Whenever the zoning maps, whether added thereto before or after the effective date of this section, show any lot or area within any particular zone, such zone shall extend to the center of every adjoining road, street, alley, parkway, or highway. While such road, street, alley, parkway or highway remains a public highway, street, alley, parkway or road used in a manner similar to a public highway, it may be used for any compatible use.

The parking of any commercial vehicle as defined in the Vehicle Code weighing more than 6,000 pounds unladen in any residential zone for more than 2 hours at any one time is not a compatible highway use except for:

A.

Necessary loading and unloading;

B.

Vehicles engaged in performing a service activity on the adjacent lot or parcel of land;

C.

Vehicles used in conjunction with a lawful commercial use on the adjacent lot or parcel of land;

D.

Vehicles used during the construction of buildings or structures on the adjacent lot or parcel of land;

E.

Vehicles engaged in construction or maintenance within the street, alley, parkway or highway.

(Prior zoning ord. § 302)

If any provision of this title requires the filing of any bond as a prerequisite to any particular use of any property, the person making or proposing to make such use may in lieu of such bond deposit with the city clerk and assign to the city savings and loan certificates or shares equal in amount to the required amount of the bond. Such deposit and assignment shall comply with all of the provisions and conditions of said Article III E of said Ordinance No. 4099.

(Prior zoning ord. § 305)

(Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

If any provision of this title requires the filing of any bond as a prerequisite to any particular use of any property, and either requires that such bond include as obligee a person other than, and in addition to the city or that a policy of insurance be filed and no policy of insurance is filed, or that such bond include as obligee a person other than, and in addition to the city with no alternative, a person who deposits and assigns savings and loan certificates or shares in lieu of such bond also shall file a written agreement with the city council that the city may satisfy, either in whole or in part, from such certificates or shares, any final judgment, the payment of which would have been guaranteed by such bond or policy of insurance.

(Prior zoning ord. § 305.1)

(Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

Zone changes and amendments may be initiated to change zones, to alter the boundaries of districts, to impose regulations not previously imposed, and to remove or modify any regulation already imposed, whenever the city council finds that the public convenience, the general welfare, or good zoning practice justifies such action. All such zone changes and amendments shall be made pursuant to the provisions of this and Title 7 of the Government Code.

(Prior zoning ord. § 306)

Hearings of zone changes or amendments may be initiated:

A.

If the city council instructs the commission to set the matter for a hearing, report and recommendation;

B.

Upon the initiative of the commission; or

C.

In the case of a zone change, upon the filing of a petition as provided in Sections 17.24.060—17.24.090.

(Prior zoning ord. § 307)

Any person owning or having such other interest in property as specified in subsection B of Section 17.24.070 may file a petition for a change of zone with the director, except that a person may not file, and the director shall not accept a petition which is the same as, or substantially the same as, a petition upon which final action has been taken either by the commission or by the city council within one year prior thereto.

(Prior zoning ord. § 308)

A petition for a change of zone shall contain the following information and such other information as is requested by the director.

The director may reject any petition that does not supply the information requested herein:

A.

Name and address of the applicant;

B.

Evidence that the applicant:

1.

Is an owner of all or a portion of the property involved, or

2.

Has written permission of an owner of all or a portion of the property involved to make such application, or

3.

Is or will be the plaintiff in an action in eminent domain to acquire the premises involved, or any portion thereof, or

4.

In the case of a public agency, is negotiating to acquire a portion of the premises involved;

C.

Location of subject property (address or vicinity);

D.

Legal description of the property, including a statement of total area involved;

E.

Zone or zones requested;

F.

With each petition the applicant shall also file:

1.

Maps in the number prescribed and drawn to a scale specified by the director, showing the location of all property included in the request for action, the location of all highways, streets, alleys and the location and dimensions of all lots or parcels of land within a distance of 700 feet from the exterior boundaries of the property described in the petition,

2.

One copy of the said map shall indicate the uses established on every lot or parcel of land shown within the said 700 foot radius,

3.

A list, certified to be correct by an affidavit or by a statement under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 2015.5. of the Code of Civil Procedure, of the names and addresses of all persons who are shown on the latest available assessment roll of the county of Los Angeles as owners of the subject property and as owning property within a distance of 500 feet from the exterior boundaries of the property described in the petition. One copy of the map shall indicate the ownership of said lots or parcels of land;

G.

Indicate the conditions which warrant the change of zone;

H.

If the change of zone as requested will permit any uses prohibited by the existing zoning, will such change of zone result in a need for a greater water supply for adequate fire protection and what are the existing proposed sources of such an adequate water supply;

I.

Such other information as the director may require.

  The accuracy of all information, maps and lists submitted shall be the responsibility of the applicants.

(Prior zoning ord. § 308.3)

Any petition for a change of zone that will result in the closure or conversion of an existing mobilehome park to another use shall comply with the requirements of Section 65863.7 of the Government Code of state of California and Chapter 11.12 of this code.

(Ord. 879 § 1 (part), 2007)

In addition to the information required in the petition by Section 17.24.070, the applicant shall substantiate to the satisfaction of the commission the following facts:

A.

