A general plan serves as a “blueprint” for the future development of a city. It establishes land use designations and policies to assist decision-makers as they review proposals for new development or consider changes to city ordinances. The general plan addresses issues that impact the entire city, such as how land is used, where buildings are built, the locations of roads and parks, safety, noise and more. The City last comprehensively updated its general plan in 1998 and since that time, Lomita has experienced significant changes across the city.
The proposed changes are partially the result of the implementation of State requirements relative to the recently certified Housing Element to accommodate additional housing options in the City, and partially the result of the City’s decision to activate the commercial corridors to revitalize the areas through redevelopment and the addition of active and vibrant uses along Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. Channeling the State-mandated density onto Lomita’s commercial corridors follows development patterns, provides for efficient mobility and protects the longstanding lower-density residential neighborhoods adjacent to commercial corridors.
