A.

The zones established in this title and the boundaries of these zones are shown on the "land use zoning map" maintained by the director of development services and located in the office of the director of development services.

B.

The "land use zoning map" referred to herein is incorporated by reference in this title as if the matters and information were fully described herein.

C.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zones shown on the "land use zoning map," the following rules apply:

1.

Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines are the boundaries.

2.

In unsubdivided property and where a zone boundary divides a lot, the locations of such boundaries, unless indicated by dimensions, are determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

3.

Where any uncertainty exists, the planning commission determines the location of boundaries.

4.

Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the property to which it reverts apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: 1965 code Title XII, Ch. 2, § 4)

The boundaries of the zones as shown upon the "land use zoning map" are adopted and the specific regulations as hereinafter set forth for each zone and the general regulations applicable therein are established and declared to be in effect upon all lands included within the boundaries of each and every zone as shown upon the "land use zoning map."

No land shall be used, and no building or structure erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, moved, or used in any zone as shown upon the "land use zoning map," except in accordance with the regulations established by this title.

(1965 code Title XII, Ch. 2 § 5)

Wherever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice require, the city council may, by ordinance or resolution according to the state law, after report thereon by the planning commission, amend the boundaries of the zones established by this title through the following procedure:

A.

Initiation of Proceedings. Such change may be initiated by the city council, city planning commission, or owner or bona fide agent of the owner of the property within the area proposed to be changed. Applications shall be filed with the planning division upon forms provided by the planning division for this purpose.

B.

Filing Petition. An application filing fee in the amount prescribed by resolution of the city council shall be paid to the city upon the filing of each petition for zone change to defray the administrative costs and actual expenses of processing the petition. Any and all petitions, in accordance with the provisions of this section, must be filed with the planning division not fewer than thirty days prior to the date set for the hearings of said petition.

C.

Hearings on Petition. The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing upon the matters referred to in such petition and thereupon within forty days of the hearing shall make a determination and report thereof to the city council. The city council shall set the matter for public hearing within not more than forty days following receipt of the report from the planning commission.

D.

Publication and Public Notice. Notification of the public hearing on the adoption of the proposed zoning ordinance or amendment to the zoning ordinance shall be given pursuant to Sections 65090 to 65096, inclusive, of the State Government Code.

(Ord. 1234 (part), 1995: Ord. 1169 § 1 (part), 1992: Ord. 705 § 1, 1976; Ord. 625 § 1, 1972; 1965 code Title XII, Ch. 2, § 6)

The redevelopment agency and the Rialto housing authority shall, in addition to other persons specifically authorized in Titles 17 and 18 of this code, be authorized to apply for changes to the general plan and official zoning map, and to apply for specific plan, precise plan of design, variances, subdivision maps, parcel maps, administrative adjustments, environmental assessment reviews, and any other development standards and approvals under Titles 17 and 18 of this code, with respect to any real property located within the territorial boundaries of the redevelopment agency of the city of Rialto ("Redevelopment Agency") or within the territorial boundaries of the Rialto housing authority as applicable, regardless of whether or not the redevelopment agency is the owner of the affected real property. In the event that the redevelopment agency does not own the real property so affected, such change or approval shall not become effective, and the approved subdivision map or parcel map shall not be filed for recording, until and unless the redevelopment agency or another person or entity designated by the redevelopment agency acquires title to such real property.

(Ord. 1412 § 1, 2007)