Atascadero City Council Meeting - March 24, 2026

The Atascadero City Council held a meeting on March 24, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of a master plan amendment for the Home Depot Center development. This included a zoning code amendment to allow a car wash and a drive-thru restaurant (Chick-fil-A), a conditional use permit with exceptions for parking, driveway design, and signage, and a lot line adjustment. The council discussed traffic management, noise, lighting, and operational hours, ultimately approving the project with conditions such as phased construction, lighting retrofits, and traffic signage improvements. Additionally, the council reviewed updates to mixed-use zoning districts and provided preliminary feedback on land use allowances and development standards. They also approved updates to the countywide multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan and Atascadero's annex, which included wildfire protection strategies and alignment with FEMA and state requirements. The meeting concluded with committee reports and council announcements.