(a)

A zoning ordinance amendment to this title or zoned district classification change on the zoning ordinance map may, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter, be made whenever the public necessity, general welfare, consistency with the General Plan, or good planning practice justifies such action.

(b)

A proceeding for a rezoning or amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance may be initiated:

(1)

By the council through the adoption of a motion, describing the proposed zoning ordinance amendment or zoned district classification change and directing the commission, to hold a public hearing thereon;

(2)

By the commission on its own through the adoption of a motion by at least three of the authorized number of the commission; or

(3)

By the filing with the commission of a zoning district classification change application.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.010, 7-20-2015)

An application for a zoning ordinance amendment or zoned district change (rezoning) shall be made to the commission in writing on forms for such action; furthermore:

(1)

a.

All applications must be determined to be complete by the planning department prior to being set for public hearing.

b.

In all cases, statutory time-frames imposed by the Government Code and California Environmental Quality Act apply.

(2)

The commission shall cause to be made such investigation of facts bearing on the application that will provide the necessary information to ensure that the action requested on each application is consistent with the intent and purposes of this title.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.020, 7-20-2015)

(a)

The commission shall make a finding and determine if the proposed zoning ordinance or zoned district classification change is in conformance with the land use designation, policies, and standards of the General Plan.

(b)

No zoning ordinance amendments or zoned district change shall be heard by the commission, nor any application filed unless such change is consistent with the adopted land use element of the General Plan. If an application for a zoning ordinance amendment or zoned district change is not consistent with the General Plan as determined by the director of community development, the applicant shall first file an application for a General Plan amendment, subject to the provisions of chapter 19.34 in order that such consistency would be achieved if the zoning ordinance amendment or zoned district change were to be approved by commission action.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.030, 7-20-2015)

For publication and mailing of notices, see chapter 19.40.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.040, 7-20-2015)

For commission hearings, see section 19.42.010.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.050, 7-20-2015)

Any recommendation by the commission for a zoning ordinance amendment or zoned district reclassification shall require the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of the total voting members of the commission.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.060, 7-20-2015)

For commission decisions, see section 19.42.020.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.070, 7-20-2015)

(a)

If the commission recommends the approval or denial of the proposed change or amendment, or any portion thereof, it shall transmit the application, together with its report and recommendations to the council for its action.

(b)

Upon receipt of the application, together with the commission's report and recommendations relative thereto, the council may:

(1)

Confirm the recommendations of the commission for change or amendment;

(2)

Conduct a public hearing and accept or reject the proposed change or amendment; or

(3)

If the council does not agree with, or modifies part of the commission's recommendation, it shall refer the matter back to the commission for a report on the parts in question. Failure of the planning commission to report within 40 days after the reference, or such longer period as the council may designate, shall be deemed to be approval of the proposed modification.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.080, 7-20-2015)

For refiling time limit, see section 19.42.030.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.090, 7-20-2015)

For appeals, see chapter 19.44.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.32.100, 7-20-2015)