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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tustin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Murals on private property and the CUP hurdle
Property owners want murals on their Old Town buildings, but the current CUP requirement scares them off. The commission and economic development staff are brainstorming a smoother path, possibly modeled on Downey's city-property-owner-nonprofit partnership.
Downtown and Red Hill Specific Plan Code Amendments
A local student raised concerns about pedestrian safety and walkability along Red Hill Avenue, urging the council to rethink the 2018-2019 specific plan to avoid overly wide streets.
Master Sign Plan for Tustin Legacy Apartments
A large residential development needed custom sign heights and wayfinding markers that go beyond normal city code limits. The Zoning Administrator visited the site and agreed that standard rules didn't fit a high-density project of this scale.
Westcliff University Master Sign Plan
Westcliff University requested a master sign plan to install new wall, monument, and directional signage at its law school campus on Red Hill Avenue, including minor code deviations for sign area and quantity.
Edinger Avenue Property Subdivision and Specific Plan Amendment
A developer wants to split a 4.43-acre property on Edinger Avenue into two separate lots and adjust the local specific plan boundaries to match the new property line. No new construction is proposed right now, but the change sets the stage for future site use.