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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2025-08-28)

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Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA25-01) 
Citywide Initiative 
Planning Commission Public Hearing, August 28, 2025

Purpose of the Request
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• Amend UDC Section 35.3.204: Accessory Use 
Conditions, Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Amend UDC Section 35.4.310: Site Signs – 
Billboards, Digital
• Improve clarity, enforceability, and compliance with 
state law
• Applies citywide

Background
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UDC adopted in December 2023
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Staff advised future amendments would  follow 
implementation
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Clarifications needed based on real-world     
application
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State law mandates ADU provisions
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Staff identified need for clarity on billboard   
regulation

ADU Amendments – Key Points
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• Defines ADUs as attached with separate exterior 
access
• Introduces term: Restricted Affordable Dwelling Unit
• ADU size: Up to 100% of primary residence, max 
1,000 sq. ft.
• Clarifies short-term (<30 days) vs. long-term rentals 
(≥30 days)
• Owner must reside on-site for short-term rentals; not 
required for long-term

Billboard Amendments – Key Points
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• One digital billboard allowed per PAD approved, 
December 31, 2023
• Additional billboards must meet existing UDC 
standards, with one exception 
• New static billboards must replace existing ones 
within city limits
• No change to billboard rules along Loop 101

Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA25-01) 
Citywide Initiative 
Planning Commission Public Hearing, August 28, 2025