City Council

F. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance (1) Permanently Adopting Economic Recovery Interim\nZoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS) and (2) Amending the Text of Article 9 Zoning and Planning of the\nSanta Monica Municipal Code to Promote Economic Recovery and Increase Land Use Flexibility in the\nCity’s Downtown and Citywide Areas by Streamlining, Simplifying, and Modifying Land Uses and\nLimitations, Updating Standards for Specific Uses and Activities, Including, But Not Limited to,\nAlcohol Permits and Review, Modifying Definitions, Adding Flexibility for Certain Non-Conforming\nUses, Adjusting Standards Regarding the Applicability of Resource Recovery and Recycling\nRequirements and Trash Enclosure Dimensional Standards, and Making Other Minor Changes,\nCorrections, Clarifications, and Clerical Amendments\nNew Item Received. 3/05/2026\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.\nStaff Report Printout\na. ORD-Economic Recovery 2d