Major Projects Report

Community Development Updates - February 2026

In Planning Review

Artesia Square Mixed-Use Project (Case No.2024-23)

The Artesia Square Mixed-Use Project would consist of: (1) utilities improvements; (2) construction of a mixed-use building, amenities, trash enclosure and paved driveways; and (3) landscaping. The project would include the development of a six-story-tall mixed-use building with multi-family units, an amenities area, rooftop commercial space, parking and landscaping. The 83 multi-family residential units would be comprised of 32 studio units, 21 one-bedroom/one-bath units, and 30 two- bedroom/two-bath units. The maximum height of the building would be approximately 60 feet at 11746 South Street.

AM/PM Code Amendment & Conditional Use Permit (Case No.2025-12)

The AM/PM Code Amendment & Conditional Use Permit is a Zoning Code amendment that will amend the zoning code to allow the sale of alcohol at a gasoline service station, in conjunction with a CUP to upgrade the alcohol license from a Type 20 license (beer and wine) to a Type 21 License (beer, wine and distilled spirits).

183rd & Arline 22-unit Residential Development (Case No.2025-18)

Design Review requested to demolish and existing 21-unit apartment , and permit the development of a two-story, 22-unit apartment complex with underground parking at 183rd and Arline.

Icehouse Remodel (Case No.2025-19)

A Design Review request to remodel a 29,877-square-foot former icehouse into a 29,877-square-foot open-concept office building, located at 11846 Frampton Court.

Yang Wang 3-unit Residential Development (Case No.2025-21)

Design Review request to construct three residential dwelling units that range in size from 1,200 square feet to 1,391 square feet at 11543 186th Street.

Temporary Lighting Code Update (Case No.2025-33)

The Temporary Lighting Code Update is a Citywide addition of Section 9-2.1250 to Title 9 of the Artesia Municipal Code to establish regulations and standards for the use of temporary outdoor lighting in residential zones.

Housing Element 6th Cycle

Adoption of amendments to the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt Design Review (Case No.2026-01)

Design Review to permit the modification of an existing commercial building to accommodate customer queuing, in conjunction with the development of a Handel’s Ice Cream location at 11940 South Street.

NEC of Norwalk Boulevard and Hibbert Street

A request to permit the development of a 15-unit mixed-use, mixed-income development at the northeast corner of Norwalk Boulevard and Hibbert Street at 19020 Norwalk Boulevard.

Planning Approved

Mixed-Use Ordinance Update (MU-O) (Case No. 2025)

The Mixed-Use Ordinance Update is a Citywide amendment to Section of Title 48 (Mixed-Use Overlay) of the Artesia Municipal Code.

Tanishq Jewelry (Case No. 2025-25)

Design Review for the remodel of an existing structure to accommodate a jewelry store expansion at 18501 Pioneer Blvd.

Piccolo Coffee

A request to permit a tenant improvement for a proposed new specialty coffee shop, to be located at 18185 Pioneer Boulevard, in the Artesia Towne Center.

IN BUILDING PLAN CHECK

TBL250822006

New single story commercial building to accommodate 2 restaurant spaces at 11816 166th Street.

Artesia Botanical Garden (TBL251017003)

The Artesia Botanical Garden project will create additional recreational space for special events, public programing, community classes and private rentals for the community while preserving and enhancing local plant and tree species at 11462 178th Street.

Potla’s Indian Bakery (TBL2509004021)

A request for a tenant improvement to facilitate the construction of a new restaurant, to be located at 17705 Pioneer Boulevard.

Syriac CPA (TBL251202001)

Tenant Improvement for tax and accounting business at11831 Artesia Boulevard.