City of Monterey Park : Planning

Adopted 2008-2014 Housing Element Every five years, all cities in the State of California are mandated to update their Housing Element of the General Plan. The Housing Element is one of seven mandatory elements of the General Plan that describes in detail existing and potential developable sites that can capture additional housing affordable for all economic segments of the community. The City Council adopted the 2008-2014 Housing Element at their meeting on March 4, 2009. The Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration associated with the Housing Element are also available for review

Adopted 2008-2014 Housing Element

Every five years, all cities in the State of California are mandated to update their Housing Element of the General Plan. The Housing Element is one of seven mandatory elements of the General Plan that describes in detail existing and potential developable sites that can capture additional housing affordable for all economic segments of the community.

The City Council adopted the 2008-2014 Housing Element at their meeting on March 4, 2009.

The Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration associated with the Housing Element are also available for review

The Planning Division provides staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission and Design Review Board formulating and administering plans, programs, design guidelines and legislation for guiding the City’s development in a manner consistent with the community’s social, economic and environmental goals.

Specific service objectives are: manager

In accordance with State Law, maintain a comprehensive and defensible General Plan which is adopted by City Council and accurately reflects long and short-range community goals and environmental concerns relating to Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Safety, Open Space, Noise, Design, Economic Development and Conservation.
Administer and coordinate City, State and regional land use regulations and other legislation to ensure developments that are consistent with the City’s standards, policies and plans which enhance the quality and character of the community.
Provide Technical assistance to developers and citizens in a manner which facilitates their compliance with development standards and regulations with a minimum of inconvenience.

Contact Information

Planning Division
Development Services Department
320 West Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Telephone No.: (626) 307-1315
Fax No.: (626) 307-1482

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Counter Hours:
Monday - Thursday: All Day
Friday: Closed*
* By Appointment Only

PLANNING STAFF

PLANNING MANAGER
Jim Basham

ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Samantha Tewasart

ASSISTANT PLANNER
Crystal Landavazo

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Public Meetings for the
Urban Greening Grant Program

Last updated: 7/1/2010 12:04:16 PM