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

The City of Brea is amending its municipal zoning code through Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2025-03 to modernize and align local regulations with state legislative mandates and housing requirements. The amendment updates multiple chapters of the city code, including provisions related to land use classifications, development standards, parking requirements, and application procedures, with the goal of improving consistency, correcting grammatical errors, and resolving internal contradictions. Key objectives include compliance with SB 1418 (2024), which mandates expedited review processes for hydrogen-fueling stations, and alignment with state housing laws that require streamlined development pathways for Focused Development Sites identified in the City’s Housing Element. The changes also enhance public notice procedures and clarify administrative findings for variances and remedies to increase transparency and reduce ambiguity in the permitting process. No federal contracting mechanisms, clauses, or procurement elements apply to this action, as it is a local legislative update rather than a federal procurement or service contract. The City of Brea, acting as the lead agency, is responsible for implementation and administrative oversight, with Jason Killebrew, Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director, serving as the primary point of contact. Environmental compliance is addressed through a CEQA categorical exemption, which qualifies the amendment as a ministerial, non-discretionary update to zoning regulations, eliminating the need for an environmental impact report. Administrative filings, including notices and fee payments, are processed through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office, with cash, credit, or check accepted as payment methods. The amendment will be effective upon adoption and publication, with no defined performance period, delivery schedule, or contractual value, as it is not governed by federal acquisition regulations but rather by state and local land use law.