That modified conditions warrant a revision in the zoning plan as it pertains to the area or district under consideration; and

B.

That a need for the proposed zone classification exists within such area or district; and

C.

That the particular property under consideration is a proper location for said zone classification within such area or district; and

D.

That placement of the proposed zone at such location will be in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice.

(Prior zoning ord. § 308.5)

Each petition for a change of zone shall be accompanied by the filing fee required by resolution of the city council.

(Prior zoning ord. § 308.7)

Where a petition is filed requesting a change of zone the director or the commission may elect to include additional property within the boundaries of the area to be studied when, in his/its opinion, good zoning practice justifies action.

(Prior zoning ord. § 308.8)

In all cases where a zone change or amendment is initiated, the commission shall hold a public hearing and shall give notice of such public hearing pursuant to the procedure provided by Section 17.36.020A.

(Prior zoning ord. § 309)

In making its recommendation relative to a proposed change of zone the commission shall consider the following principles and standards:

A.

That modified conditions warrant a revision in the zoning plan as it pertains to the area or district under consideration; and

B.

That a need for the proposed zone classification exists within such area or district; and

C.

That the particular property under consideration is a proper location for said zone classification within such area or district; and

D.

That placement of the proposed zone at such location will be in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice.

The commission shall recommend approval or denial where the information submitted by the applicant and/or presented at public hearings substantiates or fails to substantiate such findings to the satisfaction of the commission.

(Prior zoning ord. § 309.1)

In addition to the principles and standards enumerated in Section 17.24.120, the commission, in determining its recommendation for a change of zone, shall consider whether or not the change of zone under consideration if adopted will result in a need for a greater water supply for adequate fire protection and, if so, what are the existing and proposed sources of such an adequate water supply. The commission may request that the forester and fire warden or county engineer, or both, supply it with all facts, opinions, suggestions and advice which may be material to reaching a decision on any or all matters mentioned in this section.

(Prior zoning ord. § 309.3)

In making its recommendation relative to a proposed amendment other than a zone change, the commission may recommend approval where the information presented at public hearing shows that such amendment is necessary to implement the general plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.

(Prior zoning ord. § 309.5)

A recommendation by the commission relative to a zone change or amendment shall be by resolution carried by the affirmative vote of not less than 3 of its members. Such recommendation is final and conclusive and may not be reconsidered by the commission except upon a referral by the city council.

(Prior zoning ord. § 309.7)

The commission shall serve a notice of its action in the manner prescribed by Section 17.36.020C.

(Prior zoning ord. § 309.9)

After receipt of the commission's recommendation, the city council shall hold a public hearing and shall give notice of such public hearing pursuant to the procedure set forth in Section 17.36.020A, provided, however, that if the planning commission has recommended against the approval of an amendment other than a zone change, the city council shall not be required to take further action. In the case of a change of zone where the commission has recommended denial, the action of the commission shall become final unless an interested party appeals the commission's decision in accordance with Section 17.36.030 to the city council.

(Prior zoning ord. § 310)

Before changing or modifying a commission recommendation involving a zone change or amendment, the city council shall refer the proposed modification to the commission for report and recommendation. Failure of the commission to report within 40 days after such referral or such longer period of time designated by the city council, shall be deemed to be approved by the commission of the proposed modification.

(Prior zoning ord. § 310.3)

The city council shall serve a notice of its action in the manner prescribed by Section 17.36.020C.

(Prior zoning ord. § 310.5)

A.

Title. The zoning map shall be known as the "Zoning Map of the City of Lancaster" hereinafter referred to as the "zoning map."

B.

Purpose. It shall be the purpose of the zoning map of the city to graphically represent the geographical location and appropriate designation of the zones listed in Section 17.04.100.

C.

Zone Designations. Zone designations used to identify specific zones on the zoning map shall be in the form of symbols as listed in Section 17.04.100 (i.e., the rural residential zones are represented by the symbols SRR, RR-1 and RR-2.5).

D.

Zone Boundaries. Unless otherwise specified zone boundaries shall utilize section lines, lot or property lines, right-of-way lines, centerlines of streets, city limit lines, or extensions of such lines. Centerlines of streets shall be the preferred boundary when properties on opposing sides of a street are not within the same zone.

E.

Lots Located Within More Than One Zone. Where a lot is located in more than one zone, the director shall determine which zone shall apply to the entire lot.

F.

Establishment of the Zoning Map. The zone designations and boundaries are established as shown on the map(s) entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Lancaster," dated with the effective date of the establishing ordinance and signed by the mayor and the city clerk.

G.

Zoning Map Changes. Changes to the zoning map shall be consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, classifications, standards and programs of the adopted city general plan and the general plan map. Such changes shall be accomplished by ordinance as specified by Sections 17.24.040—17.24.190.

Once a change has been approved by the city council, the director shall cause the zoning map to be modified in accordance with the amending ordinance. The number of the case file and the date of adoption shall be endorsed on the margin of the zoning map.

(Ord. 839 § 1 (Exh. A § 7), 2005; Ord. 651 § 8, 1993; prior zoning ord. §§ 320.000—320.060)