Atascadero to Host 'Coffee with a Planner' on General Plan Progress

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The Atascadero Community Development Department will host a 'Coffee with a Planner' session on Thursday, March 19, at 9 a.m. at Malibu Brew Coffee. The topic for the session will be the 2045 General Plan, the Zoning Code Update, and the associated Draft Environmental Impact Report.

Why it matters

These informal 'Coffee with a Planner' sessions allow the community to provide ongoing input on important city planning issues like land use, zoning, and development projects. The sessions aim to foster open dialogue and give residents a casual, accessible way to engage with city planners.

The details

The planning division is continuing work on the 2045 General Plan Update and associated Zoning Code updates, and is currently in the environmental review stage and completing a draft environmental impact report. The goal of the sessions is to allow for open dialogue and provide a casual, accessible opportunity for ongoing community input.

• The 'Coffee with a Planner' event is held on the third Thursday of each month.
• The next session is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9 a.m.

What’s next

Community members are welcome to attend any future 'Coffee with a Planner' sessions to provide input on the General Plan, Zoning Code, and other city planning initiatives.