Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and Zoning Map

The purpose of this part of the zoning code is to identify the process and procedures by which the general plan and zoning code may be amended. The general plan may be amended by changing the boundaries of any general plan designation or the text of any general plan content. The zoning code may be amended by changing the geographic boundaries of any zoning district or by changing the text of any zone district regulation, requirement, general provision, procedure, or any other provision as provided for in this part. (Ord. 744 § 6 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018. Formerly 20.84.480).

Amendments to the provisions of this part may be initiated in any one of the following manners:

• A. Upon resolution of the city council.

• B. Upon resolution of the planning commission.

C. Upon application by a property owner, by a property owner’s authorized agent, or by any public utility that has exercised eminent domain. If the property for which an amendment is proposed contains more than one ownership, all of the property owners or authorized agents shall join in the initiation of an amendment. (Ord. 744 § 6 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018. Formerly 20.84.490).

The processing requirements found in Part 1 of this chapter relating to application submittal, review, noticing, and public hearings shall apply to general plan and zoning code text or map amendments, with the following additional requirements:

A. Planning Commission Review. At the public hearing, the planning commission shall review the application and proposal and receive evidence as to how or why the proposed general plan or zoning code amendment is consistent with the objectives of this zoning code, the general plan, and development policies of the city.

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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B. Planning Commission Action. The planning commission shall act by resolution to recommend to the city council approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the proposed application. A majority vote of the quorum present is required to recommend approval or approval with modifications.

C. Planning Commission Resolution. The planning commission’s resolution shall include its recommendation and shall be transmitted to the city clerk for scheduling the matter for consideration by the city council.

D. Receipt of Planning Commission Resolution. Upon receipt of the planning commission resolution for approval or denial of a general plan amendment, zoning map amendment (change of zone), or zoning code text amendment, the city clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the city council.

E. City Council Review. At the hearing, the city council shall review the planning commission’s recommendation and receive evidence as to how or why the proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of this zoning code, the general plan, and development policies of the city.

F. City Council Action. The city council shall act to approve or deny the application. Pursuant to Sections 36934 and 65850 of the California Government Code if the city council approves a proposed amendment to the general plan or zoning code, the city council must introduce the amendment at a regular or adjourned city council meeting and then formally adopt the amendment by ordinance at a subsequent hearing.

G. Modifications. If the city council proposes any substantial modification to the application not previously considered by the planning commission, the city council shall refer the matter back to the planning commission for consideration. No public hearing by the planning commission shall be required. Failure of the planning commission to act within 45 days of receiving the city council’s request shall provide the city council with authority to act without the planning commission’s recommendation. (Ord. 744 § 6 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018. Formerly 20.84.500).

In acting to approve an amendment to the zoning code, the planning commission and city council shall make the following findings about the proposed zoning code amendment:

• A. The amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the general plan;

• B. The amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties;

• C. The amendment promotes public health, safety, and general welfare;

• D. The amendment serves the goals and purposes of the zoning code; and

E. The amendment is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting, and siting criteria, for hazardous waste facilities. (Ord. 744 § 6 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018. Formerly 20.84.510).

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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A. Change of Zoning Map. A change of zoning district boundaries shall be indicated on the zoning map following the enactment of an ordinance so amending the zoning map.

B. Time Limits on New Applications (Reapplication). Following the denial of an application for an amendment, no new application for the same amendment or substantially the same amendment shall be filed within one year after the date of the denial of the application.

C. Effective Date of Amendment Approval. The approval of an amendment shall become effective upon the expiration of 30 calendar days following the date upon which the approval was granted. (Ord. 744 § 6 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018. Formerly 20.84.520).