Code Amendment (CA) 25-003, Retail Uses Permitted in Historic Commercial District

The City of San Juan Capistrano has initiated Code Amendment (CA) 25-003, a planning study focused on the Historic Commercial District. The primary objective of this effort is to amend the Los Rios Specific Plan to broaden the types of retail uses permitted by right. The project is specifically associated with portions of 31781 and 31791 Los Rios Street, encompassing several Assessor's Parcel Numbers including 121-160-21, 20, 19, and portions of 17 and 16. Under the guidance of Contract Planner Laurel Reimer, the project is classified as a planning study rather than a land use entitlement or General Plan Amendment. Consequently, it is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541611, and the lead agency is the City of San Juan Capistrano's Development Services Department.