City of Seal Beach Housing Element and Zoning Code Updates Project

The City of Seal Beach Housing Element and Zoning Code Updates Project, identified by solicitation number 2023110425, is a comprehensive initiative to update the city's Housing Element and zoning code to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirement of 1,243 new dwelling units. The project involves identifying Housing Opportunity Sites, which include underutilized sites and those requiring zoning modifications, as well as implementing the Main Street Program, Accessory Dwelling Units, and the Old Ranch Country Club Pipeline Project. The scope includes a rezoning program and the establishment of new zoning designations to ensure sufficient capacity across all income categories. The project is managed by the City of Seal Beach, with Shaun Temple serving as the primary point of contact and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. acting as the consulting firm. To comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Final Environmental Impact Report was completed on August 19, 2025, analyzing potential impacts on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, transportation, and public services. The project received formal approval on October 27, 2025, followed by a Notice of Determination filed on October 30, 2025. Performance of the project is citywide within Seal Beach, California.