CITY OF SANTA ROSA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SANTA ROSA ZONING CODE TO ADDRESS STREAMLINING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO SET A FEE FOR A DIRECTOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council on Tuesday April 7, 2026, at or after 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comment and recommendations prior to the City Council acting on the proposed ordinance and resolution.
The proposed Zoning Code amendments would: 1) Create a new Director Level Conditional Use Permit process, allowing certain uses to be reviewed and approved administratively rather than requiring a public meeting or hearing, unless one is specifically requested; 2) Reduce the level of Conditional Use Permit (Director, Minor, or Major) required for certain uses, to reduce timelines, lower costs and improve overall efficiency, while maintaining appropriate review and oversight; and 3) Update the Temporary Use Permit section of the Zoning Code to allow for a broader range of temporary activities, including pop-up retail and interim activities for vacant or underutilized sites and buildings, supporting the activation of spaces and encouraging reinvestment. A proposed resolution would set a fee for the proposed new Director Conditional Use Permit application.
Meeting access information (including instructions) and meeting documents are available online at: https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar.
Members of the public can provide public comment by attending in person from Council Chamber at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa.
The public can also view or listen to the meeting live at:
https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar. Click on the “In Progress” link to view; Via Zoom by visiting https://srcity-org.zoom.us/J/83637533027, or by dialing 877-853-5257 and entering Webinar ID: 836 3753 3027; Comcast Channel 28 or 26 (Español), AT&T U-Verse Channel 99; and Via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantarosa.
Comments and questions may be directed to Jessica Jones, Deputy Director-Planning, at [email protected] or at (707) 543-3253.
PUBLISHED: March 27, 2026
Dina Manis, City Clerk, City of Santa Rosa
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