A.

In any petition for the annexation of property to the city, the petitioner shall request prezoning consistent with the land use element of the general plan, or shall file a general plan amendment application along with the annexation petition.

B.

The planning commission shall conduct a public hearing to consider the petition for annexation and for pre-zoning the property as requested by the petitioner. Upon completion of the hearing, the planning commission shall make its recommendation to the city council by resolution. The recommendation of the planning commission shall be considered by the city council.

C.

Said notice of pre-zoning shall be consolidated with a notice required for annexation of property to the city, and shall comply with the law for the requirements of both notices of annexation and for zoning.

D.

Upon the hearing of the proposal to annex and zone, in addition to the ordinance for annexation, the city council shall zone the property in the manner required by law, pursuant to its notice and upon the completion of said annexation, the zoning of the property shall automatically take effect.

Conversion of agricultural lands annexed into the City of Sutter Creek from outside the planning area or sphere of influence shall be mitigated at a rate of 1:1 of equivalent value and quality of agricultural land, preferably within proximity to the City of Sutter Creek.

(Ord. 373, §29, 2023)