FUELING STATION DISCUSSION
CITY OF MANTECA
June 16, 2026
INTRODUCTION
CITY COUNCIL CONSENSUS - DECEMBER 2, 2025
Discussion Generally Included:
Moratorium
Zoning Code Amendments
02 CURRENT CONDITION
33 Gas Fueling Stations located through the City
03 POTENTIAL GROWTH CONDITION
5 Projects that have been entitled
4 additional in the Planning Application process currently 04 COMPARISONS
Manteca (currently) - 3.5/10k
Manteca (proposed) - 4.3/10k
Modesto – 3.62 / 10k
Area Average - 2.60/10k
State average - 2.65/10k
GAS FUELING STATIONS PER 10,000 RESIDENTS
05 Temporary Moratorium - Urgency Measure/Interim Ordinance Zoning Code Amendment - Enhanced Development Standards
Conditional Use Permit Requirement - Discretionary Control General Plan Amendment - Discourages Additional Development of Fueling Gas Stations Phased Approach - Can Incorporate All or Some Options
07 POLICY OPTIONS OVERVIEW
POLICY OPTIONS OVERVIEW
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Interim ordinance that establishes a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of entitlement applications for new gasoline or fueling stations.
Require all new fueling stations to obtain a Conditional Use Permit, regardless of zoning district.
Establish additional use-specific standards for new fueling stations beyond basic zoning allowances.
Amend the General Plan to discourage additional gasoline fueling stations in favor of EV, alternative fuels, and mixed-use development. 1 3
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Scope:
Adopt an interim ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of entitlement applications or permit applications for new gasoline or fueling stations.
Applies to new fueling stations and/or major expansions of existing stations Exemptions may include minor modifications, EV-only charging facilities, or previously approved entitlements Purpose:
Allow time for staff and Council to evaluate long-term policy direction Prevent entitlement rush while standards are updated
08 OPTION 1 - TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
Scope:
Amend the Manteca Municipal Code to establish additional use-specific standards for new fueling stations beyond basic zoning allowances. (e.g. Minimum number of pumps, minimum parcel size and frontage, spacing requirements, distances to residential zones or sensitive receptors, traffic and access limitations, enhanced architectural and site design standards, increased environmental performance, mandatory EV infrastructure.) Purpose:
Provide a permanent policy solution that includes defensible and objective standards which allow higher quality projects with less proliferation 09 OPTION 2 - ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
Scope:
Require all new fueling stations to obtain a Conditional Use Permit, regardless of zoning district.
Purpose:
Allows case-by-case evaluation of: Market need, Traffic and circulation impacts, and compatibility with surrounding land uses Enables imposition of site-specific conditions or denial if findings cannot be made Allows stronger discretionary control by City
10 OPTION 3 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Scope:
Amend the General Plan to include policies discouraging additional gasoline fueling stations in favor of EV, alternative fuels, and mixed-use development.
Prioritize transition to zero-emission transportation, discourage land-intensive auto-oriented uses in growth areas, encourage redevelopment of existing stations over new locations Purpose:
Strengthens legal defensibility of zoning changes
Aligns with State climate and transportation goals
11 OPTION 4 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Scope:
Adopt multiple options or components of the options discussed Purpose:
Provide options that works towards further preventing proliferation of fueling gas stations with varying timelines 12 OPTION 5 - PHASED APPROACH
City Council Discussion
City Council to Provide Direction on Preferred Path
Staff will return with Resolution and/or Ordinance as needed for City Council consideration at future meeting 13 NEXT STEPS
COUNCIL DISCUSSION