Downey 2045 General Plan Update and Zoning Text and Map Amendment

The City of Downey is preparing to update its General Plan through the Downey 2045 General Plan Update and Zoning Text and Map Amendment, aiming to guide development and growth over a twenty-year horizon. The plan anticipates significant expansion, including approximately 10,350 new dwelling units and 2.4 million square feet of non-residential space, which will support an estimated addition of 31,483 new residents and 6,649 new jobs by the year 2045. This comprehensive update will involve substantial revisions to both the zoning map and zoning text to align with future land use goals, infrastructure needs, and community priorities. The project is led by the City of Downey’s Community Development-Planning department, with Swati Meshram, Deputy Director of Community Development-Planning, serving as the primary point of contact. Cameron Hile of MIG Com is listed as the project manager, suggesting collaboration with a consulting firm to support the planning process. The contract is currently listed as a forecast with no solicitation number assigned, indicating that formal procurement has not yet begun but is anticipated in the near future. All project activities are centered in Downey, California, with specific performance located in the 90241 zip code area.