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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.2)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no
separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner or staff removes the item from the
Consent Calendar.
Recommended Action:
Approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.2.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 5
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes dated: August 12, 2026
4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence 10
Recommended Action:
Consider requests for excused absences for Commissioners Jones and Sanfilippo from
the August 12, 2026, meeting.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's
jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included in the agenda. The
Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish to
speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Deputy
City Clerk prior to the meeting or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one
of this agenda.
6.1 Consideration of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Amendments and a Clarification to
the Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan
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Location: CVMC – Citywide / Freeway Commercial SPA Plan – Generally, north of Birch
Road, east of State Route 125, south of Olympic Parkway, and west of Eastlake
Parkway.
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice: The proposed action qualifies for the “common sense” exemption
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing and recommend the City Council of the City of Chula Vista:
1) Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Title 2
(Administration and Personnel), Title 17 (Environmental Quality), and Title 19 (Planning
and Zoning); and 2) Approve a resolution for a clarification to the Freeway Commercial
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan Use Matrix.
7.STAFF REPORT
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on October 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Zepeda called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Commissioner Combs.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.3)
Moved by Commissioner Combs
Seconded by Vice Chair Torres
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items
4.1 through 4.3. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve minutes dated: June 10, 2026
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4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence
To approve excused absence for Commissioner Combs from the June 10,
2026, meeting.
4.3 Proposed Street Name Changes for the Chula Vista Bayfront
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-007.
Item 4.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE STREET NAME CHANGES FOR TWO (2)
EXISTING AND TWO (2) NEW STREETS WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA
BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lee Kohse, Chula Vista resident, spoke on ways to support the arts in Chula
Vista.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Municipal Code Update Regarding Allowable Uses and Process
Improvements to Approve Community Purpose Facilities Within the
Planned Community Zone
Notice of the hearing was given in accordanc e with legal requirements,
and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time
specified in the notice.
Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation on the item, and Deputy
Director of Development Services Colamussi assisted in answering
questions.
Chair Leal opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Leal
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Commissioner Combs
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-008. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
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Item 6.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 19.04.002, 19.48.025, AND 19.48.040 REGARDING
ALLOWABLE USES AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO APPROVE
COMMUNITY PURPOSE FACILITIES WITHIN THE PLANNED
COMMUNITY ZONE
6.2 Continuation of Public Hearing Recommending City Council Approve
an Outdoor Dining Ordinance
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements,
and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time
specified in the notice.
Deputy Director Bridgeford gave a presentation on the item.
Director of Economic Development Graham and Assistant Director of
Public Works Flores assisted in answering questions on the item.
Chair Leal opened the public hearing.
Dominic LiMandri spoke in support of the item.
There being no additional members of the public who wished to speak,
Chair Leal closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Commissioner Combs
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-009 and 2026-010 with the following
amendments:
1. Add provisions to include a City-provided standard design and build
template that establishes standardization and aesthetic uniformity
for certain corridors.
2. Strike the proposed Sidewalk Café Initial Permit Fee of $1,250.
3. Strike the proposed Sidewalk Café Annual Renewal Fee of $500.
4. Strike the proposed Right-of-Way Occupancy Fees.
5. Add a transfer fee of $500 in the event that there is a change in
ownership of the restaurant business or property itself.
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6. Recommend that a two-year all-encompassing report be provided
by staff to the City Council as to what lessons were learned in the
implementation of the ordinance.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 6.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING
CHAPTER 19.59 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR
DINING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING
SIDEWALK CAFES AND POCKET PATIOS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES RELATED TO
OUTDOOR DINING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,
INCLUDING SIDEWALK CAFÉS AND POCKET PATIOS AND UPDATING
THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Chair Leal
To elect Commissioner Leal as Chair and Commissioner Combs as Vice
Chair. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
8. STAFF REPORT
Deputy Director of Development Services Colamussi provided comments and
informational updates.
9. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Leal thanked Vice Chair Torres for his service as Vice Chair.
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10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners made comments and provided updates.
Moved by Chair Leal
Seconded by Commissioner Combs
To authorize the Chair to address the City Council at the meeting when Item 6.2
is presented, to explain the Commission’s deliberations and the basis for its
recommendations regarding the Outdoor Dining Ordinance. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
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Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name) 08/04/26
08/12/26
Planning Commission
Mariluz Zepeda
Tim P. Jones
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name) 08/19/26
08/12/26
Planning Commission
Mariluz Zepeda
Chuck Sanfilippo
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September 23, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Consideration of Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Amendments and a Clarification to the Freeway
Commercial Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan.
Location: CVMC – Citywide / Freeway Commercial SPA Plan – Generally, north of Birch Road, east of
State Route 125, south of Olympic Parkway, and west of Eastlake Parkway.
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes.
Environmental Notice: The proposed action qualifies for the “common sense” exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action
Conduct the public hearing and recommend the City Council of the City of Chula Vista: 1) Adopt an ordinance
amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 17
(Environmental Quality), and Title 19 (Planning and Zoning); and 2) Approve a resolution for a clarification
to the Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan Use Matrix.
SUMMARY
This item proposes amendments to CVMC Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 17 (Environmental
Quality), and Title 19 (Planning and Zoning), as well as a clarification to the Freeway Commercial North SPA
Plan Use Matrix. These updates will remove obsolete verbiage, clarify processes/regulations, and update
outdated references.
HOUSING IMPACT STATEMENT
No housing units are proposed as part of the Project, and none of the proposed amendments will affect the
future supply of housing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed legislative action has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and determined that the action qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves amendments to the CVMC and a clarification to the
Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use Matrix, including replacing references for the Director of General Services
and the Director of Planning and Building Department with their current titles, adding remote workers as
part of home occupation businesses, adding campers and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a
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residential property, and deleting a redundant use for food retail specialty stores. Furthermore, the action of
updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical changes will not result in an intensification
of uses or a change in development potential within the City above what already is permitted under the
existing land use and zoning policies of the CVMC and SPA Plan that are being updated. Based on an analysis
of the nature and type of these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC and SPA Plan, there is a certainty
that there is no possibility that the actions may have a significant effect on the environment.
