Open Space & Recreation and Conservation Elements
Sierra Madre’s Open Space and Conservation Elements set policies to protect the community’s natural hillsides, canyons, wildlife habitat, recreational open spaces, and other environmental resources, while balancing public access, hazard protection, and long‑term stewardship of these lands. These elements are now being updated to comply with recent state laws that require cities to periodically revise their general plans to strengthen open-space protection, address climate resilience and wildfire risk, improve equitable access to parks and natural areas, and better coordinate conservation with land use, safety, and environmental justice policies.
Public Review
From May 12, 2026, to June 13, 2026, the Open Space & Recreation Element and Conservation Element are open for the public to review. Through this period, comments from the general public may be submitted through a simple online form or in writing delivered to the Planning & Community Preservation Department.
To access the Open Space & Recreation Element, click on the image of Memorial Park below.
To access the Conservation Element, click on the image of the mountains below.
To submit your comment through the online form, click the button below.
Upcoming Opportunities to Participate
If you missed your chance to comment on these elements during the public review period, there will be more opportunities to participate in the process and provide your comment.
The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026, to consider the Open Space & Recreation Element and the Conservation Element at a public hearing. The public will have an opportunity to provide their written comments in advance of this meeting. During the hearing, the Planning Commission will provide an opportunity for the public to speak.
The City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, to consider the Open Space & Recreation Element and the Conservation Element at a public hearing. The public will have an opportunity to provide their written comments in advance of this meeting. During the hearing, the City Council will provide an opportunity for the public to speak.
An agenda and a report for each of the meetings will be published in advance of their respective meeting date. Click the button below to view upcoming City meetings.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this process, you may contact the City at the email address below.
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Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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