§ 22.244

An Ordinance Amendment may be initiated to alter the boundaries of districts, to impose regulations not previously imposed, or to remove or modify any regulation already imposed by this Title 22. An Ordinance Amendment may be approved whenever the Board finds that the public convenience, 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.)

22.244.020 - Applicability.

A.

Initiation. A public hearing before the Commission or Hearing Officer may be initiated for an Ordinance Amendment:

1.

If the Board of Supervisors instructs the Department to set the matter for a public hearing;

2.

Upon the initiative of the Commission; or

3.

Upon the initiative of the Director.

B.

Urgency Ordinance. In the case of this Title 22, the Board may also adopt an urgency measure as an interim ordinance in compliance with Section 65858 of the California Government Code.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.244.030 - Review Procedures.

Ordinance Amendments shall be processed in compliance with Chapter 22.232 (Type IV Review— Discretionary/Legislative) and this Chapter.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.244.040 - Findings.

A.

Common Procedures. Findings and decision shall be made in compliance with Section 22.222.200 (Findings and Decision), and include the findings in Subsection B, below.

B.

Findings.

1.

The amendment is consistent with the surrounding area, if applicable.

2.

The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan.

3.

Approval of the amendment will be in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare.

4.

The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this Title 22.

(Ord. 2022-0008 § 134, 2022; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Chapter 22.246 - ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE REGULATIONS