DISCUSSION
Each individual item that is a CVMC amendment or SPA Plan clarification is in Table 1 and is grouped into
two (2) broader categories: Procedural and Land Use and Development.
“Procedural” refers to revisions that are procedural in nature and/or contain formatting changes. In this
revision, this includes the following items: 1) Replacing references to the Director of General Services; and
2) Revising references to the Planning and Building Department/Director.
“Land Use and Development” refers to revisions within Title 19 and the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan to
land use or development standards. This includes: 1) Adding Remote Workers for Home Occupation
Businesses; 2) Adding Campers and Travel Trailers for Allowed Vehicles on Residential Properties; and
Habitation; and 3) Eliminating redundant uses within the SPA Plan Use Matrix.
Table 1 – Proposed Code Update & Clarification Items
Procedural
Topic Issue Solution Location
Director of General
Services
Planning and Building
Department/Director
Land Use & Development
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Topic Issue Solution Location
Remote Workers for
Home Occupation
Businesses
Many home occupation
businesses include
administrative uses such as
offices, with employees
primarily conducting their
business functions online
and not in-person.
Add additional language
for remote workers as it
pertains to home
occupation businesses.
CVMC Title 19
(Planning and
Zoning)
Recreational Vehicle
Storage and
Habitation
Campers and travel trailers
are currently specified as
vehicles that can be stored
for a certain period of time
on a property with a
residential use. However,
those recreational vehicle
types are missing from the
section that discusses the
maximum number of
vehicles allowed on the
property, which is a
combination of no more
than two (2).
Add campers and travel
trailers, in addition to
motorhomes and camping
trailers, to the maximum
combination amount of no
more than two (2) to be
stored on a property with
a residential use.
CVMC Title 19
(Planning and
Zoning)
Grocery Stores Within the SPA Plan, there is
more than one applicable
category listed within the
Land Use Matrix for this
same grocery store use.
There should also not be a
limitation for this use based
on square footage alone.
Delete “Food store,
Specialty Market (<40,000
square feet)”, as it is
already covered under
“Retail Store or Shop.”
Freeway
Commercial
SPA Plan Land
Use Matrix
CONCLUSION
To clarify processes/regulations and update outdated references for both the overall City and specifically the
Development Services Department, staff recommends the City Council of the City of Chula Vista: 1) Adopt an
ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 17
(Environmental Quality), and Title 19 (Planning and Zoning); and 2) Approve a resolution for a clarification
to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the Planning Commission members do not create a disqualifying
real property-related financial conflict of interest under the California Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’ t. Code
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§ 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any Planning Commission
member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a member conflict of interest in this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal year or ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund
as a result of the adoption and implementation of the proposed ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
1 – Planning Commission Resolution
2 – Draft City Council Ordinance (Strike-Out Version)
3 – Draft City Council Ordinance (Clean Version)
4 – Draft City Council Resolution
Staff Contact: Chris Mallec, AICP, Senior Planner, Development Services
Mayra Medel, Principal Planner, Development Services
Anna Colamussi, Deputy Director, Development Services
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL),
TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), AND TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND
ZONING), AND A CLARIFICATION TO THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN USE MATRIX.
WHEREAS, necessary amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) and a
clarification to the Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan have been identified
to remove obsolete verbiage, clarify processes/regulations, and update outdated references; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislative action has been reviewed for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the action qualifies for the
“common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action
involves amendments to the CVMC and a clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan,
including replacing references for the Director of General Services and the Director of Planning
and Building Department with their current titles, adding remote workers as part of home
occupation businesses, adding campers and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a
residential property, and deleting a redundant use for food retail specialty stores. Furthermore,
the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical changes will not result
in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within the City above what
already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being
updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of these procedural and clerical changes
to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the Planning Commission to consider
the CVMC amendments and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten (10) business days prior
to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 23, 2026,
to consider said CVMC amendments and SPA Plan clarification at the time and place as
advertised in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and
the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopt the proposed amendments to
CVMC Title 2, Title 17, and Title 19, and, the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan related to
streamlined improvements for both the overall City and specifically the Development Services
Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista find that the proposed amendments to the Chula Vista
Municipal Code identified in this Resolution qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves amendments to the CVMC and
a clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan, including replacing references for the
Director of General Services and the Director of Planning and Building Department with their
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current titles, adding remote workers as part of home occupation businesses, adding campers
and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a residential property, and deleting a redundant
use for food retail specialty stores. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC
with procedural and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in
development potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use
and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and
type of these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no
possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Roy Sapa’u Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager / City Attorney
Director of Development Services
PASSED AND RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL APPROVE BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 23rd day of September 2026
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
Rodrigo Leal, Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________
Mariluz Zepeda, Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL), TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), AND
TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING)
WHEREAS, necessary amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) have
been identified to remove obsolete verbiage, clarify processes/regulations, and update outdated
references; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislative action has been reviewed for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the action qualifies for the
“common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action
involves amendments to the CVMC and a clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan,
including replacing references for the Director of General Services and the Director of Planning
and Building Department with their current titles, adding remote workers as part of home
occupation businesses, adding campers and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a
residential property, and deleting a redundant use for food retail specialty stores. Furthermore,
the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical changes will not result
in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within the City above what
already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being
updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of these procedural and clerical changes
to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the Ordinance with
the proposed amendments to the CVMC; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 23, 2026,
to consider said CVMC amendments at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers,
276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the subject Ordinance on
September 23, 2026, and voted *** to adopt Resolution No. 2026-***, thereby recommending that
the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on the subject CVMC
amendments and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Chula Vista, at least ten (10) days prior to the
hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Planning Commission Resolution No.
