Planning Commission Meeting April 1, 2026 | City of Paramount

The City of Paramount Planning Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2026, focusing primarily on the Clearwater Specific Plan project, a major 70-acre redevelopment initiative involving land use changes, housing density increases, and zoning amendments to comply with state housing mandates. The commission reviewed the final environmental impact report, discussed community engagement efforts, and considered resolutions recommending the city council approve the plan, general plan amendment, and zoning ordinance text amendment. Concerns from property owners and community groups about economic viability, setbacks, and environmental impacts were addressed. Additionally, the commission approved a conditional use permit for a new coffee shop at 14800 Paramount Boulevard and discussed a zoning ordinance text amendment to clarify the inapplicability of a 1988 voter-approved housing density limitation in light of state law. The meeting also included a report on ADA compliance and parking requirements related to new developments. Motions to approve the environmental impact report, conditional use permit, and zoning text amendment were passed with majority votes, advancing these procurement and development initiatives to the city council for final consideration.