DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE

**The Downtown Specific Plan will be presented to the City Council on October 21, 2026. See details below.**

We’re updating the 1998 Downtown Specific Plan to shape a vibrant, walkable, and connected community around High Street and the Moorpark Metrolink Station. This effort will modernize zoning with a form-based code that emphasizes high-quality design, encourage housing and mixed-use projects, enhance public spaces, improve walking and transit connections, and preserve the small-town character that makes Moorpark unique. Through community workshops, public input, and clear development standards, we’re working together to create a thriving downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors. This project is funded by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program (REAP 2.0) under the Housing Infill on Public and Private Land (HIPP) Program.



PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT & ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NOW AVAILABLE

The updated Downtown Specific Plan Public Hearing Draft and Environmental Impact Report Addendum are now available.  The City has also prepared exhibits depicting the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment associated with the Downtown Specific Plan.

**The Downtown Specific Plan will be presented to the City Council on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 323 Science Drive.  You are encouraged to attend the meeting to present your comments, or you may submit them in writing via email to: Dspondello@moorparkca.gov.  The Agenda Report and attachments for the meeting will be published online HERE.**

Community members are encouraged to review the updated materials and participate in the public hearings.

Annotated Agenda from June 10, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting 

Public Review Draft Comment and Response Matrix

Comment letter submitted by Moorpark Foundation for the Arts

April 1st Virtual Workshop - Meeting Video

The Downtown Area 

ONLINE SURVEY/WORKSHOP #2 FEEDBACK

Feedback Summary (click image)

View Workshop boards with written comments: HERE                                                      
View comments submitted online: HERE                                                      

Past Meetings
Online Survey - CLOSED

Workshop #2 Halloween Festival - October 25, 2025

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Country Days - October 4, 2025

We enjoyed connecting with dozens in our community at Country Days!  Feedback provided about what you'd like to see Downtown is depicted below and will guide the plan as its developed. Click the image for a full-size version.

Open House - September 9, 2025

Thank you to the 50 individuals who attended our Kickoff Open House and provided direction regarding the project!  A summary of the workshop boards with your input is available at the link below:

9/9/2025 OPEN HOUSE - WORKSHOP BOARDS WITH COMMENTS
INFOGRAPHIC WITH SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK

Contact Information

To receive updates regarding this project or ask questions, please contact:

Doug Spondello, Community Development Director
Dspondello@moorparkca.gov
(805) 517-6251