2026-***, and the Staff Report and related materials for this matter, the hearing was held to consider
said CVMC amendments and Ordinance at the time and place as advertised in the City Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find and ordain
as follows:
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds that the proposed amendments to the
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CVMC identified in this Ordinance No. qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves amendments to the CVMC,
including replacing references for the Director of General Services and the Director of Planning
and Building Department with their current titles, adding remote workers as part of home
occupation businesses, and adding campers and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a
residential property. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural
and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development
potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning
policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of
these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility
that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.
FURTHER, the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section I. Director of General Services.
Chapter 17.10
PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Sections:
17.10.010 Dedication of land and development of improvements for park and
recreational purposes.
17.10.020 Determination of park and recreational requirements benefiting regulated
subdivisions.
17.10.030 Application.
17.10.040 Area to be dedicated – Required when – Amounts for certain uses.
17.10.050 Park development improvements – Specifications.
17.10.060 Criteria for area to be dedicated.
17.10.070 In-lieu fees for land dedication and/or park development improvements.
17.10.080 Limitation on use of land and/or fees.
17.10.090 Commencement of park development.
17.10.100 Collection and distribution of fees.
17.10.110 Periodic review and amendment authorized.
17.10.120 Geographical distribution of in-lieu fees for land dedication.
* Prior legislation: Ords. 1668, 1806, 1858, 1961, 2243, 2506, 2592 and 2616.
[The preceding sections remain unchanged.]
17.10.050 Park development improvements – Specifications.
In addition to the dedication of land as required in CVMC Section 17.10.040, it shall be the
responsibility of the subdivider or building permit applicant to develop all or a portion of such land
for neighborhood or community park purposes to the satisfaction of the Director of Recreation and
the Director of General Services City. All parks shall include, to the satisfaction of the City, the
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following elements; meet the following minimum standards; and will be designed, developed, and
maintained in accordance with the requirements of the City landscape manual and the Chula Vista
parks and recreation master plan:
A. Grading shall be in accordance with the grading ordinance, street design manual, the Chula
Vista parks and recreation master plan, and the City landscape manual.
B. Improvements that may be required by the City may include:
1. Drainage system.
2. Street improvements.
3. Parking lot with lighting.
4. Concrete circulation system.
5. Security lighting system.
6. Park fixtures, including, but not limited to, identification and informational signage, picnic
tables, benches, trash receptacles, hot ash containers, drinking fountains and bike racks, shall
be provided and installed.
7. Landscaping, including trees, shrubs, ground cover, and turf.
8. Automatic irrigation system.
9. Restroom/maintenance facility.
10. Play areas, with equipment for preschoolers and primary school-age children, shall be
installed. Disabled individual accessible surfacing shall be installed.
11. One picnic table shall be provided for every 600 people. Half of required number of picnic
tables shall be provided under a shelter.
12. The following sports facilities (night lighting may be required for all of the following):
a. One tennis court shall be provided for every 3,200 people.
b. One baseball (organized adult) field shall be provided for every 12,200 people.
c. One baseball field (organized youth) shall be provided for every 4,400 people.
d. One baseball (practice/informal) field shall be provided for every 3,300 people.
e. One softball (organized adult) field shall be provided for every 7,900 people.
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f. One softball (organized youth) field shall be provided for every 12,700 people.
g. One softball (practice/informal) field shall be provided for every 2,850 people.
h. One basketball court shall be provided for every 2,150 people.
i. One soccer field (organized games) shall be provided for every 5,400 people.
j. One soccer field (practice/informal) shall be provided for every 2,450 people.
C. All utilities shall be extended to the property line. (Ord. 3303 § 1 (Att. A), 2014; Ord. 2945 § 4,
2004; Ord. 2886 § 1, 2002).
[The remaining sections remain unchanged.]
Section II. Planning and Building Department/Director.
Title 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapters:
2.01 Code of Ethics
2.02 Conflict of Interest
2.03 Department of Mayor and Council
2.04 City Council Meetings
2.05 Personnel and Civil Service Regulations
2.06 City Engineer
2.07 Management and Information Services Department
2.08 Finance Officer
(Reserved)
2.09 Police Department
2.10 Fire Department
2.11 Elected City Attorney
2.12 Fire and Police Department Duty to Aid
2.14 Emergency Organization Department
2.15 Library Department
2.16 Recreation Department
2.17 Planning and Building DepartmentDevelopment Services Department
2.18 Community Development Department
2.19 Safe Neighbor
2.20 Police Department Training Standards
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2.22 Improvement District Administration
2.23 Industrial Development Authority
2.24 Redevelopment Agency
2.25 General Rules for Boards and Commissions
2.26 Board of Appeals and Advisors
2.27 Access Appeals Board
2.28 Board of Ethics
2.29 Charter Review Commission
2.30 Economic Development Commission
2.31 Repealed
2.32 Sustainability Commission
2.33 Cultural Arts Commission
2.34 Child Care Commission
2.35 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
2.36 Human Relations Commission
2.37 Repealed
2.38 Repealed
2.39 Veterans Advisory Commission
2.40 Repealed
2.41 Parks and Recreation Commission
2.42 Planning Commission
2.43 Civil Service Commission
2.44 Traffic Safety Commission
2.45 Board of Library Trustees
2.46 Youth Advisory Commission
2.47 Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
2.48 Community Planning Committee
2.49 Repealed
2.50 Municipal Elections
2.51 Redistricting Commission
2.52 Campaign Contributions
2.53 Appointment Process to Fill Vacancies on the City Council and Specified
Commissions
2.54 Employee Benefits
2.55 Repealed
2.56 Purchasing System
2.57 Design-Build Contracts
2.58 Document Fees
2.59 Repealed and Replaced by Initiative
2.60 Unclaimed Property
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2.61 “Measure P” Citizens’ Oversight Committee
2.62 Parks Created
2.63 “Measure A” Citizens’ Oversight Committee
2.64 Golf Course Rules
2.65 Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
2.66 Park and Facilities Rules
2.67 Chula Vista Boat Launching and Marina Area – J Street Marina
2.70 Library Property
2.71 Project Labor Agreements
2.72 Construction Contractor and Subcontractor Reporting
2.73 Traffic Control Worker Minimum Wage
[Chapters 2.01 through 2.16 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.17
PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENTDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.17.010 Established – Scope.
