BECSP MEDICAL
SERVICES USE
RESTRICTION
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-004
City Council
February 7, 2023
Request
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-004
Amend the Beach Edinger Corridors Specific Plan
(BECSP) to allow Medical Services on the ground
floor within the Neighborhood Center Segment.
Neighborhood Center Segment
All Medical Services uses limited to above the
ground floor (Special Conditions C2)
Neighborhood Center Segment
One of six zoning
“segments” in BECSP
35 total properties
developed with
commercial uses
Ocean Plaza
Beach Promenade
Newland Center
Walmart Center
Neighborhood Center Segment
Section 2.2 Building Use Regulations
(3)(b) - Medical Services Uses permitted ‘by right’
Subject to Special Condition (C2)
Analysis
BECSP intent – Neighborhood Center Segment
Neighborhood serving ground floor commercial uses – retail, restaurant, personal services
Offices and residential permitted on upper floors
Traditional Retail Market
Changed post-Covid restrictions
Consistent demand for medical services
Permitted ‘by right’ in all other commercial districts Do not require special consideration or operational conditions Medical Services uses are compatible with surrounding uses Similar to retail customer base and operating hours
Fill underutilized commercial centers
Contribute to pedestrian/community experience
Recommendation
On January 10, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on ZTA No. 22-004 and recommended approval to the City Council based on the following:
Consistent with the General Plan
Addresses a community need for health and wellness by expanding access to Medical Services
Consistent with other commercially zoned areas
Could facilitate establishment of new businesses and job creation
Questions?