At the next Fullerton City Council meeting, a public hearing will discuss a proposed zoning amendment affecting properties in the Lower Golden Hill neighborhood. This initiative, identified as Project Reference No. LRP-2025-0006, aims to rezone several parcels from R-1-7.2 (Single-Family Residential) to R-1-7.2P (Single-Family Residential, Preservation Zone).

The Planning Commission has already recommended approval of this zoning amendment during its meeting on June 10, 2026 (See Video Below). This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as outlined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, which pertains to actions by regulatory agencies aimed at environmental protection.

Additional information, including project details, will be available on the city’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing. Interested parties can find the agenda under “Upcoming Meetings,” which will include links to the staff report and more information on how to participate in the public discussion. https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Community members are advised that any legal challenges to the City Council’s decision may be limited to issues raised during the public hearing or through written correspondence submitted before the hearing, in accordance with Government Code 65009 (a).

The city encourages community involvement in this important decision-making process. Residents are invited to attend the hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Fullerton City Council Chamber at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be streamed live on the city’s website, Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Remote participation for public comment will also be available by computer, smart device, or telephone.

The proposed project specifically targets parcels on Richman Avenue, Malvern Avenue, Drake Avenue, Golden Avenue, and Union Avenue. The zoning amendment aims to create a Residential Preservation Zone to maintain the neighborhood’s character.

Questions or comments about the proposed zoning amendment can be directed to Benjamin Koff in the Community and Economic Development Department at (714) 738-6863 or by email at Benjamin.Koff@cityoffullerton.com.

For Spanish-language inquiries, residents may contact David Lopez at (714) 738-6878. Additionally, the city is committed to providing accessible formats for those with disabilities; residents can arrange special accommodations by contacting the City Clerk’s office at cityclerksoffice@cityoffullerton.com or (714) 738-6350 at least 48 hours before the meeting.