Lawndale Municipal Code Ch. 17.16 Change of Zone

All changes of zone shall be made pursuant to the California Government Code or other applicable state law.

(Prior code § 2-3-1)

A change of zone may be initiated by the city council, or by the commission or pursuant to a petition filed as provided in Chapter 17.12.

(Prior code § 2-3-2)

A. Upon paying the filing fee and making the deposit as required by Section 17.12.040, any person may file with the director an application for change of zone.

B. In an application for a change of zone the applicant shall show:

1. When existing zoning was effective and whether there are changed conditions to warrant other or additional zoning;

2. Whether proposed change of zone will adversely affect the adjoining property as to value, precedent, or be detrimental to the area;

3. Whether change of zone will be in the interest of furtherance of public health, safety and general welfare; and

4. Such other information as the commission deems necessary.

(Prior code § 2-3-3)

An application for change of zone shall be construed as a suggestion only. The commission is not required to hold any public hearings merely because an application for change of zone has been filed.

(Prior code § 2-3-4)