City of Carson CA. Planning Commission Meeting (Tuesday 9/22/2026 6:30PM)

The City of Carson Planning Commission held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where key zoning code amendments were discussed and recommended for city council approval. The commission reviewed an ordinance to update landscaping regulations by expressly allowing artificial turf and zeroscape as water-efficient landscaping options for purely residential properties, with standards on installation, maintenance, and a 60% maximum coverage limit. The ordinance also requires homeowners to obtain encroachment permits for work on city parkways and maintain landscaping to city standards. Additionally, the commission considered amendments to zoning regulations for drive-through restaurants, aiming to establish uniform development and operational standards to address potential impacts such as traffic, noise, and safety. The amendments would limit drive-through facilities to accessory uses and require discretionary review through conditional use permits. Both items were recommended for city council consideration, with public hearings properly noticed. The meeting also included general commissioner communications and community event announcements.