§ 22.198

A Zone Change may be initiated to change the zone classification on a lot from one zone to another zone. A Zone Change may be approved whenever the Board finds that the public convenience, the general welfare, or good zoning practice justifies such action, in compliance with this Chapter, this Title 22, and Title 7 (Planning and Land Use) of the California Government Code.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.198.020 - Applicability.

A.

Initiation. Initiation of a Zone Change shall be in compliance with Section 22.222.120.A (Initiation and Scheduling).

B.

Additional Area Included When. Where an application is filed, the Commission or Director may elect to include additional property within the boundaries of the area to be studied when, in their opinion, good zoning practice justifies such action.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Application Checklist. The application submittal shall contain all of the materials required by the Zone Change Checklist, including the written permission of the owner for each lot involved in the application.

B.

Type IV Review. The application shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 22.232 (Type IV Review—Discretionary) and this Chapter.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

A.

Adequate Water Supply—Criteria. The Commission shall consider whether or not the application, if adopted, will result in a need for a greater water supply for adequate fire protection and, if so, what are the existing and proposed sources of such an adequate water supply. The Commission may request that the Fire Department or Public Works, supply it with all facts, opinions, suggestions, and advice which may be material to reaching a decision on any or all matters mentioned in this Subsection A.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.198.050 - Findings and Decision.

A.

Findings and decision shall be made in compliance with Section 22.232.040.A.2 (Findings) and include the findings in Subsection B, below.

B.

The Commission shall recommend approval of an application to the Board if the following findings are made:

1.

Modified conditions warrant a revision in the Zoning Map as it pertains to the area or district under consideration.

2.

A need for the proposed zone classification exists within such area or district.

3.

The particular property under consideration is a proper location for said zone classification within such area or district.

4.

The zone classification at such location will be in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare.

5.

The Zone Change is consistent with the General Plan.

6.

If the Zone Change will permit any uses prohibited by the existing zoning, that such Zone Change will not result in a need for a greater water supply for adequate fire protection or that the existing and proposed sources of water will provide an adequate water supply.

(Ord. 2022-0008 § 119, 2022; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Division 9 - ADMINISTRATION

Chapter 22.220 - PLANNING AGENCY