2.17.020 Effect on existing employees.
2.17.030 Abolition of position of Director of Building and Housing and designation of
position of Building Official.
2.17.040 Director – Limitation on authority and duties.
2.17.050 Director – Duties and responsibilities.
2.17.010 Established – Scope.
There is established a Planning and Building Department Development Services Department
which shall combine the services and facilities of the existing Planning Department and
Department of Building and Housing. The Planning and Building Department Development
Services Department shall prepare and maintain the City’s General Plan, guide its implementation
and ensure buildings and facilities are constructed and maintained in accordance with adopted
fire and life safety codes under the direction of a Director of Planning and BuildingDirector of
Development Services, and as hereinafter provided.
2.17.020 Effect on existing employees.
No employee who is presently employed and classified in the presently existing Planning
Department and Department of Building and housing shall be penalized in any way by reason of
the adoption of this chapter.
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2.17.030 Abolition of position of Director of Building and Housing and designation
of position of Building Official.
The position of Director of Building and Housing is abolished. The duties and responsibilities
attending the position of Director of Building and Housing shall be attached to the position created
for Director of Planning and Building Director of Development Services.
Wherever the title “Building Official” is found elsewhere in this code, it shall identify the duties and
responsibilities of the position designated as the Assistant Director of Planning and
Building/Building Official. The provisions of this section shall be cumulative to the other provisions
of this chapter and irrespective of such other provisions.
2.17.040 Director – Limitation on authority and duties.
It is not intended by this chapter to grant any authority to, or impose any duty upon, the Director
of Planning and BuildingDirector of Development Services which is invested in or imposed by
general law or valid City ordinance in any other City commission, board, department, division,
service, officer, or employee.
2.17.050 Director – Duties and responsibilities.
The Planning and Building Department Development Services Department shall be under the
supervision of a Director of Planning and BuildingDirector of Development Services, who shall
have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Act as technical advisor to the Planning Commission as created by Section 605 of the Charter,
and assist said Commission in carrying out duties as provided in Section 606 of said Charter;
B. Promulgate and administer policies and regulations governing land development and
recreational projects as recommended by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City
Council;
C. Establish administrative rules and regulations governing the administration of the Planning
and Building DepartmentDevelopment Services Department;
D. Recommend to the Planning Commission and to the City Council rules, regulations, and
amendments relating to planning and zoning matters;
E. Plan, organize, direct, and maintain an effective growth management program that
coordinates growth management and planning policies with regional planning agencies as well as
local service providers;
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F. Train and supervise planning and building Development Services personnel;
G. Prepare and submit a Department budget when required;
H. Maintain such records and render such reports as may be required by the chief administrative
officer;
I. Have responsibility to protect the natural environment through the City’s environmental review
policies and procedures and a comprehensive open space and park planning strategy;
J. Any other duties and responsibilities as designated by the City Manager.
[Chapters 2.18 through 2.73 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 17.35
HABITAT LOSS AND INCIDENTAL TAKE
Sections:
17.35.010 Purpose and intent.
17.35.020 General authorization.
17.35.030 Definitions.
17.35.040 General application of chapter.
17.35.050 Exemptions.
17.35.060 Application for HLIT permit.
17.35.070 Permit process.
17.35.080 Required findings for issuance of an HLIT permit.
17.35.090 General MSCP development regulations.
17.35.100 Specific MSCP land use and development regulations.
17.35.110 Mitigation.
17.35.120 Biological and open space easement.
17.35.130 Deviation from habitat loss and incidental take regulations.
17.35.140 Emergencies.
17.35.150 City responsibility to publish guidelines.
17.35.160 Violations and remedies.
17.35.170 Conflicts.
17.35.180 Local coastal program.
[The preceding sections remain unchanged.]
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17.35.050 Exemptions.
The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
A. Development of a project area that is one acre or less in size and located entirely in a mapped
development area outside of covered projects.
B. Development of a project area which is located entirely within the mapped development area
outside covered projects, and where it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and BuildingDirector of Development Services, or his/her designee, that no sensitive
biological resources exist on the project area.
C. Development that is limited to interior modifications or repairs and any exterior repairs,
alterations or maintenance that does not increase the footprint of an existing building or accessory
structure, that will not encroach into identified sensitive biological resources during or after
construction.
D. Any project within the development area of a covered project.
E. Any project that has an effective incidental take permit from the wildlife agencies.
F. Continuance of agricultural operations.
G. Brush management activities conducted in accordance the City of Chula Vista MSCP subarea
plan.
Where the City Fire Marshal determines that the general brush management guidelines will not
achieve a sufficient level of fire protection intended by the application of the three MSCP
management zones, additional fuel reduction may occur pursuant to the provisions described in
the 1997 memorandum of understanding among the wildlife agencies, California Department of
Forestry, the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and the Fire Districts Association of San
Diego County and any amendments thereto or wholly new agreements that supercedesupersede
the 1997 MOU. Exemptions for brush management activities performed in conjunction with the
1997 MOU shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, subject to the implementation guidelines
provided therein.
[The remaining sections remain unchanged.]
