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Set Public Hearing for September 17, 2025 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 15 (Building and Construction) Chapter 15.25, Title 17 (Development Code) Sections 17.18.040 (Residential zoning district general development standards), 17.20.030 (Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.22.030 (Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements), 17.24.030 (Industrial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.32.040 (Number of parking spaces required), 17.36.130 (Accessory dwelling units), 17.36.220 (Tobacco retailer establishments), 17.36.230 (Alcoholic beverage sales), 17.36.240 (Problem uses), 17.40.020 (Site plan and architectural approval), 17.40.050 (Variances and administrative deviations), 17.78.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases) (Applicant: City of Lodi; File Number: 2024-07 Z; CEQA Status: Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378 as the Ordinance is not a project) (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
August 20, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Cynthia Marsh, City Planner
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Set Public Hearing for September 17, 2025 to consider waiving the first reading and introducing an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 15 (Building and Construction) Chapter 15.25, Title 17 (Development Code) Sections 17.18.040 (Residential zoning district general development standards), 17.20.030 (Commercial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.22.030 (Mixed use zoning districts land uses and permit requirements), 17.24.030 (Industrial zoning district land uses and permit requirements), 17.32.040 (Number of parking spaces required), 17.36.130 (Accessory dwelling units), 17.36.220 (Tobacco retailer establishments), 17.36.230 (Alcoholic beverage sales), 17.36.240 (Problem uses), 17.40.020 (Site plan and architectural approval), 17.40.050 (Variances and administrative deviations), 17.78.020 (Definitions of specialized terms and phrases).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The requested action will amend the zoning ordinance (also known as the Development Code) and address the third phase of code changes needed to create consistency with the Lodi General Plan. This is proposed in accordance with state law (Government Code §65860) that requires a city’s zoning ordinance to be consistent with its General Plan, which is the overarching policy and community vision for a how a city intends to grow itself. Additionally, changes to the Development Code are recommended to address recently approved state planning laws that supersede any portion of City code and provide further streamlining of existing processes, in addition to a handful of clean-up items for clarification purposes. Key proposed changes include:
• Alcoholic beverage sales (new)
• Tobacco retailer establishments (new)
• Accessory dwelling units (update)
STRATEGIC VISIONS:
2B. Expand and diversify economic opportunities.
3B. Fiscal Health: Diversified revenue mix to reflect economic prosperity of the community.
4E. Adopt standards and policies to promote housing for all economic levels.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.