Part Vi Procedures And Permits | 16.611 Zoning Text And Map Amendments
16.611 ZONING TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS 16.611.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY This Chapter provides procedures for changes that may be made to the text of the Zoning Code and to the Zoning Map; consistent with the General Plan. The procedures in this Chapter shall apply to all proposals to change the text of the Zoning Code or to revise a Zoning District classification or Zoning District boundary line shown on the Zoning Map.
16.611.02 PROCEDURES A. Initiation. An amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance or to the Zoning Map may be initiated by: 1. City Council. A resolution of intention directing the Planning Commission to initiate an amendment; 2. Planning Commission. A resolution of intention initiated by the Planning Commission; 3. Text Amendment. An amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance may be initiated by any qualified applicant identified in Section 16.602.02, Application Forms and Fees; or 4. Map Amendment. An amendment to the Zoning Map may be initiated by a verified petition of one or more owners of property or city residents seeking reclassification. B. Application Requirements. 1. Application. A qualified applicant shall submit an application for a zoning amendment on a form prescribed by the Director accompanied by the required fee. The Director may require an applicant to submit such additional information and supporting data as considered necessary to process the application. 2. Coordination with Other Applications. The Planning Division may allow any necessary applications for amendments to zoning regulations or for approval under the requirements of the Zoning Code to be processed simultaneously with the proposed zoning amendment. C. Review Procedures and Public Notice.
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1. Staff Report. The Director shall prepare a report and recommendation to the Planning Commission on any application for a zoning amendment. The report shall include, but is not limited to, a discussion of how the proposed amendment meets the criteria in Chapter 16.611 Zoning Text and Map Amendments, for approving a zoning amendment and an environmental document prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Public Hearing Required. All zoning amendments shall be referred to the Planning Commission, which shall hold at least one public hearing on any proposed amendment. 3. Public Notice. At least 21 days before the date of the public hearing, the Planning Division shall provide notice consistent with Chapter 16.602, Common Procedures. D. Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation. 1. Planning Commission Hearing. The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing in conformance with Chapter 16.602, Common Procedures. 2. Recommendation to Council. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation on the proposed zoning amendment to the City Council. Such recommendation shall include the reasons for the recommendation, and the findings related to the criteria for zoning amendments in Chapter 16.611 Zoning Text and Map Amendments and shall be transmitted to the City Council. If the matter under consideration is a proposal to reclassify a property from one zone to another and the Planning Commission has recommended against the adoption of such amendment, the City Council is not required to take any further action unless an interested party files a written request for a hearing with the City Clerk within 14 days after the Planning Commission action. E. City Council Hearing and Action. After receiving the report from the Planning Commission, the City Council shall hold a duly noticed public hearing.
Draft: 01/06/2021
