City Council

10A. Public hearing to consider the introduction of City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 to adopt a native plant ordinance and to provide staff direction on native plant incentive programs. Environmental Considerations: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15307 (Class 7), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources; Section 15308 (Class 8), Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and Section 15300.2, Exceptions. Section 15307 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15308 provides a categorical exemption for actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Section 15300.2 identifies a series of exceptions, that if applicable, prohibit the application of a categorical exemption and therefore preclude a project from being found categorically exempt. The proposed project is not identified as a prohibited exception; and therefore, the exemption applies. Contact Person: Senior Planner Cadona Recommended Action: 1) Planning Commission recommends the City Council introduce City Council Ordinance No. 2026-07 titled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Chapter 23.27 (PLANTS AND TREES) to Title 23 (Building and Construction) of the Encinitas Municipal Code"; and 2) Provide staff direction on potential native plant incentive programs. 2026-03-25 Item 10A Native Plant Ordinance 2026-03-25 Item 10A Native Plant Ordinance - Public Comment