Emergency IZO Extension – Fleet
Operations for Autonomous Vehicles
City Council
September 8, 2026
Item 12-A
September 8, 2026
Item 12-A
September 8, 2026
Background
• 7/14/26 - Council adopted
Emergency Interim Zoning
Ordinance regulating fleet
operations for autonomous
vehicles
• Create new land use classification
• Permitted use with Standardized
Operating Conditions in IC, GC,
and TA zones
• Public hearing only if standard
conditions cannot be met
• Augmented operating conditions
for sites within 100 feet of
residentially zoned property
• Expires on 9/12/26 if not
extended
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Why Extension Is Needed
• Circumstances that supported EIZO continue to exist with a pending applications and interest in locating these facilities in Santa Monica
• Proposed 2-year extension
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of the interim regulations for new facilities
• Continue to work with industry operators including understanding and assessing the possibility of technology alternatives to operational conditions
• Coordinate with other city departments and outside agencies • Inform future permanent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Item 12-A
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Recommendation
1. Adopt CEQA finding of no possibility of significant effect (CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3)) and §15308
2. Introduce and adopt Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (EIZO) to extend interim zoning regulations established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2860 to create a new land use classification and standards for autonomous light fleet-based services
Item 12-A
September 8, 2026
Item 12-A
September 8, 2026