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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Higuchi

ROLL CALL: Commissioners Douthit, Gullo, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason

PUBLIC INPUT:

At this time, any member of the public may address the Planning Commission on matters which are not listed on this evening's agenda, provided the matter is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission.

CONSENT CALENDAR:

1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 9, 2025

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, as provided.

PUBLIC HEARING:

2. CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 9, 2025 MEETING: CODE AMENDMENT 2025-0002 (ORDINANCE NO. 1574) - (CODE STREAMLINING AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM)

SUMMARY:

This project is a City-initiated request to amend various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) of the Tustin City Code (TCC). The proposed Code Amendment 2025-0002 is the result of the Community Development Department's Streamline Tustin Initiative to make improvements to the TCC, simplifying and clarifying land use related activities. The proposed amendment would do the following: • Implement various programs from the 2021-2029 Housing Element; • Clarify the City's prohibition of short-term rentals; • Update the Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions; and • General corrections and modifications intended to improve clarity, consistency and readability.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4538, recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1574, amending various sections of Article 9 (Land Use) of the TCC to provide clarity, ensure consistency of terms and definitions, implement General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element programs, clarify the prohibition of short-term rentals, and ensure compliance with evolving State laws.