HAPPY - BIRTHDAY -AMERICA 


SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 
CITY OF SIERRA 
MADRE 
SUMMARY NOTICE 


From: The City of Sierra Madre 
Subject: ORDINANCE NO. 1495 A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 
ADOPTING THE CITY 
OF SIERRA MADRE sAs we gather to celebrate Independence Day, thiOBJECTIVE DESIGN year carries extraordinary significance. America isSTANDARDS AND 
AMENDING TITLE 17commemorating 250 years of freedom, democracy, 
(ZONING) OF THE and the enduring spirit that has united us behind 
SIERRA MADRE our Constitution, and our history of diverse culturesMUNICIPAL CODE coming together to become one amazing AmericaApplicant: 
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The City of Sierra Madre It is a remarkable milestone in our nation’s history, 
Project Location:and I cannot think of a better place to honor this 

Properties in the City of Sierra Madre, County 
of Los Angeles, State of California 

On June 23, 2026, the City Council of the City of Sierra 
Madre approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 
1495 adopting the City of Sierra Madre Objective 
Design Standards and amending Title 17 (Zoning) of 
the Sierra Madre Municipal Code to incorporate the 
standards by reference. The Planning Commission 
conducted a duly noticed hearing on the matter and 
forwarded its recommendation of approval to the CityCouncil on June 4, 2026. 

Several state housing laws, including SB 167, SB 
423, SB 330, SB 4, and AB 2011, strongly incentivize 
cities to develop objective design standards for 
multifamily residential uses and mixed (residential 
and commercial) uses. By adopting Objective Design 
Standards, the City of Sierra Madre maintains the 
ability to impose design standards on multifamily 
residential and mixed-use developments. These 
Objective Design Standards are intended to 
streamline the approval process for housing units 
while maintaining good design. 

This summary is published pursuant to Government 
Code Section 36933(c)(1) and a full and complete 
certified copy of the text of Ordinance No. 1495 is 
available at the Sierra Madre City Manager’s Office 
located at City of Sierra Madre City Hall, 232 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA. Under Ordinance 
No. 1495, the City of Sierra Madre Objective Design 
Standards becomes effective and enforceable on 
July 23, 2026. The Planning and CommunityPreservation Department maintains an official copy 
of the Sierra Madre Objective Design Standards, 
as may be amended, on the City Website at https://
www.sierramadreca.gov/building-planning/. For 
further information on this subject, please contact the 
Planning and Community Preservation Department 
at (626) 355-7138. 

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This 
project is exempt from the California Environmental 
Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 
15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that the 
proposed project could have a significant impact on 
the environment. The project itself does not allow 
construction of any building or structure but sets forth 
design regulations that shall be followed. Therefore, it 
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility 
that the project may have a significant effect on the 
environment and thus is not subject to CEQA review. 

VOLUME 20 NO. 26 

A SIERRA MADRE TRADITION: 

CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 
BIRTHDAY 

occasion than right here in Sierra Madre. 

As a lifelong Sierra Madre resident, my heart swells 
with gratitude every Fourth of July. This holidayhas always meant far more than fireworks, it is a celebration of the values that unite us as 
Americans: liberty, service, resilience, and pride. 

This year is especially meaningful as the United States welcomes visitors from around the 
world for the FIFA World Cup. While millions experience our nation and its rich diversity, 
I am especially proud that Sierra Madre reflects the very best of America, a welcominghometown where neighbors become lifelong friends, volunteers give generously, and 
traditions are passed from one generation to the next. 

The festivities begin on July 3 with our party in the Memorial Park. Come enjoy the Beer 
Garden, live music from Groovy Pie, games and food trucks. It’s the perfect way to gather 
with family and friends while kicking off one of Sierra Madre’s special weekend. 

Then comes the Fourth of July Parade—the moment I’ve looked forward to every summer 
for as long as I can remember. For more than 50 years, I’ve been part of this wonderful 
Sierra Madre tradition. As a little girl, my mom would help us fill water balloons early 
and I proudly rode on the fire engine with my dad, waving to familiar faces lining the 
streets. Those memories sparked a lifelong love of public service and this remarkable 
community. 

Today, it is an incredible honor to continue that tradition by riding in the parade as 
your Mayor. Watching families gather, children proudly wave their flags, and generations 
celebrate together reminds me that Sierra Madre isn’t just where we live—it’s home.. 

As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, may we honor those who secured our 
freedoms, cherish the blessings we enjoy today, and inspire future generations to preserve 
the ideals that make our country strong. 

From my family to yours, I wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July. 

Happy Independence Day, and God Bless America! 

Kris Lowe 
Mayor, City of Sierra Madre 

Kris Lowe, MayorSierra Madre, California 


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