. The Zoning Code / Implementation Plan component of the project has been completed and was recommended for adoption by Planning Commission on September 20, 2022.  City Council will hold a public hearing on October 25, 2022 to consider final adoption.  For any questions, feel free to contact Scot Graham, Community Development Director at sgraham@morrobayca.gov or Cindy Jacinth, Senior Planner at cjacinth@morrobayca.gov 
  

General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) meetings and material



To view past agendas, staff reports, and presentations for Plan Morro Bay materials presented to the GPAC, either click the link to the left or click here.



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