Mixed-Use Overlay District

Virtual Community Meeting!

A virtual community meeting is scheduled to be held via zoom regarding the DRAFT Mixed-Use Overlay District (MUOD) and the DRAFT Housing Element on June 23, 2022 at 5PM. Want to RSVP to the virtual community meeting? send an email to: NFong@covinaca.gov

The Mixed Use Overlay District (MUOD), consists of adding a new chapter of mixed-use overlay regulations to the City's Zoning Ordinance and amending the City's Official Zoning Map through the addition of a MUOD to various sites located located in Covina. the DRAFT MUOD spans 141 parcels within 13 project areas consisting of approximately 74.83 acres, excluding the Covina Town Center Specific Plan (CTCSP).

The proposed zone change does not take away any existing underlying commercial or industrial zones and would assume there is no net increase or additional commercial and industrial development, and no specific development project is proposed in connection with the MUOD at this time.

Why add a Mixed Use Overlay District?

Based on the Draft Housing Element (Also see our Housing Element tab), it was determined that there are insufficient sites to accommodate the City's RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Assessment) allocation of 1,190 additional housing units for the current planning period.

State Law requires the City to amend its land use plans and regulations to create additional opportunities for housing development. If the City fails to amend land use plans and development regulations, then the City may be subject to State--imposed fines, sanctions and other penalties such as court imposed zoning amendment, freezing building permits, and court ordered housing project approvals.

Virtual Community Meeting!

A virtual community meeting is scheduled to be held via zoom regarding the DRAFT Mixed-Use Overlay District (MUOD) and the DRAFT Housing Element on June 23, 2022 at 5PM.

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