A.

Purpose. A specific plan is a detailed plan covering a selected area of the city for the purpose of implementation of the general plan.

B.

Applicable State Law. It is intended that the provisions of this section shall be fully consistent and in full compliance with Section 65450 et seq., of the State Government Code and that such provisions shall be so construed.

C.

Who May Apply. A specific plan or specific plan amendment application may be initiated by:

1.

The city council;

2.

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

3.

The planning commission by a majority vote; or

4.

The director.

D.

Review Procedures. Specific plans shall be prepared, adopted and amended in the same manner as the general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted either by resolution or ordinance.

E.

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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Land Use Compatibility. The specific plan is compatible with zoning on adjacent properties.

4.

Property Suitability. The specific plan is suitable and appropriate for the subject property.

F.

Substantial Conformance. The director shall determine substantial conformance in approved specific plans.

G.

Waiver of Amendments. The director has the authority to waive the need for a specific plan amendment under the following circumstances:

1.

When changes to the land use allocation are less than five percent (5%);

2.

When the off-site circulation pattern and turning movements will not be altered by the proposed change;

3.

When the change is considered minor in nature and does not conflict with the purpose and intent of the specific plan; or

4.

When no new land use is proposed.

H.

Density Transfers. Density transfers may occur in specific plans when common area amenities and open space are provided beyond that required by code.

(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 538 § 10, 2016; Ord. 367 § 1, 2002; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)