MEETING DATE:
September 22, 2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-1582 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 20.270 TO THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH A SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY ZONE OVER SEVEN EXISTING NON-RESIDENT-OWNED SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARKS IN SAN MARCOS
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Recommendation
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ADOPT (Second Reading) of Ordinance No. 2026-1582 adding Chapter 20.270 (Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone) to the San Marcos Municipal Code and amending the Zoning Map to establish a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone, and Notice of Exemption (EX 26-042).
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-1582, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, adding Chapter 20.270 (Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone) to the San Marcos Municipal Code and amending the Zoning Map to establish a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone, and Notice of Exemption (EX 26-042).
LOCATION/APN:
SEVEN MOBILEHOME PARKS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, LOCATED AT:
1. EL DORADO, 1515 CAPALINA RD., SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, APNS: 219-116-02-00.
2. LAKEVIEW ESTATES, 809 DISCOVERY ST., SAN MARCOS, CA 92078, APNS: 221-062-09-00; 221-062-10-00.
3. PALOMAR ESTATES EAST, 650 S. RANCHO SANTA FE RD., SAN MARCOS, CA 92078, APNS: 221-023-03-00; 221-023-04-00.
4. PALOMAR ESTATES WEST, 1930 W. SAN MARCOS BLVD., SAN MARCOS, CA 92078, APNS: 221-023-15-00.
5. RANCHO VALLECITOS MOBILE ESTATES, 3535 LINDA VISTA DR., SAN MARCOS, CA 92078, APNS: 219-023-01-00; 219-241-30-00; 219-241-34-00.
6. SAN MARCOS MOBILE STATES, 1145 E. BARHAM DR., SAN MARCOS, 92078, APNS: 228-310-66-00.
7. VALLE VERDE ESTATES, 1286 DISCOVERY ST., SAN MARCOS, CA 92078, APNS: 221-041-74-00.
Environmental Review
The proposed amendment to the San Marcos Municipal Code, which would add Chapter 20.270 establishing a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone, does not constitute a “project” as defined under section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) set forth at California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3), the proposed action is not subject to CEQA and no environmental review is required.
In addition, if the proposed action were determined to be a project under CEQA, it would be exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment establishes occupancy requirements for existing senior mobilehome parks and does not authorize or require new development, physical changes to the environment, and/or changes in land use. Rather, it recognizes and preserves existing age-restricted mobilehome park communities. Therefore, the proposed action would not result in any potential environmental impacts.
Fiscal Impact
The proposed ordinance is not anticipated to cause a significant fiscal impact.
Attachment(s)
1. Ordinance 2026-1582 - Adding SMMC Chapter 20.270
A. Clean version of Ordinance Adopting SMMC Chapter 20.270
B. Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Map
Submitted by: Micki Olinger Chavez, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by: Phil Scollick, City Clerk
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager