This chapter establishes procedures to allow for properties to be rezoned, where deemed consistent with City land use policy and in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, and to allow for amendments to the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 17.30, initiation of amendments for changes of zone or modification of the provisions of this title shall be as follows:

A.

By the direction of the City Council; or

B.

By the direction of the Planning Commission; or

C.

By application by one or more property owners of property proposed for rezoning. Such application shall be filed as required by Chapter 17.30. Furthermore, the application shall explain the reason of public necessity, convenience, health, safety or general welfare requiring such amendment.

(Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).

(Ord. No. 327, § 6 (Exh. A, Pt. 29), 6-11-2012)

A.

Upon the acceptance of a completed application or upon the direction for zoning code amendment or zoning change as described in Section 17.50.020 above, the Planning staff shall review the application for conformance with the provisions of this title. Planning staff shall prepare a recommendation and forward the recommendation, application or resolution, and other relevant materials to the Planning Commission Secretary. The Secretary shall schedule the matter for public hearing before the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.34.

B.

The Planning Commission shall hear and take action upon the application or motion pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.34. The Commission may continue the hearing from time to time, and no additional notification shall be required.

C.

The Commission shall act to recommend approval, approval with modifications or denial of the application.

D.

Within forty-five days following the action of the Planning Commission, the Commission shall adopt a resolution recommending whether to approve, approve with modifications or deny the zone change or amendment.

E.

The Commission's resolution shall be filed with the City Clerk not more than five working days following the Commission's final action.

(Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).

(Ord. No. 327, § 6 (Exh. A, Pt. 30), 6-11-2012)

A.

Upon receipt of a Planning Commission resolution recommending denial of a zone change or amendment, the City Clerk shall place the Commission's resolution on an agenda of the City Council for consideration within forty-five days of the resolution adoption. The Commission's decision will be considered final and no further action by the Council will be required unless, within ten days after the item appears on the Council's agenda, an appeal is filed pursuant to Chapter 17.54, or unless the City Council sets the matter for Council hearing. All such hearings shall be noticed and conducted as provided for in Section 17.34.

B.

Upon receipt of the resolution of the Planning Commission recommending approval of a zone change or amendment, the City Clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the City Council as provided for in Section 17.34.

C.

The City Council shall hear and take action upon the application or resolution pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.34. The City Council may adjourn or continue the hearing, as provided for in Section 17.34.080.

D.

The Council shall act to approve or deny the application or resolution for a zone change or amendment.

E.

Within forty-five days following its decision, the City Council shall adopt an ordinance setting forth its action. The Council's action shall be considered final.

(Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).

(Ord. No. 327, § 6 (Exh. A, Pts. 20, 31), 6-11-2012)

All zone change and zoning ordinance amendment decisions shall be consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.

(Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).