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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Clemente public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Seacliff Hotel Expansion in Pier Bowl
A 1,661-square-foot addition and remodel of a triplex at 514 Avenida Victoria would add a third floor and roof deck and restyle the building in Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the Pier Bowl.
Coda on Del Mar Full Alcohol Permit
A new downtown restaurant at 124 Avenida Del Mar secured approval to serve full alcohol alongside food, replacing a previous winery establishment.
Gateway Overlay and Economic Development Initiatives
The city is exploring sweeping zoning changes, including higher floor area ratios, height increases, and hotel-friendly policies along El Camino Real to boost transient occupancy tax revenue. Residents and commissioners raised concerns that blanket development incentives could harm neighborhood character and increase overdevelopment.