Public hearing on zoning amendments and emergency shelter definitions in La Verne.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE CITY OF LA VERNE PLANNING COMMISSIONON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the La Verne Planning Commission will conduct a public hearings on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM, in the Council Chambers, La Verne City Hall, 3660 “D” Street, La Verne and make recommendations on the following ordinances: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF “EMERGENCY SHELTER” TO IMPLEMENT STATE LAW AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18.22 AND SECTION 16.12.060 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT STATE LAWS CHANGES RELATING TO TWO-UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS . This makes changes required by State law including changes to the definition of emergency shelters and clarifications relating to where an SB9 project is allowed and when demolition may occur to historic structures and in historic areas. Environmental Determination: Exempt pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW. This makes changes required by State law including updated standards for junior accessory dwelling units, new application timelines, and a new provision allowing applicants to appeal denials or incomplete determinations directly to the City Council. Environmental Determination: Exempt pursuant to Pub. Res. Code § 21080.17. E-mails and written comments should be received before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Comments should be sent to: Community Development Director, 3660 “D” Street, La Verne, CA 91750, Attn: Parker Stringfellow or via e-mail to planning@laverneca.gov [planning@laverneca.gov]. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009 (b), if either of these matters are subsequently challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of La Verne at, or prior to, the public hearing. All information pertinent to the above items are on file in the office of the Community Development Department. Person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item. DATE: February 17, 2026 TO BE PUBLISHED: February 20, 2026 NAME: Parker Stringfellow TITLE: Associate PlannerInland Valley Daily BulletinPublished: 2/20/26