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Chapter 19.52
T – TIDELANDS ZONE
Sections:
19.52.010 Designated – Submerged land defined.
19.52.020 Permitted uses – Approval required – Application – Planning Commission and
City Council action.
19.52.030 Accessory uses and buildings – Approval required – Standards required to be
met – Notice of decision.
19.52.040 Procedures following Planning Commission decision – Appeals.
[The preceding sections remain unchanged.]
19.52.040 Procedures following Planning Commission decision – Appeals.
A. After decision by the Planning Commission, copies thereof shall be mailed to the applicant
and to any party filing a written notice therefor with the secretary of the Commission or the Director
of Planning and BuildingDirector of Development Services, and the application and any supporting
documents, together with the written decision of the Planning Commission, shall be forwarded to
the City Clerk, who shall cause same to be placed upon the agenda of a meeting of the City
Council within 15 days after receipt thereof.
B. If the applicant or any other interested party is dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning
Commission, such person may file a notice of appeal within 10 days from the date such notification
of the Planning Commission’s decision was mailed to the applicant. Such notice of appeal shall
be filed with the City Clerk. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall state wherein the appellant
feels the Planning Commission’s decision was in error, and his reasons therefor.
Section III. Remote Workers for Home Occupation Businesses
19.14.490 Home occupations – Permit required when – Restrictions and requirements –
Revocation when – Appeals.
In any R zone, a customary home occupation may be permitted subject to a home occupation permit
granted by the Development Services Director which is merely incidental and secondary to
residence use. Each such permit shall be accompanied by the required filing fee(s). The following
are typical home occupations: fine arts, handicrafts, dressmaking, millinery, laundering, preserving,
home cooking, route salesman; or office of a doctor, dentist, lawyer, architect, engineer, teacher or
member of another recognized profession. In approving a home occupation permit, the Development
Services Department must find that the use can be conducted safely, will not have an adverse effect
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on the neighborhood or other adjacent uses, and can reasonably be expected to conform to the
following restrictions:
A. No use shall create or cause noise, dust, vibration, smell, glare or electrical interference or other
hazards or nuisances.
B. No eEmployees that are residents of the dwelling, and remote, off-site workers, shall only be
allowed in connection with a home occupation. (Babysitters or domestic servants are not considered
employees of a home occupation.)
[The remaining section remains unchanged.]
Section IV. Recreational Vehicle Storage and Habitation.
19.58.330 Trailers.
(See definition in CVMC 19.04.002.)
A. It is unlawful to use a camping trailer, motorhome, camper, or travel trailer for living or sleeping
purposes except when parked within a licensed recreational vehicle park or mobilehome park, as
provided elsewhere in this title, or when used on a temporary basis not to exceed a period of seven
days, in any given 30 calendar day period, by guests or visitors of residents of the City and said
vehicle is parked upon the property of the resident.
1. No more than a total of two motorhomes, orcampers, travel trailers, or camping trailers
shall be parked at any time on a residentially zoned property (R districts) or a property with
a residential use.
2. Appurtenances of recreational vehicles and camping trailers, including but not limited to
pop-outs (slide-outs) or covers, shall not extend over any property lines.
[The remaining section remains unchanged.]
Section V. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be, invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional; by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby
declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance,
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irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the
Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section VII. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth (30th) day after its final
passage.
Section VIII. Publication.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Roy Sapa’u Marco Verdugo
Deputy City Manager / City Attorney
Director of Development Services
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL), TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), AND
TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING)
WHEREAS, necessary amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) have
been identified to remove obsolete verbiage, clarify processes/regulations, and update outdated
references; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislative action has been reviewed for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that the action qualifies for the
“common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action
involves amendments to the CVMC and a clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan,
including replacing references for the Director of General Services and the Director of Planning
and Building Department with their current titles, adding remote workers as part of home
occupation businesses, adding campers and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a
residential property, and deleting a redundant use for food retail specialty stores. Furthermore,
the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical changes will not result
in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within the City above what
already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being
updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of these procedural and clerical changes
to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the Ordinance with
the proposed amendments to the CVMC; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 23, 2026,
to consider said CVMC amendments at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers,
276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the subject Ordinance on
September 23, 2026, and voted *** to adopt Resolution No. 2026-***, thereby recommending that
the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on the subject CVMC
amendments and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Chula Vista, at least ten (10) days prior to the
hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Planning Commission Resolution No.
2026-***, and the Staff Report and related materials for this matter, the hearing was held to consider
said CVMC amendments and Ordinance at the time and place as advertised in the City Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find and ordain
as follows:
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds that the proposed amendments to the
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CVMC identified in this Ordinance No. qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves amendments to the CVMC,
including replacing references for the Director of General Services and the Director of Planning
and Building Department with their current titles, adding remote workers as part of home
occupation businesses, and adding campers and travel trailers to be permissively stored on a
residential property. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural
and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development
potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning
policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of
these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility
that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.
FURTHER, the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section I. Director of General Services.
Chapter 17.10
PARKLANDS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Sections:
17.10.010 Dedication of land and development of improvements for park and
recreational purposes.
17.10.020 Determination of park and recreational requirements benefiting regulated
subdivisions.
17.10.030 Application.
17.10.040 Area to be dedicated – Required when – Amounts for certain uses.
17.10.050 Park development improvements – Specifications.
17.10.060 Criteria for area to be dedicated.
17.10.070 In-lieu fees for land dedication and/or park development improvements.
17.10.080 Limitation on use of land and/or fees.
17.10.090 Commencement of park development.
17.10.100 Collection and distribution of fees.
17.10.110 Periodic review and amendment authorized.
17.10.120 Geographical distribution of in-lieu fees for land dedication.
* Prior legislation: Ords. 1668, 1806, 1858, 1961, 2243, 2506, 2592 and 2616.
