Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 - City of Coalinga Housing Element Text Amendments

The City of Coalinga is proposing Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 to implement four 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs—Programs 5, 11, 16, and 21—along with related updates to align with California’s Density Bonus Law. The amendment aims to revise the city’s zoning ordinance to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements and facilitate increased housing development in compliance with state mandates. This action is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” exemption, as it involves administrative changes with no potential for significant environmental impact. Required filings include a certified exemption determination and a Notice of Exemption, which must be submitted to the California Office of Planning and Research and the Fresno County Clerk’s Office. The project is being administered by the City of Coalinga as the lead agency, with Assistant City Manager Jesse Barron serving as the primary point of contact. No federal procurement elements such as FAR clauses, contract line items, invoicing systems, or acquisition data are involved, as this is a local legislative and land-use planning action rather than a commercial contract. All financial transactions related to the amendment are limited to administrative fees, including a $50 county documentary handling fee paid via credit card, with no formal contract value, pricing structure, or payment obligations beyond these incidental costs. Performance is limited to the adoption of the zoning text amendment and associated filing of exemptive documentation, with no physical construction, service delivery, or technical specifications required.