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A. Request of Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and Councilmember Negrete that, in furtherance of the city’s
economic revitalization strategy, the City Council direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
analyze and present options for supporting retail-to-restaurant and hospitality conversions.
Specifically, the city analysis should include options for a pilot program that would waive, reduce, or
defer fees for qualifying conversion projects, including outdoor dining and wastewater/sewer-related
fees, as well as provide other financial incentives and support for tenant improvements—including
grease interceptors, ventilation, ADA upgrades, fire/life safety, and utility modifications—that impede
conversions of retail spaces into restaurant uses
New Item Received 2/19/2026
Staff Report Printout
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Santa Monica |
City Council |
Order of Business 12 |
B. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance (1) Permanently Adopting Economic Recovery
Interim Zoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS) and (2) Amending the Text of Article 9 Zoning and Planning of
the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Promote Economic Recovery and Increase Land Use Flexibility in
the City’s Downtown and Citywide Areas by Streamlining, Simplifying, and Modifying Land Uses and
Limitations, Updating Standards for Specific Uses and Activities, Including, But Not Limited to,
Alcohol Permits and Review, Modifying Definitions, Adding Flexibility for Certain Non-Conforming
Uses, Adjusting Standards Regarding the Applicability of Resource Recovery and Recycling
Requirements and Trash Enclosure Dimensional Standards, and Making Other Minor Changes,
Corrections, Clarifications, and Clerical Amendments
New Item Received 2/19/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Class 1 Existing
Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Implementation Guidelines.
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance permanently adopting economic
recovery changes to the zoning ordinance and amending the text of Article 9 of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code to promote economic recovery and increase land use flexibility
citywide and Downtown by streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and
limitations, updating standards for specific uses and activities, including, but not limited
to, alcohol permits and review, modifying definitions, adding flexibility for certain non-
conforming uses, adjusting standards regarding the applicability of resource recovery and
recycling requirements and trash enclosure dimensional standards, and making other
minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments.
Staff Report Printout
a. 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord.
b. Comparison of General Retail District Land Use Tables
c. Alcohol Exemption Policy Questions for Planning Commission
d. Planning Commission Recommendation Summary Table
e. Planning Commission Staff Report (01-21-25)
f. Interim Zoning Ordinances (IZO) & Emergency Order (EO) Descriptions
g. 2026.02.24 - Planning Commission Amendments ROR (26-001) |
February 24, 2026
LA County
Santa Monica
City Council
Order of Business 12
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