Public hearing for Housing Element Update in Avenal.
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Deadline · Planning Commission Hearing Date
May 13, 2026
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- Avenal
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What to do next
- 1
Attend the Planning Commission Meeting
Join the meeting on May 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm to share your views.
- 2
Submit Written Comments
Mail your comments to the City Clerk at 919 Skyline Blvd., Avenal, CA.
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Contact City Clerk for Information
Call the City Clerk at (559) 386-5766 for more details about the project.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Housing Element Update?
- It is a comprehensive update to Avenal's General Plan addressing housing needs.
- When is the public hearing?
- The public hearing is on May 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
- Where will the hearing take place?
- The hearing will be held at Avenal Theater, 233 E. Kings St.
- How can I provide my comments?
- You can attend the meeting or send mailed comments to the City Clerk.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSCITY OF AVENALAVENAL PLANNING COMMISSIONAVENAL CITY COUNCIL Planning Commission hearing:The Avenal Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider the following proposal: Housing Element Update . The project involves a comprehensive update to the Housing Element of the City of Avenal General Plan for the current State planning period. The Housing Element identifies the City’s existing and projected housing needs for all income levels and includes an inventory of sites suitable for residential development. The update establishes goals, policies, and implementation programs to accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), remove governmental and non-governmental constraints to housing development, affirmatively further fair housing, and promote the development, preservation, and improvement of housing opportunities throughout the community in compliance with State housing law. When and Where?6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 13, 2026Avenal Theater233 E. Kings St.Avenal, CA 93204 Applicant:City of Avenal Location:The project applies to all properties located within the Avenal City limits. The Housing Element is a State-mandated component of the Avenal General Plan. Proposal:The proposed project consists of adoption of the updated Housing Element, including associated goals, policies, programs, and actions necessary to maintain compliance with State housing law. Notice is also given that an environmental assessment has been conducted for the project identified above, consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The analysis determined that the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA. City Council HearingOnce it is considered by the Planning Commission, the project will then be considered in a public hearing by the Avenal City Council on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:15 pm (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard) in the Avenal Theater at 233 E. Kings St., Avenal, CA 93204.Contact:You are welcome to attend this meeting to express your views on this request. The City also accepts mailed comments, so they can be distributed to the Planning Commission and City Council. If you desire more information or wish to view the staff report for the project, please contact the City of Avenal City Clerk, 919 Skyline Blvd., or by phone at (559) 386-5766. Published in the Hanford Sentinel on 4/22/26 .Publish: April 22, 2026 Ad# 584126