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San Clemente
Zoning

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Supportive (5)Opposed (1)Concerned (1)

At a glance

Public comments
7
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.

Public comments (8)

SupportiveChristine LambertOct 21, 2026

A local architect discussed the challenges of building Spanish Colonial Revival homes under the 25-foot height limit while meeting modern ceiling height desires, and suggested allowing sloped roofs to be slightly taller.

Planning Commission (Work) - Oct 21, 2026 · 16:05 →
OpposedLarry CulbertsonOct 7, 2026

Strongly opposed the economic development overlay options, arguing they would erode village character, increase parking issues, and lead to high-rise hotels.

Planning Commission (Regular) - Oct 7, 2026 · 15:17 →
SupportiveJohn LansdenAug 18, 2026

Opined that parked cars block visibility more than the wall and urged the city to focus on parking enforcement and traffic calming.

City Council - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:50:02 →
SupportiveDylan OdbertAug 18, 2026

Supported keeping the wall in place and suggested focusing on speeding vehicles instead.

City Council - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:53:35 →
OpposedLynn BrongoAug 18, 2026

Expressed safety and line-of-sight concerns regarding the modified retaining wall at 1202 Avenida de la Estrella.

City Council - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:44:20 →
SupportiveDiana LansdenAug 18, 2026

Spoke in favor of keeping the wall, noting that street parking is the real cause of sightline issues.

City Council - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:46:56 →
SupportiveTyler BowdenMay 5, 2026

Expressed appreciation for chamber collaboration and urged a case-by-case collaborative approach for parklets.

City Council - May 5, 2026 · 3:35:02 →
ConcernedMickey RathmanMay 5, 2026

Asked for clarity on enforcement timelines and construction standards for downtown parklets.

City Council - May 5, 2026 · 3:31:57 →