Zoning & Subdivision Code Update to Implement 2045 General Plan and 2021-2029 Housing Element

The City of Culver City is seeking qualified consultants to assist its Advanced and Current Planning teams in updating key sections of the Culver City Municipal Code, specifically Chapter 15.10 “Subdivisions” and Title 17 “Zoning.” The primary objectives are to align these code updates with the Land Use Element of the 2045 General Plan and the programs outlined in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, promote affordable housing incentives—potentially through establishing an Affordable Housing Overlay—and modernize the Subdivision Chapter to facilitate efficient review and approval processes, including for small lot subdivisions. Consultants can choose to propose work on one, two, or all three projects, but must clearly specify their scope and provide a corresponding budget. The project also requires preparing appropriate CEQA documentation, with the expectation that consultants will work largely independently, with some staff support for notices and meetings. The solicitation, identified as RFP #2317, was posted in early January 2023 with a deadline for responses set for February 2, 2023. The contract involves work within California and is managed by the City of Culver City, with a primary contact person available via email and phone for inquiries. The project aims to ensure the municipal codes support current planning policies, streamline subdivision procedures, and incorporate incentives for affordable housing, ultimately contributing to the city’s broader land use and housing objectives.