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Chapter 19.96 — NONCONFORMING USES›Article 8 — DEVELOPMENT CODE ADMINISTRATION

§ 19.150

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

19.150.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a process for preparing, processing, reviewing, adopting, and amending specific plans in compliance with Government Code Section 65450 et seq. or as that section may be amended or replaced from time to time.

19.150.020 - Intent.

A.

General plan implementation. After the Council has adopted the General Plan, or any amendment, the City may, or as directed by the Council, shall prepare specific plans for the systematic implementation of the General Plan.

B.

Adopted by ordinance. A specific plan adopted by ordinance shall replace the base zone(s) for the subject property, and the development standards and guidelines identified in the specific plan shall take precedence over the general standards and guidelines contained in this Development Code.

C.

Adopted by resolution. A specific plan adopted by resolution shall be applied as guidelines and the applicable regulations and standards contained in this Development Code and the General Plan shall take precedence over the development standards and guidelines identified in the specific plan.

19.150.030 - Applicability.

A.

Specific plan required. When required by the General Plan or this Development Code to systematically implement the General Plan, a specific plan shall be prepared, processed, approved and implemented, or denied in compliance with this Chapter.

B.

Flexibility and innovation. A specific plan is designed to provide for flexibility, innovative use of land resources and development, a variety of housing and other development types, and an effective and safe method of pedestrian and vehicular circulation.

C.

Commission and council review. An application for a specific plan shall be considered by the Commission and Council.

19.150.040 - Minimum project area.

A specific plan may only be requested for a site(s) with a minimum of two acres.

19.150.050 - Initiation of specific plans.

A specific plan may only be initiated by the Council or proposed by the Director.

19.150.060 - Hearings and notice required.

A.

Hearings. Public hearings shall be required for the Commission's recommendation and the Council's action on a specific plan or an amendment.

B.

Notice. Notice of the public hearings shall be given and the hearings shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter 19.146 (Public Notices and Hearings).

19.150.070 - Adoption of specific plan.

A.

Mandatory finding for adoption. A specific plan may only be adopted if first found consistent with the General Plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65454.

B.

Method of adoption. The specific plan shall be adopted by ordinance or by resolution of the Council, in compliance with Government Code Section 65453.

19.150.080 - Amendment of specific plan.

A.

Process for amendment. A specific plan may be amended through the same procedure specified by this Chapter for the adoption of a specific plan.

B.

Mandatory finding for amendment. A specific plan may only be amended if first found consistent with the General Plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65454.

C.

Frequency of amendments. The specific plan may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the Council, in compliance with Government Code Section 65453.

Chapter 19.152 - PERMIT MODIFICATIONS AND REVOCATIONS

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▸ Contents — Duarte Zoning Code
Duarte Zoning Code
  1. Article 1 — ENACTMENT, APPLICABILITY, AND ENFORCEMENT
  2. Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  3. Chapter 19.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-P, C-G, C-F)
  4. Chapter 19.36 — , Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
  5. Chapter 19.34 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  6. Chapter 19.88 — URBAN LOT SPLITS
  7. ▸ Chapter 19.96 — NONCONFORMING USES
    Overview
    1. § 19.98
    2. § 19.100
    3. Article 7 — PERMIT PROCESSING PROCEDURES
    4. ▸ Article 8 — DEVELOPMENT CODE ADMINISTRATION
      Overview
      1. § 19.140
      2. § 19.142
      3. § 19.144
      4. § 19.146
      5. § 19.148
      6. § 19.150
      7. § 19.152
      8. § 19.154
    5. Article 9 — DEFINITIONS

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