This chapter establishes procedures for making changes to the
General Plan as provided for in State law when there are compelling
reasons to do so. These circumstances include, but are not limited
to, changes in State or federal law and problems and opportunities
that were unanticipated at the time of Plan adoption or the last amendment.
(Ord. 1432 § 2, 2010)
The procedures of this chapter apply to all proposals to change
the text of the General Plan and the diagrams that illustrate the
application of its provisions.
(Ord. 1432 § 2, 2010)
An amendment to the General Plan may be initiated by:
A. Any qualified applicant identified in Section
20.450.002 (“Application Forms and Fees”);
B. A
motion of the City Council or Planning Commission;
C. A
verified petition of at least 10 percent of the registered voters
of the City; or
D. A
person who has entered into a valid and enforceable agreement with
the former Redevelopment Agency for the possible assembly of the property
affected by the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 1432 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1469 § 1, 2013)
A. Staff Report. The Chief Planner shall prepare a report and
recommendation to the Planning Commission on the application for a
General Plan amendment. The report shall include, but is not limited
to, a discussion of how the proposed amendment complies with the purposes
of this chapter, a determination as to whether the proposed amendment
will require amendment to other plans that the City Council has adopted,
and an initial environmental assessment prepared in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act.
B. Scheduling. The Planning Division shall schedule the application
for hearing by the Planning Commission in accordance with the City’s
schedule for considering General Plan amendments.
C. Public Notice. At least 10 days before the date of the public hearing, the Planning Division shall provide notice consistent with Chapter
20.450 (“Common Procedures”). Notice of the hearing also shall be mailed or delivered at least 10 days prior to the hearing to the South San Francisco Unified School District and any other local agency expected to provide essential facilities or services to the property that is the subject of the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 1432 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1469 § 1, 2013)