[The preceding sections remain unchanged.]
17.10.050 Park development improvements – Specifications.
In addition to the dedication of land as required in CVMC Section 17.10.040, it shall be the
responsibility of the subdivider or building permit applicant to develop all or a portion of such land
for neighborhood or community park purposes to the satisfaction of the City. All parks shall
include, to the satisfaction of the City, the following elements; meet the following minimum
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standards; and will be designed, developed, and maintained in accordance with the requirements
of the City landscape manual and the Chula Vista parks and recreation master plan:
A. Grading shall be in accordance with the grading ordinance, street design manual, the Chula
Vista parks and recreation master plan, and the City landscape manual.
B. Improvements that may be required by the City may include:
1. Drainage system.
2. Street improvements.
3. Parking lot with lighting.
4. Concrete circulation system.
5. Security lighting system.
6. Park fixtures, including, but not limited to, identification and informational signage, picnic
tables, benches, trash receptacles, hot ash containers, drinking fountains and bike racks, shall
be provided and installed.
7. Landscaping, including trees, shrubs, ground cover, and turf.
8. Automatic irrigation system.
9. Restroom/maintenance facility.
10. Play areas, with equipment for preschoolers and primary school-age children, shall be
installed. Disabled individual accessible surfacing shall be installed.
11. One picnic table shall be provided for every 600 people. Half of required number of picnic
tables shall be provided under a shelter.
12. The following sports facilities (night lighting may be required for all of the following):
a. One tennis court shall be provided for every 3,200 people.
b. One baseball (organized adult) field shall be provided for every 12,200 people.
c. One baseball field (organized youth) shall be provided for every 4,400 people.
d. One baseball (practice/informal) field shall be provided for every 3,300 people.
e. One softball (organized adult) field shall be provided for every 7,900 people.
f. One softball (organized youth) field shall be provided for every 12,700 people.
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g. One softball (practice/informal) field shall be provided for every 2,850 people.
h. One basketball court shall be provided for every 2,150 people.
i. One soccer field (organized games) shall be provided for every 5,400 people.
j. One soccer field (practice/informal) shall be provided for every 2,450 people.
C. All utilities shall be extended to the property line. (Ord. 3303 § 1 (Att. A), 2014; Ord. 2945 § 4,
2004; Ord. 2886 § 1, 2002).
[The remaining sections remain unchanged.]
Section II. Planning and Building Department/Director.
Title 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapters:
2.01 Code of Ethics
2.02 Conflict of Interest
2.03 Department of Mayor and Council
2.04 City Council Meetings
2.05 Personnel and Civil Service Regulations
2.06 City Engineer
2.07 Management and Information Services Department
2.08 Finance Officer
(Reserved)
2.09 Police Department
2.10 Fire Department
2.11 Elected City Attorney
2.12 Fire and Police Department Duty to Aid
2.14 Emergency Organization Department
2.15 Library Department
2.16 Recreation Department
2.17 Development Services Department
2.18 Community Development Department
2.19 Safe Neighbor
2.20 Police Department Training Standards
2.22 Improvement District Administration
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2.23 Industrial Development Authority
2.24 Redevelopment Agency
2.25 General Rules for Boards and Commissions
2.26 Board of Appeals and Advisors
2.27 Access Appeals Board
2.28 Board of Ethics
2.29 Charter Review Commission
2.30 Economic Development Commission
2.31 Repealed
2.32 Sustainability Commission
2.33 Cultural Arts Commission
2.34 Child Care Commission
2.35 Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission
2.36 Human Relations Commission
2.37 Repealed
2.38 Repealed
2.39 Veterans Advisory Commission
2.40 Repealed
2.41 Parks and Recreation Commission
2.42 Planning Commission
2.43 Civil Service Commission
2.44 Traffic Safety Commission
2.45 Board of Library Trustees
2.46 Youth Advisory Commission
2.47 Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
2.48 Community Planning Committee
2.49 Repealed
2.50 Municipal Elections
2.51 Redistricting Commission
2.52 Campaign Contributions
2.53 Appointment Process to Fill Vacancies on the City Council and Specified
Commissions
2.54 Employee Benefits
2.55 Repealed
2.56 Purchasing System
2.57 Design-Build Contracts
2.58 Document Fees
2.59 Repealed and Replaced by Initiative
2.60 Unclaimed Property
2.61 “Measure P” Citizens’ Oversight Committee
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2.62 Parks Created
2.63 “Measure A” Citizens’ Oversight Committee
2.64 Golf Course Rules
2.65 Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
2.66 Park and Facilities Rules
2.67 Chula Vista Boat Launching and Marina Area – J Street Marina
2.70 Library Property
2.71 Project Labor Agreements
2.72 Construction Contractor and Subcontractor Reporting
2.73 Traffic Control Worker Minimum Wage
[Chapters 2.01 through 2.16 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.17
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.17.010 Established – Scope.
2.17.020 Effect on existing employees.
2.17.030 Abolition of position of Director of Building and Housing and designation of
position of Building Official.
2.17.040 Director – Limitation on authority and duties.
2.17.050 Director – Duties and responsibilities.
2.17.010 Established – Scope.
There is established a Development Services Department which shall combine the services and
facilities of the existing Planning Department and Department of Building and Housing. The
Development Services Department shall prepare and maintain the City’s General Plan, guide its
implementation and ensure buildings and facilities are constructed and maintained in accordance
with adopted fire and life safety codes under the direction of a Director of Development Services,
and as hereinafter provided.
2.17.020 Effect on existing employees.
No employee who is presently employed and classified in the presently existing Planning
Department and Department of Building and housing shall be penalized in any way by reason of
the adoption of this chapter.
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2.17.030 Abolition of position of Director of Building and Housing and designation
of position of Building Official.
