Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tustin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in zoning
Downtown and Red Hill Specific Plan Code Amendments
A local student raised concerns about pedestrian safety and walkability along Red Hill Avenue, urging the council to rethink the 2018-2019 specific plan to avoid overly wide streets.
Master Sign Plan for Tustin Legacy Apartments
A large residential development needed custom sign heights and wayfinding markers that go beyond normal city code limits. The Zoning Administrator visited the site and agreed that standard rules didn't fit a high-density project of this scale.
Westcliff University Master Sign Plan
Westcliff University requested a master sign plan to install new wall, monument, and directional signage at its law school campus on Red Hill Avenue, including minor code deviations for sign area and quantity.
Edinger Avenue Property Subdivision and Specific Plan Amendment
A developer wants to split a 4.43-acre property on Edinger Avenue into two separate lots and adjust the local specific plan boundaries to match the new property line. No new construction is proposed right now, but the change sets the stage for future site use.
Code Streamlining and Short-Term Rental Prohibition
The city is updating land use codes to clarify short-term rental bans, incorporate state housing element programs, and clean up administrative inconsistencies.
Red Hill Avenue Townhome Sports Netting Variance
Meritage Homes requested permission to build a 20-foot-tall sports net behind their new townhome project next to Tustin High School to block stray baseballs. Commissioners approved the height exception after ensuring maintenance rules will prevent the netting from becoming an eyesore.