Public hearing on zoning text amendment scheduled for April 14, 2026.

CCL No. 26-20CITYOFPROJECTIRVINE1971DESCRIPTION:PRIOR ACTION:APPLICANT:LOCATION:INFORMATION AVAILABLE:CITIZENINVOLVEMENT:NOTE:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCity Council MeetingApril 14, 2026NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the hour of 5 p.m., or soon thereafter, the City Council of the City of Irvine will conduct a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment to Section 9-12-7 of the Irvine Zoning Ordinance to introduce an optional alternative framework for providing open space within Planning Area 12.On March 19, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 7-0 (Commissioners Bhatia, Dela Cusack, Grossman, Lin, Jeffs, Pierson, and Starke in favor) to recommend City Council approval of the proposed zoning text amendment.Irvine CompanyPlanning Area 12 (Oak Creek), specifically Parcels 466-011-40 and 466-341-15, is referenced as Parcels B1 and B2 of Exhibit A in Section 9-12-7 of the Irvine Zoning Ordinance.Copies of the staff report, environmental determination (General Rule Exemption [Section 15061(b)(3)] and Subsequent Activity Under California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] Guidelines Section 15168) and other project information will be available for review on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with the City Clerk, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine (City Hall) or online at cityofirvine.org.Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns? You are invited to attend a public hearing held by the Irvine City Council Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the City Council Chamber at Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, or observe via Cox Communications (Channel 30), AT&T U-Verse (Channel 99), or online at cityofirvine.org/ictv. You may participate in the public hearing by completing the electronic form available on the kiosk at the meeting; by submitting comments in writing via mail to "Attn: City Clerk's Office" at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606; by e-mail to clerk@cityofirvine.org; or through e-Comment at cityofirvine.org. You may also submit live comments via "Zoom.” For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/ictv and select "City Council Meetings."The City Council is the final decision-making body for this application. If you challenge the City Council's action on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you or someone else raised at this public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at, or prior to, the hearing.ADA COMPLIANCE: It is the intention of the City of Irvine to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in all respects. If, as a participant and observer at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of Irvine will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk's office at 949-724-6205 for assistance. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35. 102-35. 104 ADA Title II)CITY CONTACT:CASE NUMBER:For more information, please contact Senior Planner Eric Martin at 949-724-7519 or via email at ermartin@cityofirvine.org. 00976603-PZCCITY OF IRVINEBy: CalPatCarl Petersen, MPA, CMCCity Clerk