Poway seeks to preserve 311 acres of sensitive habitats in Open Space zones

Poway seeks to preserve 311 acres of sensitive habitats in Open Space zones

The city is looking to designate about 311 acres of biologically sensitive land as open space as a way to preserve plant and animal habitats and prevent development, officials said. On Jan 20. the Poway City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval to the rezoning and scheduled a second hearing for its possible adoption on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The action amends the city’s General Plan and zoning map to redesignate and rezone 32 properties to Open…