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Division 2 — Procedures By Type

§ 9172.15. Legislative - Adoption or Amendment of Standards.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

Where the provisions of this Chapter allow or require the use of standards to supplement the provisions contained in this Chapter, such standards shall be adopted or amended in accordance with the following procedure:

  • A. Initiation. Preparation or amendment of such standards may be initiated by the Director or by order of the Commission or Council.

  • B. Preparation. The Director shall prepare or cause to be prepared such proposed standards.

  • C. Commission Hearing and Notice. A public hearing shall be held and notice thereof made in the same manner as provided in CMC § 9172.11(C) .

  • D. Recommendation and Transmittal to Council. After the hearing, the Commission shall, by resolution, make its written recommendation to the Council.

  • E. Council Hearing and Notice. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Commission, the Council shall hold a public hearing and notice thereof made in the same manner as provided in CMC § 9172.11(C) .

  • F. Council Action. After the public hearing, the Council shall, by resolution, approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of the Commission, or refer the matter to the Commission for further study.

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▸ Contents — Carson Zoning Code
Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. ▸ Division 2 — Procedures By Type
    Overview
    1. § 9172.11. Legislative - Text Change.
    2. § 9172.12. Legislative - Urgency Measures.
    3. § 9172.13. Legislative - Zone Change.
    4. § 9172.14. Legislative - Prezoning.
    5. § 9172.15. Legislative - Adoption or Amendment of Standards.
    6. § 9172.21. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Conditional Use Per…
    7. § 9172.22. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Variance.
    8. § 9172.23. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Site Plan and Desig…
    9. § 9172.24. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Interpretation Proc…
    10. § 9172.25. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Extension of Noncon…
    11. § 9172.26. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Relocation Review.
    12. § 9172.27. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Request for Reasona…
    13. § 9172.28. Administrative/Quasi-Judicial - Revocation.
    14. § 9173.1. Applications.
    15. § 9173.21. Hearings - Setting of Hearing.
    16. § 9173.23. Hearings - Conduct of Hearing.
    17. § 9173.31. Decisions - Findings and Decision.
    18. § 9173.32. Decisions - Notification of Decision.
    19. § 9173.33. Decisions - Effective Date.
    20. § 9173.4. Appeals.
    21. § 9173.5. Appeals - Statute of Limitations.
    22. § 9173.6. Appeals - Reserved.
    23. § 9173.7. Appeals - Reserved.
    24. § 9173.8. Reserved.
    25. § 9173.9. Fees.
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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