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In the upcoming election, Covina voters will see Measure CC on the ballot. This proposed measure asks residents to consider adopting a ¼-cent local sales tax, expected to generate approximately $3 million annually for the city.

If approved, the funding would support essential local priorities such as emergency medical response, fire and police services, homelessness solutions, street repairs, and park improvements. The measure is also designed to help ensure that sales tax revenue generated in Covina remains in Covina and is directed toward local services and community improvements.

Measure CC also gives Covina voters the opportunity to have a direct say in how these locally generated funds are used. As election day approaches, residents are encouraged to review the measure and stay informed about what it could mean for the future of the community.

Learn more: https://covinaca.gov/measure-cc/

The Planning Division has released the draft update to Title 17 of the Covina Municipal Code for public review. During the past two years, the City has undertaken a comprehensive effort to modernize, simplify, and consolidate more than 50 chapters of the municipal zoning code into 14 chapters! This project is being led by Nancy Fong, Community Development Consultant with Interwest Consultant Group, in collaboration with the City’s Community Development staff.  

The proposed code update would modernize code language, improve usability, simplify development standards, and incorporate tables intended to provide clearer direction regarding applicable zoning and development requirements. The public may learn more by visiting the project webpage, which includes the project timeline, the full draft code for review, and an interactive map showing properties proposed for a zone change as part of the update.

The proposed zone changes are primarily administrative in nature and designed to align the City’s zoning map with the General Plan. As proposed, the identified properties would not experience changes to their underlying permitted uses.

A workshop is planned for summer 2026.

We want to hear from you! The City is gearing up to submit an application for Caltrans ATP Cycle 8 Funding. If awarded, the City would use these funds to improve Second Avenue and Rowland Avenue, including expanding and updating bicycle lanes and improving pedestrian paths and crosswalks. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4toKM9O to provide feedback. The survey takes about 3 to 5 minutes to complete.

The City has developed a pilot program to proactively assist residents who may face challenges with addressing common municipal code violations related to property maintenance. The Code Cares Pilot Program would consist of volunteers, sponsors, and code enforcement officers to organize community clean-up events related to overgrown vegetation in the City of Covina. Residents may self-nominate or nominate a neighbor to be considered. Interested in sponsoring a cleanup event or volunteering? Let us know!

Visit www.covinaca.gov/codecares for more information.