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 9/25/23)

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

Other chapters are still under staff review/being drafted.  

Article 5: Special Regulations

Updates to some chapters are under review/being drafted.  Some sections will not be amended.

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

Under staff review/draft underway.

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.  

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)