The purpose of this chapter is to establish uniform procedures for the adoption and implementation of specific plans for the coordination of future development within the city, pursuant to state law (Government Code § 65450 et seq.)

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

A specific plan application shall include a text and diagram which provide all of the information required by state law (Government Code §§ 65451 and 65452), in addition to all data and related exhibits required by the department.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

A specific plan shall be prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as the general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the council. A specific plan may be repealed in the same manner as it is required to be amended.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

Upon receipt in proper form of a specific plan application, or upon initiation by the director, commission, or council, and following review by the department, public hearings shall be set before the commission and council. Notice of the hearings shall be given in a manner consistent with chapter 9.56 (Hearings and Appeals).

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

No permit application shall be accepted by the department for property encompassed by a specific plan study/review until the plan is adopted by the council.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

The commission shall make a written recommendation to the council on the proposed specific plan whether to approve, approve in modified form, or deny, based upon the findings contained in section 9.49.040.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

Upon receipt of the commission's recommendation, the council may approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed specific plan based upon the findings contained in section 9.49.040.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

A specific plan may be approved only if all of the following findings are made:

(a)

That the proposed plan is consistent with the general plan.

(b)

That the proposed plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city.

(c)

That the subject property is physically suitable for the requested zoning designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s).

(d)

That the proposed plan will ensure development of a desirable character and is harmonious with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood.

(e)

That the proposed plan will contribute to a balance of land uses so that local residents may work and shop in the community in which they live.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

No public works project, tentative map or parcel map, or other land use entitlement may be approved, adopted, or amended within an area covered by a specific plan unless found to be consistent with the adopted specific plan.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

All applications shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this code, including the procedures located in the following chapters:

(a)

Chapter 9.55 Applications and Fees.

(b)

Chapter 9.56 Hearings and Appeals.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)