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Ordinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-04 pertaining to the approval of Change of Zone No. 2025-03: A request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to CMU (Commercial Mixed Use). The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue, within the City limits of Visalia (APN: 077-100-103).
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Agenda Date: 07/20/2026
Prepared by: Brandon Smith, Principal Planner, brandon.smith@visalia.gov, (559) 713-4636; Paul Bernal, Planning and Community Preservation Director, paul.bernal@visalia.gov, (559) 713- 4025
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2025-03, to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to CMU (Commercial Mixed Use). The site is located on the northwest corner of Akers Street and Riggin Avenue.
Summary:
On June 15, 2026, the City Council held a public hearing for:
* General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02: A request by the City of Visalia to change the land use designation on a 21-acre parcel from Parks/Recreation to Commercial Mixed Use.
* First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 to adopt Change of Zone No. 2025-03: A request by the City of Visalia to change the zoning designation on a 21-acre parcel from QP (Quasi-Public) to CMU (Commercial Mixed Use).
After closing the public hearing, the City Council voted 4-1 (Councilperson Taylor, absent) to approve General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02, and to conduct the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 for Change of Zone No. 2025-03.
The second reading of the Ordinance is the final action the City Council takes in order for Change of Zone No. 2025-03 to take effect. Following the second reading and Council adoption, the ordinance will go into effect 30 days following adoption of the second reading.
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