Zoning Ordinance Update (File No. 00958503-PZC) and associated Municipal Code Update

The City of Irvine Community Development Department is implementing a Zoning Ordinance Update, identified as File No. 00958503-PZC, along with associated Municipal Code updates. This regulatory project focuses on amending citywide definitions and land use regulations, specifically targeting alternative and private schools, accessory dwelling unit standards, and wireless communication facility height standards. Additionally, the updates address Director-level decision appeal requirements, zone change proposal noticing requirements to align with state law, and specific use regulations for office, administrative, business, and professional uses in the 5.1 zone and commercial recreation uses in the 8.1 zone. The scope also includes residential and residential mixed-use overlay requirements and fee requirements for the greater Irvine Business Complex area. This project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 541340 and is being performed citywide in Irvine, California. A Notice of Exemption was filed on September 9, 2025, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the updates are administrative modifications to the municipal code and zoning ordinance that will not directly result in any physical development or significant environmental effects. The project is overseen by the City of Irvine City Council and is associated with Ordinance No. 25-22 and 25-23.