Santa Maria Planning Commission - July 1, 2026 Public Hearing

The City of Santa Maria Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 1, 2026, addressing several zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a conditional use permit for ProForm Sports Academy, an athletic training and research facility focused on baseball surface treatments. The commission approved the permit with considerations for parking and minimal site modifications. Another significant agenda item was the recommendation to adopt a senior mobile home park overlay district ordinance aimed at preserving affordable senior housing by maintaining age restrictions and preventing conversion to all-age parks. The commission voted to recommend this ordinance to the City Council after public testimony supporting senior housing protections. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended amendments to the city’s zoning code, including updates to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to comply with recent state laws, and changes to daycare center permitting and commercial zoning provisions. Motions to approve these zoning text amendments were passed by the commission. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the zoning amendments and overlay district adoption could influence future development and procurement activities in the city.