A. 
Intent. In recognition of that fact that physical, economic, and other conditions in the city may change over time, provisions are hereby made to allow for amendments to the zoning map and zoning ordinance text in compliance with the procedures identified in this section. All zoning map and zoning ordinance text amendments shall be adopted in the same manner in which other city ordinances are adopted.
B. 
Initiation. Subsection 4.18.010 E. (Who may initiate an application) identifies the requirements for the initiation of a zoning map or zoning ordinance text amendment.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
No amendments to PS zoning district without a vote of the people. No amendment of the PS (Public and Semi—Public) zoning district and/or zoning ordinance text amendment shall allow any land use other than those allowed in the PS zoning district at the enactment of Ordinance No. 790 on July 31, 1987, unless and until the amendment shall have been approved by a majority of those voters of the city voting at any regular or special municipal election.
B. 
Compliance with section 4017 required. The council shall approve any amendments approved by the voters in compliance with the provisions of state law (Election Code section 4017).
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
Director's report and recommendation. The director shall investigate the application and proposal, including the analysis of precedent cases as appropriate, and shall prepare a report outlining the facts together with a recommendation relating to the application.
B. 
Report provided to council and applicant. The report shall be provided to the council and the applicant before any scheduled public hearing on the application.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
Compliance with section 26 required. A public hearing before the council shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with section 26 (Public Hearings).
B. 
Council review of evidence. At the public hearing, the council shall review the application and proposal and shall receive evidence as to how or why the proposed zoning map or zoning ordinance text amendment is consistent with the objectives of the general plan, this zoning ordinance, and the development policies of the city.
C. 
Introduction of ordinance. If the council acts to approve the application or approve in modified form, the council shall introduce an ordinance to amend the zoning map or zoning ordinance text, whichever is appropriate.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
Alternative zoning district classifications. In the course of a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment application, the council may determine that an alternative zoning district classification is desirable. The council may approve an alternative zoning district classification in compliance with table 5-3, below.
TABLE 5-3
ALTERNATIVE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
Proposed Zoning District Described in Public Hearing Notice
Alternative Zoning District Classifications That May Be Considered
RS-15000
None
RS-6000
RS-15000
RM-20/A
Any other residential zoning district
OP
None
CN
None
CG
OP
CH
OP, CG
BP
None
ML
BP
MHP, PRD, PC, PS, (CC)
None
B. 
Hearing notice shall include the alternative zoning district classifications. To accommodate the consideration of these alternative zoning district classifications by the council, the public hearing notice shall include a description of the alternative zoning district classifications that the council could consider.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
The council shall be required to make the following findings of fact before approving a zoning map or zoning ordinance text amendment:
A. 
The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan; and
B. 
The proposed zoning map amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A change in zoning district boundaries shall be indicated by listing on the zoning map the number of the ordinance amending the map.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
Amendments to the general plan text or maps may be initiated in the same manner as a zoning map or zoning ordinance text amendment, in compliance with subsection 4.18.010 E. (Who may initiate an application).
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
Compliance with measure D required. No amendment of the general plan may be undertaken by any body or individual in any manner inconsistent with the terms identified in subsection 5.28.020 (Measure D restrictions on applications and approvals), above regarding the PS (Public and Semi-public) zoning district.
B. 
Revocation of prior amendments regarding PS zoning district. Any prior amendment of the general plan undertaken after July 1, 1986, regarding the PS zoning district is hereby revoked.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
Director's report and recommendation. The director shall investigate the application and proposal, including the analysis of precedent cases as appropriate, and shall prepare a report outlining the facts together with a recommendation relating to the application.
B. 
Report provided to council and applicant. The report shall be provided to the council and the applicant before any scheduled public hearing on the application.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
A. 
Compliance with section 26 required. A public hearing before the council shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with section 26 (Public Hearings).
B. 
Council review of evidence. At the public hearing, the council shall review the application and proposal and shall receive evidence as to how or why the proposed general plan amendment is consistent with the overall objectives of the general plan and the development policies of the city.
C. 
Formal resolution required. The council's action to adopt or amend the general plan shall be by formal resolution.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)
Before approving or recommending approval of a General Plan amendment, the Council shall make the following findings:
A. 
The proposed amendment is in the public interest, and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment;
B. 
The proposed amendment is consistent with the other goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan;
C. 
The proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan; and
D. 
In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
(Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A), 11-25-04)