National City’s skyline might be about to grow.

At their July 21 meeting, the National City Planning Commission began the process of reforming the city’s zoning code to allow four story buildings in some mixed-use areas.

Under current zoning rules in National City, three story buildings under 50 feet tall can be built in medium-density mixed-use areas — and while the reform doesn’t nix the 50-foot cap, it permits four story buildings.

The planning commission unanimously passed the motion.

According to the documenter’s report, developers of a 120-unit housing project planned at the Manolo Farmers Market in National City voiced their support for the zoning change. • Highland Avenue

One of the owners of Manolo’s Market in National City, Chris Dallo, said the development planned on his

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