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agenda-report Conduct the Second Reading for Adoption of Ordinance 1042-2026 Approving Zoning Amendment (Pzca-25-0002) to Allow for a Zoning District Change to 1230 East Main Street from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (Du), to Allow for the Conversion of a Forty-Eight (48) Room Motel to Apartments

Barstow City Council
March 3, 2026

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agenda-report Conduct the Second Reading for Adoption of Ordinance 1042-2026 Approving Zoning Amendment (Pzca-25-0002) to Allow for a Zoning District Change to 1230 East Main Street from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (Du), to Allow for the Conversion of a Forty-Eight (48) Room Motel to Apartments
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Joint Special Council/BFPD
03/3/26 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
Genesis Crank
General Plan Amendments
Doc ID: 6314

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:

CONDUCT THE SECOND READING FOR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1042-2026 APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT (PZCA-25-0002) TO ALLOW FOR A ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE TO 1230

EAST MAIN STREET FROM COMMERCIAL (C) TO DIVERSE USE (DU), TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVERSION OF A FORTY-EIGHT (48) ROOM MOTEL TO APARTMENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City Council is requested to consider adoption, on second reading, of an ordinance approving a zoning district change (PZCA-25-0002) to 1230 East Main Street from Commercial (C) zoning to Diverse Use (DU) zoning. Approval of the proposed ordinance will allow for the conversion of a forty-eight (48) room motel to apartment units.

The first reading of Ordinance 1042-2026 was introduced at the February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting.

DISCUSSION:

Danco, Inc., property owner of 1230 E. Main Street, requested a zoning district amendment for the conversion of a forty-eight (48) commercial motel units into residential apartment spaces for tenants to rent. The proposal includes utilizing the existing building footprint and infrastructure, minimizing demolition waste and construction costs.

The formal General Plan Amendment and Zoning District Change went before the Planning Commission for consideration on January 12, 2026 where the Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval. On February 17, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 5270-2026, approving General Plan Amendment, PGPA-25-0002, allowing for a change in General Plan Designation.

Attachment 1 - Ordinance No 1042-2026
Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Reso 568-2026
Attachment 3 - Council Resolution 5270-2026
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item RECOMMENDED ACTION:

The City Council approve the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 1042-2026, an ordinance approving a zoning district change to 1230 East Main Street from Commercial (C) to Diverse Use (DU), and waive the full reading.

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