Sutter Creek City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
54 - ZONE CHANGES
18.54.010 - Zone changes—Designated.
The following regulations apply to the granting of zone changes.
18.54.020 - Amendments and changes of zone boundaries.
A.
Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice justify such action, the planning commission may recommend to the city council upon its own motion or upon the verified application of any interested person, proceedings to amend, supplement or change the zones, regulations, or districts established by this title.
B.
Amendments changing property from one zone to another, or changing the boundary of any zone, or any text amendments made to this title, may be made in the same manner as the ordinance codified in this title was adopted.
(Ord. 373, §28(a), 2023)
18.54.030 - Filing applications.
The planning department shall review the application and prepare a staff report for action by the appropriate legislative body.
(Ord. 373, §28(b), 2023)
18.54.040 - Investigation.
The planning department shall cause to be made such investigation of facts bearing upon such application as will serve to provide all necessary information to assure that the action on each such application is consistent with the intent and purpose of this title and with the land use element of the general plan.
(Ord. 373, §28(c), 2023)
18.54.050 - Hearing and notice.
The application shall be set for hearing and properly noticed as specified in Chapter 18.06.
18.54.060 - Final actions.
A.
Within ten calendar days after final action by the planning commission on an application for amendments or changes of zone boundaries its recommendations together with the administrative record shall be delivered to the city council.
B.
The city council after receipt of the report and recommendation from the planning commission shall hold a final hearing thereon. The manner of setting the hearing, giving of notice and conducting the hearing shall be the same as hereinbefore prescribed for hearings by the planning commission. The recommendation of the planning commission shall be considered by the city council.
C.
No permit or license shall be issued for any use involved in an application for a change of zone until same shall have become final by the adoption of an ordinance.