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SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • JUNE 2022
ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS! Would you like to receive up to $1,000 every month for up to 15 years?
If you are a South El Monte homeowner who seeks financial relief and would like to provide housing opportunities in your community, then the Back Home Initiative (BHI) is for you! Homeowners par ticipating in the BHI will receive a fully furnished (appliances included), move-in ready, Accessor y Dwelling Unit (ADU) built on their proper ty - FREE of charge.
ADU maintenance, property management, and support services are included for qualified tenants. Plus, property owners receive a monthly stipend for up to 15 years, after which ADU ownership will be transferred - FREE and clear. To learn more and par ticipate in the Back Home Initiative, visit www.cityofsouthelmonte.org./532/Back-Home-Initiative
City of South El Monte Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
WHAT IS THE ZONING CODE UPDATE? A Zoning Code serves as a series of regulations and standards for all land within a city and vary depending on the particular zone that each piece of property falls under. It provides guidance on issues such as land use, development standards, landscaping, and signage. Zoning Codes are important frameworks that guide the look and feel of our cities and ensure development enhances our communities and meets our needs.
WHY UPDATE THE ZONING CODE? The City of South El Monte is updating the Zoning Code to implement pro-housing programs and policies and to comply with Federal and State laws. The update is also designed to make the Zoning Code more user-friendly and will include a zoning handbook with photos, diagrams, and clear explanations. This project will make procedural and design-focused improvements to the Zoning Code and will not involve any new rezoning. It is focused on providing pathways to alleviating by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
PROJECT TIMELINE Spring 2022
Review Existing Conditions
Summer 2022
Draft Zoning Code
City Council & Planning Commission Briefing
Fall 2022
Environmental Documentation Final Zoning Code Public Workshop #1
Winter 2022/2023
Zoning Handbook Public Workshop #2 Adoption Hearings
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE Scan the QR code to sign-up for project updates by email or text message. Visit the project webpage for more project information: bit.ly/SEMZoningCode /CityOfSouthElMonteGovernment
@CitySEM
@SouthElMonteCityGov
Colby Cataldi Community Development Director codeupdate@soelmonte.org
