Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.42 Administration and Personnel

PLANNING COMMISSION*

Sections:

• 2.42.010 Creation.

• 2.42.015 Purpose and intent.

• 2.42.020 Functions and duties.

• 2.42.030 Membership.

• 2.42.040 Meeting frequency. 2.42.050 Statutory provisions applicable.

***** For statutory provisions regarding local planning commissions, see Gov. Code § 65100, et seq.

CROSS REFERENCES: Community Planning Committee, see Ch. 2.48 CVMC; Zoning Administrator, see CVMC Title 19.

The Planning Commission is created by City Charter Section 605. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).

The purpose of this chapter is to supplement City Charter Section 604, establishing the Planning Commission and setting forth its powers and duties. It is the intent of the City Council that the Planning Commission shall additionally meet the certified local government requirements, as defined by the national Historic Preservation Act, and serve as the authority on historic preservation matters and advise the Council and other City Boards and Commissions, as needed, on historic preservation matters, as is mandated by CVMC Title 21, Historic Preservation. If there is any conflict between this chapter and the Charter, the Charter shall govern. (Ord. 3539 § 1(J), 2022).

• A. In accordance with Charter Section 604, the Planning Commission shall have the power and duty to:

  1. Recommend to the City Council, after a public hearing, the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a Master Plan or any part thereof for the physical development of the City; and

  2. Exercise such functions with respect to land subdivisions, planning and zoning as may be prescribed by ordinance.

• B. Additionally, the Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, in accordance with CVMC 21.02.030 to:

  1. Approve Major Certificates of Appropriateness and Historic Designations.

  2. Uphold the goals and policies of the General Plan related to historic preservation.

  3. Carry out the purpose and intent of CVMC Title 21, Historic Preservation.

  4. Assist staff in the development and maintenance of a certified historic preservation program that carries out the provisions of the certified local government program.

  5. Approve designations of historical resources to the City of Chula Vista Register of Historical Resources.

  6. Recommend to City Council delistings from the City of Chula Vista Register of Historical Resources.

  7. Grant or deny applications for permits for major alterations of historical resources.

  8. Grant or deny appeals from decisions of the Zoning Administrator for applications of minor alterations of historical resources.

  9. Make recommendations to City Council on applications for participation in City-approved historic preservation incentive programs including but not limited to the Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program.

  10. Advise the City Council and other boards, commissions and committees as necessary on historic preservation issues.

  11. Perform other functions as appropriate to safeguard the City’s historic, aesthetic, social, economic, political and architectural past. (Ord. 3539 § 1(K), 2022; Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).

A. In accordance with Charter Section 605, the Planning Commission shall consist of seven members to be nominated and appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.

B. The members shall be appointed in accordance with the full Council interview appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(B).

C. A minimum of three members of the Planning Commission should be persons sensitive to design consideration and interested in townscape matters. Persons qualified for these seats should include architects, landscape architects, land planners, urban planners, civil engineers and other design professionals with suitable experience. (Ord. 3490 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).

The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least two regular meetings per month, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011; prior code § 2.2).

Chapter 3, excepting only Article 4 thereof, and Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Government Code of the state, relating to conservation, planning, and zoning, are hereby adopted by and made applicable in and to the City, except insofar as the same may conflict with the Charter or the provisions of Chapter 2.55 CVMC, in which case the provisions of the Charter or Chapter 2.55 CVMC shall be controlling. (Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2005; prior code § 2.1).