Lompoc Planning Commission 5 13 2026

The City of Lompoc Planning Commission held a meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing on several key planning and development issues. Significant procurement-related discussions included the approval of a conditional use permit and certificate of appropriateness for the restoration and adaptive reuse of the Lompoc Theater, which involves partial demolition and construction of a 2,335 square foot addition. The project includes provisions for 54 on-site parking stalls with ADA and EV accessible spaces, aiming to boost local economic activity and tourism. Another major agenda item was the amendment of a conditional use permit for Central Coast Agriculture's Container Project, which involves the use of metal storage containers for frozen cannabis storage. The applicant requested a five-year extension of the permit and removal of a development plan requirement, which the commission approved with conditions including deletion of duplicate fire safety conditions. The commission also reviewed and recommended approval of updates to the city's General Plan circulation element, including changes to policies on pedestrian and bicycle access, traffic calming, and alternative fuel coordination. Several motions were passed to modify language from mandatory "shall" to advisory "should" in various policies to allow flexibility and reduce potential liability. The commission emphasized that their recommendations should be forwarded to the City Council without further substantive changes. The meeting concluded with the election of a chair and vice chair and scheduling of future joint meetings with the City Council.