Moorpark Downtown Specific Plan Virtual Workshop - April 1, 2026

The City of Moorpark held a virtual workshop on April 1, 2026, to discuss the draft of the Downtown Specific Plan, a comprehensive update to the 1998 plan aimed at guiding future development and investment in the downtown area. The meeting focused on explaining the plan's purpose, scope, and components, including land use regulations, design standards, and public infrastructure improvements. Key procurement-related topics included potential capital projects such as installing an archway at the east gateway of High Street and implementing new parking wayfinding signage, both requiring city budgeting and engineering efforts. The plan also proposed exploring a Sunday farmers market in a city-owned parking lot as a community initiative. The workshop emphasized public engagement, with a digital platform provided for submitting comments and feedback through April 15, 2026. The city acknowledged a $250,000 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments to support the planning effort. Questions addressed included potential changes to zoning density, parking strategies, and development agreements for new projects like hotels. The plan is scheduled for review by the Planning Commission and City Council in the summer, incorporating community input.