Planning panel backs rezoning for Denny's Car Wash upgrade on Balboa Boulevard

City Council will consider changing the Northridge site's zoning so the car wash can expand and keep its queuing lane.

City Council· posted Sep 8Report

A car wash at Balboa Boulevard and Romar Street could add shade structures over vacuum stations and new equipment housing, with set operating hours and an attendant directing cars. The North Valley Area Planning Commission approved the project 4-0 and recommends the City Council adopt the zone change.

What happens next

City Council consideration of the zone change ordinance, with 90 days to act from receipt by the City Clerk

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