Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on recordGeneral Plan Amendment

Office Center Text Amendment CPA

Description

Plan amendment liberalizing where office centers may locate, including mid-block next to churches and established non-residential uses.

Impact summary

More spots for small offices across the county.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on record7–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 1, 2026Recommended approval 7–0

Planning Commission — April 1, 2026

Plan amendment liberalizing where office centers may locate, including mid-block next to churches and established non-residential uses.

Related issues (1)

Easier siting for small office centers

Two approved amendments let small offices — salons, clinics, tutors, even funeral homes with a public hearing — locate next to churches and older non-residential buildings in mid-block spots, opening cheaper space for small businesses.

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