Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA2026-01
Summary
SCH Number
2026100914
Public Agency
City of Gustine
Document Title
Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA2026-01
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/26/2026
Document Description
Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2026-01, updating the Gustine Zoning and Subdivision Code regarding Site Plan and Architectural Review, planning permit requirements and exemptions, review authority, the Planned Development (P-D) zoning district, and Master Plan and Precise Development Plan procedures. The amendments clarify permit thresholds, consolidate related approvals, update review findings and development standards, and clarify blended-density and alternative development-standard provisions. The purpose is to implement the Housing Element, reduce regulatory constraints, and improve development review consistency and predictability. Beneficiaries include City residents, property owners, development applicants, and the City.
Contact Information
Name
Kelsey George
Agency Name
City of Gustine
Job Title
Contract Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Gustine
Counties
Merced
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Zoning Ordinance is city-wide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common-sense exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments may have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments revise administrative procedures, permit thresholds, review authority, findings, and development review standards. They do not approve a specific development project, change any property’s General Plan land-use designation or zoning classification, or authorize development beyond that otherwise allowed by the General Plan and Zoning and Subdivision Code. Blended density redistributes authorized dwelling units within an applicable plan area without independently increasing General Plan development capacity. Future development remains subject to applicable City regulations and project-specific CEQA review.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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