§ 17.64

A.

The General Plan is the comprehensive long-term plan for the physical development of the city and lays the basic framework for all subsequent planning actions taken by the City. Since the City Council is desirous of proper development within the city and wishes to continue to encourage the development of appropriate projects, it becomes necessary to regulate such development so that it is properly integrated into the City's long term vision and planning process.

B.

The City Council may amend the General Plan of the City of Banning whenever required by public necessity and general welfare.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.01.)

A.

Applicants shall submit such applications on forms provided for such purpose by the Director, shall comply fully with and be governed by the requirements of Sections 65300 et seq. and Sections 65450 et seq. of the California Government Code, and shall provide such additional information and materials as the Director deems necessary and appropriate.

B.

The procedures set forth in Sections 65300 et seq. and 65450 et seq. of the California Government Code for processing, considering and approving amendments to the general plan shall be applicable.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.02.)

Any amendment to the General plan shall be required to conform to Sections 65300 et seq. of the California Government Code, the code, and this chapter.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.03.)

Upon receipt in proper form of a General Plan Amendment Application, or direction of the Council, and following Department review, hearings shall be set before the Commission and Council. Notice of the hearings shall be given pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 17.68, Hearings and Appeals.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.04.)

The Commission shall make written recommendation on the proposed amendment whether to approve, approve in modified form or disapprove, based upon the findings to the City Council.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.05.)

Upon receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Council may approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the proposed amendment based upon the findings. Amendments to the General Plan Land Use/Zoning District map shall be adopted by resolution. Amendments to the text of the General Plan shall be adopted by resolution.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.06.)

(Ord. No. 1488, § 3.2.c., 6-9-15)

17.64.070 - Findings.

An amendment to the General Plan may be adopted only if all of the findings are made:

A.

That the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan.

B.

That the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

C.

That the proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City; and

D.

That in the case of an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map, the subject parcels (s) is physically suitable (including, but not limited to access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints), for the requested land use designations(s) and the anticipated land use developments (s).

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9116.07.)

Chapter 17.68 - HEARINGS AND APPEALS