The position of Director of Building and Housing is abolished. The duties and responsibilities
attending the position of Director of Building and Housing shall be attached to the position created
for Director of Development Services.
Wherever the title “Building Official” is found elsewhere in this code, it shall identify the duties and
responsibilities of the position designated as the Building Official. The provisions of this section
shall be cumulative to the other provisions of this chapter and irrespective of such other provisions.
2.17.040 Director – Limitation on authority and duties.
It is not intended by this chapter to grant any authority to, or impose any duty upon, the Director
of Development Services which is invested in or imposed by general law or valid City ordinance
in any other City commission, board, department, division, service, officer, or employee.
2.17.050 Director – Duties and responsibilities.
The Development Services Department shall be under the supervision of a Director of
Development Services, who shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Act as technical advisor to the Planning Commission as created by Section 605 of the Charter,
and assist said Commission in carrying out duties as provided in Section 606 of said Charter;
B. Promulgate and administer policies and regulations governing land development and
recreational projects as recommended by the Planning Commission and adopted by the City
Council;
C. Establish administrative rules and regulations governing the administration of the
Development Services Department;
D. Recommend to the Planning Commission and to the City Council rules, regulations, and
amendments relating to planning and zoning matters;
E. Plan, organize, direct, and maintain an effective growth management program that
coordinates growth management and planning policies with regional planning agencies as well as
local service providers;
F. Train and supervise Development Services personnel;
G. Prepare and submit a Department budget when required;
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H. Maintain such records and render such reports as may be required by the chief administrative
officer;
I. Have responsibility to protect the natural environment through the City’s environmental review
policies and procedures and a comprehensive open space and park planning strategy;
J. Any other duties and responsibilities as designated by the City Manager.
[Chapters 2.18 through 2.73 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 17.35
HABITAT LOSS AND INCIDENTAL TAKE
Sections:
17.35.010 Purpose and intent.
17.35.020 General authorization.
17.35.030 Definitions.
17.35.040 General application of chapter.
17.35.050 Exemptions.
17.35.060 Application for HLIT permit.
17.35.070 Permit process.
17.35.080 Required findings for issuance of an HLIT permit.
17.35.090 General MSCP development regulations.
17.35.100 Specific MSCP land use and development regulations.
17.35.110 Mitigation.
17.35.120 Biological and open space easement.
17.35.130 Deviation from habitat loss and incidental take regulations.
17.35.140 Emergencies.
17.35.150 City responsibility to publish guidelines.
17.35.160 Violations and remedies.
17.35.170 Conflicts.
17.35.180 Local coastal program.
[The preceding sections remain unchanged.]
17.35.050 Exemptions.
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The following are exempt from the requirements of this chapter:
A. Development of a project area that is one acre or less in size and located entirely in a mapped
development area outside of covered projects.
B. Development of a project area which is located entirely within the mapped development area
outside covered projects, and where it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director
of Development Services, or his/her designee, that no sensitive biological resources exist on the
project area.
C. Development that is limited to interior modifications or repairs and any exterior repairs,
alterations or maintenance that does not increase the footprint of an existing building or accessory
structure, that will not encroach into identified sensitive biological resources during or after
construction.
D. Any project within the development area of a covered project.
E. Any project that has an effective incidental take permit from the wildlife agencies.
F. Continuance of agricultural operations.
G. Brush management activities conducted in accordance the City of Chula Vista MSCP subarea
plan.
Where the City Fire Marshal determines that the general brush management guidelines will not
achieve a sufficient level of fire protection intended by the application of the three MSCP
management zones, additional fuel reduction may occur pursuant to the provisions described in
the 1997 memorandum of understanding among the wildlife agencies, California Department of
Forestry, the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and the Fire Districts Association of San
Diego County and any amendments thereto or wholly new agreements that supersede the 1997
MOU. Exemptions for brush management activities performed in conjunction with the 1997 MOU
shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, subject to the implementation guidelines provided
therein.
[The remaining sections remain unchanged.]
Chapter 19.52
T – TIDELANDS ZONE
Sections:
19.52.010 Designated – Submerged land defined.
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19.52.020 Permitted uses – Approval required – Application – Planning Commission and
City Council action.
19.52.030 Accessory uses and buildings – Approval required – Standards required to be
met – Notice of decision.
19.52.040 Procedures following Planning Commission decision – Appeals.
[The preceding sections remain unchanged.]
19.52.040 Procedures following Planning Commission decision – Appeals.
A. After decision by the Planning Commission, copies thereof shall be mailed to the applicant
and to any party filing a written notice therefor with the secretary of the Commission or the Director
of Development Services, and the application and any supporting documents, together with the
written decision of the Planning Commission, shall be forwarded to the City Clerk, who shall cause
same to be placed upon the agenda of a meeting of the City Council within 15 days after receipt
thereof.
B. If the applicant or any other interested party is dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning
Commission, such person may file a notice of appeal within 10 days from the date such notification
of the Planning Commission’s decision was mailed to the applicant. Such notice of appeal shall
be filed with the City Clerk. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall state wherein the appellant
feels the Planning Commission’s decision was in error, and his reasons therefor.
Section III. Remote Workers for Home Occupation Businesses
19.14.490 Home occupations – Permit required when – Restrictions and requirements –
Revocation when – Appeals.
In any R zone, a customary home occupation may be permitted subject to a home occupation permit
granted by the Development Services Director which is merely incidental and secondary to
residence use. Each such permit shall be accompanied by the required filing fee(s). The following
are typical home occupations: fine arts, handicrafts, dressmaking, millinery, laundering, preserving,
home cooking, route salesman; or office of a doctor, dentist, lawyer, architect, engineer, teacher or
member of another recognized profession. In approving a home occupation permit, the Development
Services Department must find that the use can be conducted safely, will not have an adverse effect
on the neighborhood or other adjacent uses, and can reasonably be expected to conform to the
following restrictions:
A. No use shall create or cause noise, dust, vibration, smell, glare or electrical interference or other
hazards or nuisances.
