26-589
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Statutory Exemption, Amending the Housing Element of the General Plan, and Introducing a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Complete the Regional Housing Needs Allocation Requirements for Compliance with the State Housing Laws REPORT IN BRIEF Considers adopting a Resolution amending the Housing Element of the General Plan and introducing a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to comply with State Housing Laws. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2026-44 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Adopting General Plan Amendment #24-06, Amending the housing Element of the General Plan. And Environmental Review #26-0068 (Statutory Exemption); and B. Adopting General Plan Amendment #24-06; and, C. Introducing Ordinance 2594, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Ordinance No. 2577, and adopting environmental review #26-0068 (Statutory Exemption); and, D. Adopting Statutory Exemption Section 15162; and, E. Directing staff to submit the adopted Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
- Committee
- City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- Requested by
- Development Services Department
- Introduced
- June 26, 2026
- On agenda
- July 20, 2026
Where it was heard
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking AuthorityWatch Merced
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