Chapter 21.122 — GENERAL PLAN TEXT/MAP AMENDMENT

Government Code Section 65358 allows for amendments and modifications to the city's general plan. Amendments are considered appropriate in response to changes in city policies, economic conditions, and other factors affecting La Mirada.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

A general plan amendment may be initiated in any one of the following manners:

• (1) Upon resolution of the city council.

• (2) Upon resolution of the planning commission.

• (3) Upon application by a property owner or owners of any parcel subject to the general plan.

• (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, no mandatory element of the general plan may be amended more frequently than four times during any calendar year. Subject to that limitation, an amendment may be made at any time and may include more than one change to the general plan.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Except as provided below, applications for general plan amendment shall be processed in accordance with the standard processing provisions of this article.

(1) Planning commission recommendation. The planning commission recommendation to city council on all general plan text and/or map amendment applications shall be in the form of an adopted resolution for approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the application.

(2) Modifications. If the city council proposes any substantial modification to the general plan amendment not previously considered by the planning commission, the council shall refer the matter back to the commission for consideration. No public hearing shall be required. Failure of the commission to act within forty days of receiving the council's request shall provide the council with the authority to act without the recommendation. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

In acting to approve an amendment to the general plan, the city council shall be required to make the following findings:

(1) That the proposed general plan amendment is consistent with all other goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan;

(2) That the proposed general plan amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties;

(3) That the proposed general plan amendment promotes public health, safety, and general welfare and serves the goals and purposes of this title; and

(4) That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of this title or the city's subdivision regulations.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.122.060 Action/adoption .

Adoption of the general plan amendment shall be by resolution of the city council and shall constitute final action and approval of the amendment. Figure 21.122.060 requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Figure 21.122.060

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).