A.

Purpose. A zone map change is a legislative action by the city council to change the zone designation of a property or properties on the official zoning map. A prezoning is the zoning of property outside the city's boundaries in anticipation of annexation into the city. For purposes of this code, prezonings are included within the term "zone change."

B.

Applicable State Law. It is intended that the provisions of this section shall be fully consistent and in full compliance with Section 65853 et seq., of the State Government Code and that such provisions shall be so construed.

C.

Who May Apply.

1.

The owner of the property or by the owners agent (with written notarized authorization from the owner);

2.

The city council by a majority vote;

3.

The planning commission by a majority vote; or

4.

The director.

D.

Review Procedures.

1.

Zone changes shall be approved, approved with modifications or denied by ordinance of the city council after receipt of testimony at a public hearing held pursuant to Section 9.200.100.

2.

Prior to city council review, the planning commission shall hold a public hearing, review the application, and forward a recommendation to the council.

3.

If the council contemplates a modification to the application not previously considered by the planning commission, the proposed modification may be referred to the planning commission for report back to council. A public hearing shall not be required for such planning commission review.

E.

Required Findings. The following findings shall be made by the city council prior to approval of any zone map change:

1.

Consistency with General Plan. The zone map change is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan.

2.

Public Welfare. Approval of the zone map change will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.

3.

Land Use Compatibility. The new zoning is compatible with the zoning on adjacent properties.

4.

Property Suitability. The new zoning is suitable and appropriate for the subject property.

5.

Change in Circumstances. Approval of the zone map change is warranted because the situation and the general conditions of the property have substantially changed since the existing zoning was imposed.

(Ord. 584 § 2, 2020; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 538 § 8, 2016; Ord. 367 § 1, 2002; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)

A.

Purpose. A zoning code amendment is a development review action by the city council to change the text and/or graphics within this zoning code.

B.

Applicable State Law. It is intended that the provisions of this section shall be fully consistent and in full compliance with Section 65853 et seq., of the State Government Code and that such provisions shall be so construed.

C.

Who May Apply. A code amendment may be initiated by:

1.

The city council;

2.

The planning commission by a majority vote;

3.

The director; or

4.

An interested party.

D.

Review Procedures. Text amendments shall be reviewed under the same procedures as zone map changes as set forth in Section 9.220.010.

E.

Required Findings. The following findings shall be made by the city council prior to approval of any text amendment:

1.

Consistency with General Plan. The code amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan.

2.

Public Welfare. Approval of the code amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 538 § 8, 2016; Ord. 367 § 1, 2002; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)