City of Brawley

Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held before City Council on May 5, 2026 at the time and place indicated below. The purpose of the hearing will be to hear comments from the public regarding the following subject:

Downtown Project (DT) #26-01 is an amendment (SPA #26-03) to the Downtown Specific Plan that would expand the permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses within the Downtown Specific Plan Area. A new category of uses deemed “preferred” by the City will also be created. The associated Zone Change (ZC) #26-04 will reclassify certain portions of the Specific Plan Area between 3rd Street and Plaza Park from Civic Center to West Village. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this project to City Council at the Public Hearing held previously on April 1, 2026.

City Council Hearing Date: May 5, 2026

Hearing Time: 6:00 PM

Hearing Location: City of Brawley, Council Chambers, 383 Main Street

Copies of pertinent information are available for review at the City Hall during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. If you would like to know more about the proposed project prior to the hearing, please contact Adrian Ople, Planning Technician at (760) 344-8822.

Any person wishing to comment on the above project may do so in writing or may appear in person at the hearing. The written public comment period will begin on April 14, 2026 and will end on May 1, 2026. Written comments should be directed to Emmet Fried, Assistant to the City Manager, 383 Main Street, Brawley, CA 92227. Please reference the project name in all written correspondence.

Notice of Public Hearing