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B. Employees that are residents of the dwelling, and remote, off-site workers, shall only be allowed
in connection with a home occupation. (Babysitters or domestic servants are not considered
employees of a home occupation.)
[The remaining section remains unchanged.]
Section IV. Recreational Vehicle Storage and Habitation.
19.58.330 Trailers.
(See definition in CVMC 19.04.002.)
A. It is unlawful to use a camping trailer, motorhome, camper, or travel trailer for living or sleeping
purposes except when parked within a licensed recreational vehicle park or mobilehome park, as
provided elsewhere in this title, or when used on a temporary basis not to exceed a period of seven
days, in any given 30 calendar day period, by guests or visitors of residents of the City and said
vehicle is parked upon the property of the resident.
1. No more than a total of two motorhomes, campers, travel trailers, or camping trailers shall
be parked at any time on a residentially zoned property (R districts) or a property with a
residential use.
2. Appurtenances of recreational vehicles and camping trailers, including but not limited to
pop-outs (slide-outs) or covers, shall not extend over any property lines.
[The remaining section remains unchanged.]
Section V. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be, invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional; by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby
declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the
Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section VI. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
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light of that intent.
Section VII. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth (30th) day after its final
passage.
Section VIII. Publication.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Roy Sapa’u Marco Verdugo
Deputy City Manager / City Attorney
Director of Development Services
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA CLARIFYING THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL
SPA PLAN USE MATRIX
WHEREAS, a necessary clarification to the Freeway Commercial Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) Plan has been identified to help further streamline and eliminate redundant uses within said
SPA Plan Uses Matrix; and
WHEREAS, the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan clarification has been reviewed for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined
that the action qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3). The action involves a clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use Matrix,
including deleting a redundant use for food retail specialty stores, already covered under retail
stores or shop use. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the Freeway Commercial
SPA Plan Use Matrix will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development
potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning
policies of the SPA Plan that is being clarified. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of this
clerical change to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan, there is a certainty that there is no possibility
that the action may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the Resolution
with the proposed clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use Matrix, as included and
shown within Attachment 1, to delete “Food store, Specialty Market (<40,000 square feet)” and
eliminate redundant uses; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 23, 2026,
to consider said SPA Plan clarification at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers,
276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the subject Resolution on
September 23, 2026, and voted *** to adopt Resolution No. 2026-***, thereby recommending that
the City Council adopt the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on the subject SPA Plan
Use Matrix clarification and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Chula Vista, at least ten (10) days
prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Planning Commission Resolution No.
2026-***, and the Staff Report and related materials for this matter, the hearing was held to
consider said SPA Plan Use Matrix clarification and Resolution at the time and place as advertised
in the City Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and the hearing was
thereafter closed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it finds that the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan clarification has been reviewed for compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined that the action
qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
The action involves a clarification to the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use Matrix, including
deleting a redundant use for food retail specialty stores, already covered under retail stores or shop
use. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use
Matrix will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within the
City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the SPA
Plan that is being clarified. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of this clerical change to
the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action
may have a significant effect on the environment.
FURTHER, the Freeway Commercial SPA Plan is amended as shown in Attachment 1, in
entirely deleting “Food store, Specialty Market (<40,000 square feet).”
Presented by Approved as to form by
Roy Sapa’u Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager/ City Attorney
Director of Development Services
Attachment 1 – Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use Matrix Clarification
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Attachment 1 – Freeway Commercial SPA Plan Use Matrix Clarification
Delete
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Planning Commission Item 6.1
Municipal Code Update/Freeway
Commercial SPA Plan Clarification
September 23, 2026 Otay Ranch Town Center
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Two (2) Categories
•Procedural
•Land Use and Development
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Topic -Procedural:Director of General Services
Issue –>Department Head title is no longer in use and is still
reflected in the Code Section pertaining to park development
improvements.
Solution –>Revise CVMC Section 17.10.050 requiring park
improvements to be provided to the satisfaction of the City
instead of any specific director.
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Topic -Procedural:Planning and Building Department/Director
Issue –>Planning and Building Department and Director Title have been obsolete
for some time, and, are still located in the Code. Additionally, the Development
Services Department is the relevant Department Title as it applies to Planning and
Building-related standards and processes.
Solution –>Replace the obsolete Department/Director Titles with the
Development Services Department/Director where applicable.
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Topic –Land Use & Dev.:Remote Workers for
Home Occupation Businesses
Issue –>Many home occupation businesses include
administrative uses such as offices, with employees primarily
conducting their business functions online and not in-
person.
Solution –>Add additional language for remote workers as it
pertains to home occupation businesses.
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Topic –Land Use & Dev.:Recreational Vehicle
Storage and Habitation
Issue –>Campers and travel trailers are missing from the
section that discusses the maximum number of vehicles
allowed on the property, which is a combination of no more
than two (2).
Solution –>Add campers and travel trailers, in addition to
motorhomes and camping trailers, to the maximum
combination amount of no more than two (2) to be stored on
a property with a residential use.
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Topic –Freeway Commercial SPA:Grocery Stores
Issue –>Within the SPA Plan Land Use Matrix, there is more than one
applicable category listed within the Land Use Matrix for this same
grocery store use. Confusion caused by inconsistent land uses, leading to
implementation roadblocks.
Solution –>Delete “Food store, Specialty Market (<40,000 square feet)”,
as it is already covered under “Retail Store or Shop.”
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Recommend to City Council: 1) Adoption
of an Ordinance approving the Municipal
Code revisions; 2) Approval of a
Resolution for the Freeway Commercial
SPA Plan Clarification.
RECOMMENDATION
City of Chula Vista
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