The purpose of this chapter is to provide procedures for amending the text of this title or the boundaries of the Zoning Map for the City of Anaheim. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   This title may be amended by changing the boundaries of zones or districts, or by changing any other provision thereof, to implement the General Plan and to enhance and preserve the general welfare by following the procedures set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

   An amendment may be initiated as prescribed in this section.

   .010   Reclassification. A reclassification of property from one zone or district to another zone or district through a change to the boundaries of the Zoning Map is subject to the following provisions:

      .0101   Petition. A reclassification may be initiated by the verified petition of one (1) or more owners of each property affected by the proposed amendment, which petition shall be filed with the Planning Commission and shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed in Chapter 18.80 (Fees), no part of which shall be returnable to the petitioner.

      .0102   City Council. A reclassification may be initiated by motion of the City Council.

      .0103   Planning Commission. A reclassification may be initiated by motion of the Planning Commission.

      .0104   Staff. A reclassification may be initiated by the Planning Director.

   .020   Text amendment. A change to the text of this title is subject to the following provisions:

      .0201   Petition. An amendment may be initiated by the public, upon payment of a fee as set forth in Chapter 18.80 (Fees).

      .0202   City Council. An amendment may be initiated by motion of the City Council.

      .0203   Planning Commission. An amendment may be initiated by motion of the Planning Commission.

      .0204   Staff. An amendment may be initiated by the Planning Director. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 53; October 25, 2005.)

   .010   Recommendation for Approval. Upon receipt of the formal recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission regarding a proposed change in the text of this title or the Zoning Map, the City Council shall introduce and adopt or reject an ordinance that makes the proposed changes for said amendment.

   .020   Recommendation for Denial. Upon receipt of the formal recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission regarding a proposed change in the text of this title or the Zoning Map, the City Council shall take no further action unless an appeal is initiated in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 18.60.130 (Appeals - General) of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures).

   .030   Public Hearing. If an appeal is initiated under the provisions set forth in Section 18.60.130 (Appeals - General) of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures), after a decision by the Planning Commission making a favorable recommendation for approval or denial regarding a proposed change in the text of this title or the zoning map, the City Clerk shall set the matter for public hearing and shall give notice thereof as required by state law.

(Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 55; October 25, 2005.)

   .010   Resolution of Intent. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, the approval of any resolution of intent to reclassify or rezone property ("resolution of intent") by the City Council or by the Planning Commission shall not: (i) confer or vest any rights to reclassification or rezoning of the property, prior to the adoption of an ordinance by the City Council reclassifying or rezoning the property ("rezoning ordinance"); or (ii) compel, commit, mandate or otherwise require the City Council to adopt any such rezoning ordinance.

   .020   Rezoning as Legislative Decision. Consideration of any rezoning ordinance by the City Council shall be deemed a legislative decision, and adoption of any such rezoning ordinance shall be at the sole discretion of the City Council, notwithstanding the approval of any previous resolutions of intent or other actions of either the City Council or the Planning Commission relating to such matter.

   .030   Effect of Council Action on Resolution of Intent. In the event the City Council fails to adopt any rezoning ordinance (for which a resolution of intent was previously approved, pursuant to an action by either the City Council or the Planning Commission, which action subsequently became final), upon a vote thereon by the City Council, or the City Council fails to introduce any rezoning ordinance at a City Council meeting where such rezoning ordinance appears on the Council agenda for introduction, any previously approved final resolution of intent relating thereto shall be deemed null and void.

   .040   Appeal or Rehearing. The action of the City Council in failing to adopt such rezoning ordinance shall have the same effect as a timely appeal of the approval of a reclassification by the Planning Commission, or the timely granting of a rehearing of the approval of a reclassification by the City Council. The City Clerk shall thereafter schedule a public hearing before the City Council, upon such matter in the same time and manner as specified in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures).

   .050   Hold Harmless. Except as expressly set forth in this section, neither the City nor its officers or employees shall have any obligation or liability for the failure of the City Council to adopt any rezoning ordinance. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)