BURBANK MEDIA DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
WHAT IS THE MEDIA DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN?
The Media District Specific Plan (MDSP) is a policy document that provides land use policies and development standards for the commercial, residential, and industrial areas in the southwestern corner of the City of Burbank. The existing MDSP, created in 1991, concentrated on development growth-control and assured that all new development could be accommodated by infrastructure and public services and preserved the character of neighborhoods in the District.
The Burbank Media District has grown over the last thirty years and needs an updated Specific Plan to reflect the current goals of the City.
PURPOSE OF THE MEDIA DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
The City of Burbank, in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), is updating the Media District Specific Plan. This update will focus on developing and implementing policies and programs to remove barriers to housing production, streamline the permitting process and introduce practical design standards for new development. For residents and individuals employed within the Burbank Media District, this means opportunities to foster a stronger jobs/housing balance within a safe, beautiful, and thriving community that embraces future mobility investments.
The updated MDSP will focus on developing and implementing policies that would increase housing production while keeping design standards consistent with the character of the historic Media District. The MDSP will guide future growth through updated and new development standards to address:
Density
Design standards
Height
Zoning
Goals:
Encourage high quality, more contextually compatible development in the Media District;
Identify sites for residential development with better access to public infrastructure and transportation; and
Develop practical design standards based on community feedback
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING FOR MEDIA DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
The City of Burbank City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Project No. 22-0003509, the Media District Specific Plan Update. Staff will present the Project and recommend the City Council take the following Project actions:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Media District Specific Plan Update (MDSP) that includes the Sustainable Infrastructure Alternative as the Preferred Project; adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program with a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and adopting Findings of Fact Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act;
2. Adopt a resolution to amend the Burbank2035 General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Map Consistent with the Media District Specific Plan Update;
3. Adopt a resolution adopting the MDSP Update; and
4. Introduce an ordinance to amend Title 10, Chapter 1 of the of the Burbank Municipal Code to implement the 2026 Update to the Media District Specific Plan.
The City of Burbank Planning Commission considered the Project on September 28, 2026, during the Planning Commission public hearing, and voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution recommending the Project actions.
How do I find out more or participate?
Call the Project Planners, Amanda Landry or David Kim, at 818-238-5250.
Email the Project Planners at: alandry@burbankca.gov or dkim@burbankca.gov.
Attend the City Council Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers in City Hall at 275 E. Olive Avenue in Burbank. The staff report and meeting agenda will be posted online prior to the meeting date, along with instructions on how to view and submit comments during the meeting at: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/city-clerks-office/meeting-agendas-and-minutes.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING FOR MEDIA DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
The City of Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Project No. 22-0003509, the Media District Specific Plan Update, and provide a recommendation to the City Council on the following Project actions:
Adoption of:
a. A resolution certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Statement of Overriding Consideration with Findings pursuant to CEQA for the Media District Specific Plan Update.
b. A resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to reflect the Media District Specific Plan Update by amending the name and description of the Media District Commercial Land Use Designation to Media District Specific Plan, and to modify the Land Use Map so that the newly renamed Media District Specific Plan Land Use Designation includes the entirety of the Media District Specific Plan as identified through the Media District Specific Plan Update.
c. A resolution adopting the Media District Specific Plan Update.
d. An Ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 1 of the Burbank Municipal Code to update and incorporate by reference the permitted uses and development standards for the Media District Specific Plan Area, to reconcile miscellaneous references to the Media District Specific Plan throughout Title 10, Chapter 1, and to amend the Zone Map to be consistent with the Media District Specific Plan Update.
How do I find out more or participate?
Call the Project Planners, Amanda Landry or David Kim, at 818-238-5250.
Email the Project Planners at: alandry@burbankca.gov or dkim@burbankca.gov.
Attend the Planning Commission Public Hearing on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers in City Hall at 275 E. Olive Avenue in Burbank. The staff report and meeting agenda will be posted online prior to the meeting date at: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/city-clerks-office/meeting-agendas-and-minutes.
NEW! RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Thank you to everyone that has continued to participate in the Burbank Media District Specific Plan Update. The City of Burbank has prepared a Recirculated Draft Program EIR for the project and it is now available for review.
The public review period starts on July 11, 2026. Due to the time limits mandated by CEQA, your response must be sent at the earliest possible time but not later than 45 days from the date of this notice, and no later than 5:00 P.M. on August 24, 2026. Please send your response to the address below.
City of Burbank, Community Development Department
Attn: Amanda Landry, Principal Planner
150 North Third Street, Burbank, California 91510
You may also email your response to alandry@burbankca.gov along with your contact information.
NEW! FINAL DRAFT SPECIFIC PLAN AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Thank you to everyone who attended the eighth community workshop for the Burbank Media District Specific Plan Update. Review the Final Draft Specific Plan now!
