The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for making
changes to the General Plan, as provided for in applicable law when
there are reasons to do so. These circumstances include, without limitation,
changes in applicable law, in the public interest, property owner
interest, opportunities that were unanticipated at the time of General
Plan adoption or the last amendment, or as required by State law.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
The procedures of this chapter apply to all proposals to change
the content of the General Plan.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
A.
Request. A request to initiate an amendment to the General
Plan may be submitted by an applicant or the City. This request must
occur before the City processes any applications associated with the
request to amend the General Plan.
B.
Initiation Factors. The following factors must be considered
by the City Council for the initiation of all proposed General Plan
amendments as applicable:
1.
The
amendment proposed appears to be consistent with the Guiding Principles
and Goals of the General Plan;
2.
The
amendment proposed appears to have no material effect on the community
or the General Plan;
3.
The
amendment proposed provides additional public benefit to the community
as compared to the existing land use designation or policy;
4.
Public
facilities appear to be available to serve the affected site, or their
provision will be addressed as a component of the amendment process;
or
5.
The
amendment proposed is required under other rules or regulations.
C.
Public Hearing. The City Council will consider, deliberate,
and act upon the initiation of all proposed General Plan amendments
at a duly noticed public hearing. If the General Plan Amendment request
is not initiated, then the General Plan Amendment application will
not be processed by the City.
D.
Expiration. If a request to initiate a General Plan Amendment is approved by City Council, a General Plan Amendment application must be submitted within two years from the date of initiation, pursuant to Chapter 17.52, Common Procedures. If no application for a General Plan Amendment is submitted within this time period, the approved initiation shall expire, become null and void, and shall not be subject to Section 17.52.090(D) of this Title.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 22-06 § 4)
A.
Hearing. Following City Council initiation and project processing by the City, the Planning Commission must conduct a public hearing in conformance with Chapter 17.52, Common Procedures.
B.
Recommendation to Council. Following the public hearing, the
Planning Commission must make a written recommendation on the adoption
or amendment of the General Plan or any Element thereof based on the
findings listed below. A recommendation for approval must be made
by a resolution carried by an affirmative vote of not less than a
majority of the Planning Commission membership in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65354. The Director must promptly
transmit to the City Council the Planning Commission’s written
recommendation, together with any maps, charts, studies, or other
materials, including any required environmental analysis.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
A.
Council Hearing. Before acting upon any proposed General Plan
Amendment, the City Council must hold a duly noticed public hearing.
B.
Council Action. After the conclusion of the hearing, the City
Council may approve, modify, or deny the proposed General Plan amendment.
If the Council proposes any substantial modification not previously
considered by the Planning Commission during its hearings, the proposed
modification must first be referred back to the Planning Commission
for its recommendation.
(Ord. 20-03 § 6)
