Modesto Municipal Code Art. 8 Zoning Boundary Amendments

This Article provides for the amendment of zoning boundaries (rezone) whenever public necessity, convenience and general welfare require. A zoning boundary amendment has the effect of rezoning property from one zone to another and will amend the Zoning Map or a section of it.

(a) Zone boundary changes may be initiated by either of the following:

(1) An application verified by the owner(s) of all or a part of the property affected by the amendments.

(2) By the Director, Commission or Council.

The applicant for a zone boundary change shall have the burden of proof of showing that:

(a) The requested change will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare;

(b) The requested change will result in an orderly planned use of land ; and,

(c) The requested change is in accordance with the community's objectives as set forth in the General Plan and any applicable specific plan(s).

(a) The City may prezone unincorporated area for the purpose of determining the zoning that will apply to the property upon annexation.

(b) The procedure for establishing prezones shall be the same as provided in this Article for the establishment of zones within the City.