Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

About

The City of Paso Robles is working updating the City’s Zoning Code (Title 21). The main objectives of the update to the Zoning Code include:

• Eliminating conflicts and providing clear, user-friendly development regulations;

• Complying with recent legislation and case law; and

• Streamlining housing entitlement and permitting processes, while providing for flexibility and innovation.

HCOC Involvement

The Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee (HCOC) was established as part of the 2014 Housing Element. The Committee has been appointed by the City Council to review housing issues and its task is to make recommendations to the City Council on ways to increase housing production. The HCOC was selected to act as a steering committee for the Zoning Code update process and help maximize public input during these meetings. 

How You Can Help

Public participation in the Zoning Code update process is very important and the City is providing the public with many ways to get involved. Any individual can attend and ask questions during public meetings, including meetings with the HCOC, Planning Commission, and City Council. Additionally, the public is invited to contact staff directly with any question or comments they may have outside of any study sessions.  You can contact Planning Department staff at planning@prcity.com.  

Status of Zoning Code Amendments

A list of all proposed chapter titles can be downloaded here.

We welcome your comments!  Please submit to planning@prcity.com.

Proposed Table of Contents

Status (updated 11/21/23)

Article 1: Enactment, Applicability, and Enforcement

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft on October 25, 2023, see staff report here.

Article 2: Code Administration and Permits

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft on September 26, 2023, see staff report here.

Article 3: Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft of Chapter 21.33 (Land Use Table) on October 25, 2023, see staff report here. 

Other chapters are still under staff review/being drafted.  

Article 4: Regulations and Standards Applicable to All Zones

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft of Chapter 21.50 (Objective Design Standards for Mixed Use and Multi-family Development) on September 26, 2023, see staff report here. 

The Planning Commission will review a revised draft of the Objective Design Standards on November 28, 2023. The staff report is available here.  

Other chapters are still under staff review/being drafted.  

Article 5: Special Regulations

The Planning Commission will review a draft on November 28, 2023. The staff report is available here.  

Article 6: Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft on October 25, 2023, see staff report here.

Article 7: Nonconformities

The Planning Commission will review a draft on November 28, 2023. The staff report is available here.  

Article 8: Environmental Hazards

Under staff review/draft underway.

Article 9: Terms and Definitions

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft of Chapter 21.90 (Land Use Definitions) on October 25, 2023, see staff report here.

Other chapters are still under staff review/being drafted.  

Upcoming Meetings

November 28, 2023 Planning Commission meeting  

Download the agenda here (will be posted by 11/22/23).  Attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles. Watch the meeting live at www.prcity.com/youtube.  Call in live public comments during the meeting to 805-865-7276.  Send written comments in advance to planning@prcity.com.  

Previous Meetings

September 14, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (watch a recording of the meeting here (item starts at 2:13:55))

March 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting  (watch a recording of the meeting here (item starts at 1:12:20))

October 13, 2022 Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee meeting meeting (see agenda here)

October 25, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (see staff report here; watch a recording of the meeting here (item starts at 26:45))

August 17, 2023 Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee meeting (see agenda here) 

September 26, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (see staff report here, watch a recording of the meeting here (item starts at 32:00))

November 16, 2023 Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee meeting (see agenda here)