Ordinance Summaries

Ordinance summaries provide a brief overview of local laws or regulations passed by the local legislature. These summaries are created to help residents and interested parties quickly understand the purpose and scope of newly passed legislation. To view ordinance summaries for recent ordinances approved by the City Council for the City of Bell Gardens, click here. 

Notice of Public Hearings

City Council:

September 8, 2025 - Military Use Equipment Policy

June 23,2025 - Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 958-U_Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, and Approval of Licenses, Permits, Approvals, or other Entitlements for Use, Including any Modification Thereof, for Cannabis Retail Businesses

May 12, 2025 - Development Agreement_7821 Eastern Ave.-Ordinance No. 957

May 12, 2025 Development Agreement_ 6300 Gage Ave.-Ordinance No. 953

April 28, 2025 - Local Public Employees Vacant Positions

April 14, 2025 - Regulating Accessory Dwelling Units - Ordinance No. 954

April 14, 2025 - Community Development Block Grant FY 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 - 30 Day Notice

March 10, 2025 - Development Agreement_6638 Eastern Ave._Ordinance No. 952

February 24, 2025 - Public Noticing for Zoning Ordinances from 10 to 20 Days_Ordinance No. 955

October 14, 2024 - Electronic Displays_Ordinance No. 951

September 23, 2024 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations_Ordinance No. 950

August 12, 2024 - Development Agreement_7601 Eastern Avenue-Ordinance No. 948

August 12, 2024 - Military Use Equipment Policy_Ordinance No. 949

July 22, 2024 - Vehicile Parking and Storage for Automobile Repair Uses_Ordinance No. 943

July 22, 2024 - Development Agreement_ 5726 Gage Ave._Ordinance No. 945

July 22, 2024 - Public Hearing Notice - Environmental Justice Element

June 10, 2024 - Banquet Facilities Uses_Ordinance No. 944

May 13, 2024 - Development Agreement_6231 Eastern Ave._Ordinance No. 940

May 13, 2024 - Gross Revenue License Fees for Card Club License Holders_Ordinance No. 939

May 13, 2024 - Development Agreement_5605 Gage Ave._Ordinance No. 941

April 08, 2024 - Cannabis Retail License Limitation_Ordinance No. 942

Planning Commission:

September 17, 2025 - CUP No. 25-000002 & VAR No. 25-000001

April 16, 2025 - New Banquet Facility Use at 6730 Florence Ave.

April 16, 2025 - Development Agreement_7821 Eastern Ave.

April 16, 2025 - Development Agreement_7821 Eastern Ave.

February 19, 2025 - Accessory Dwelling Unit

February 19, 2025 - CUP No. 2024-015 - 6300 Gage Ave. 

February 19, 2025 - CUP No. 2024-048_6638 Eastern Ave

November 20, 2024 - Development Agreement_6638 Eastern Ave.

November 20, 2024 - Development Agreement_6300 Gage Ave.

September 18, 2024 - Electronic Displays_Ordinance No. 951

July 17, 2024 - Cannabis Retail Use_7601 Eastern Avenue_Ordinance No. 946

June 19, 2024 - Development Agreement_5726 Gage Ave._Ordinance No. 945

June 19, 2024 - Development Agreement_7601 Eastern Ave._Ordinance No. 946

June 19, 2024 - Microwave Station/ New Wireless Communication Facility_6326 Gage Ave. 

May 15, 2024 - Banquet Facilities Uses

Public Hearing Notice Permit No. 2023-072

April 17, 2024 - Extended Hours of Operation for a Type 20 ABC License_6012 Florence Suite A

April 17, 2024 - Environmental Justice Element

March 20, 2024 - Environmental Justice Element

Other Public Notices

December 8, 2025 - Notice of City Council Reorganization

June 23, 2025 - Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 958- U

June 23, 2025 - Summary of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 958-U

June 9, 2025 - Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 956 - Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Processing, and Approval of Licenses, Permits, Approvals, or other Entitlements for Use, Including any Modification Thereof, for Cannabis Retail Businesses (Effective for 45 days)

April 28, 2025 Notice of Commission Vacancies and Active Commissioners 

March 10, 2025 Unscheduled Notice of Vacancy (RCY Commission)

February 24, 2025 - Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program 30-day Public Notice

December 9, 2024 - Notice of Council Reorganization

December 19, 2024-January 21, 2025 Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Well No. 1 Improvement Project

Well No. 1 Improvements Project Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration

Environmental Justice Element