Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-03: Omnibus Code Update

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-03, also known as the Omnibus Code Update, is a legislative action by the City of Brea to amend multiple chapters of the Brea City Code, specifically chapters 14.08, 20.00, 20.08, 20.11, 20.24, 20.216, 20.258, 20.408, 20.412, and 20.416. The primary objectives of this amendment are to ensure compliance with state legislation, such as SB 1418 regarding expedited reviews for hydrogen-fueling stations, and to align with housing laws for Focused Development Sites within the City's Housing Element. Additionally, the update seeks to modernize land use classifications, improve consistency in permitted land use tables, definitions, and parking requirements, and clarify development standards for new construction. The scope of the update also includes refining the administrative process by updating findings for variances and administrative remedies, enhancing public noticing opportunities, and correcting existing grammatical errors, incorrect references, and internal inconsistencies within the zoning ordinance. This project is considered exempt from environmental review under CEQA as it is not expected to have a significant environmental impact. The amendment is managed by the City of Brea Community Development Department, with Jason Killebrew, the Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director, serving as the primary point of contact. The performance of these updates is designated as citywide.