Mill Valley City Zoning Code

All parcels of land, any parts of which are closer than 500 feet to any part of the property proposed to be rezoned.

Names and last known addresses of the recorded legal owners of all properties shown on the map.

Existing streets, streets proposed by an officially adopted plan of the City of Mill Valley and all surface drainage channels.

Existing zoning of all land within 500 feet of the property proposed to be rezoned.

Notice of Public Hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Mill Valley at least 10 days prior to said public hearing, and by mailing, postage prepaid, a notice of the time and place of the hearing to all persons whose names appear on the latest adopted tax roll of Marin County as owning property within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of the hearing. If the proposed zoning amendment affects the permitted use of real property, notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Mill Valley and mailed to the owners of properties within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of the hearing at least 20 days prior to the hearing.

Action by the Planning Commission at Conclusion of Hearing. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission finds the amendment to be in conformance with the General Plan and consistent with the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare, it may recommend amendment of this Ordinance. The recommendation shall be by resolution, by a majority vote of the total members present, including any member disqualified to vote for reason of conflict of interest. Denial of an application shall terminate the proceedings unless the decision is appealed to the City Council as provided below or the amendment was initiated by the City Council.

Modification by Planning Commission. After a public hearing, the Planning Commission may modify any proposed amendment if it deems such modification necessary or desirable in light of the required findings set forth in subsection B of this section. If the Planning Commission makes a modification it must provide its reasoning, along with a statement as to the initial proposal, to the City Council.

Notice of Public Hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Mill Valley, at least 10 days prior to said public hearing, and by mailing postage prepaid, a notice of the time and place of the hearing to all persons whose names appear on the last adopted tax roll of Marin County as owning property within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of the hearing.

Action by the City Council at Conclusion of Hearing. If, at the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council finds the amendment to be in conformance with the findings specified in Section 20.69.080, the City Council may adopt the amendment.

That the proposed amendment is in general conformity with the General Plan and any applicable plans; and

That the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare require or clearly permit the adoption of the proposed amendment.