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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part V — Administration›Article 26 — AMENDMENTS

Sec. 38-195. Initiation of Amendments.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

A. Zoning Map. Amendments to the zoning map shall be initiated by motion of the City Council or Planning Commission, action of the Community Development Director, or by application of the owner or authorized agent of property for which the change is sought. If property that is the subject of an application is in more than one ownership, all the owners or their authorized agents shall join in filing the petition.

B. Zoning Regulations. Amendments to the zoning regulations shall be initiated by motion of the City Council or the Planning Commission, action of the Community Development Director, or by application of any resident, property owner or business owner in the city.

C. Zoning of Annexed Land. The Community Development Director shall conduct a study to determine the most appropriate General Plan designation for land proposed for annexation to the city, and shall recommend prezoning consistent with the General Plan designation. If prezoning is approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council, the zoning shall become effective upon annexation. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. ▸Part V — Administration
      Overview
      1. Article 21
      2. Article 22
      3. Article 23
      4. Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
      5. Article 25
      6. ▸Article 26 — AMENDMENTS
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-194. Applicability.
        2. Sec. 38-195. Initiation of Amendments.
        3. Sec. 38-196. Submittal Requirements.
        4. Sec. 38-197. Public Hearing Scope and Notice.
        5. Sec. 38-198. Duties of Planning Commission.
        6. Sec. 38-199. Result of Planning Commission Denial.
        7. Sec. 38-200. Duties of City Council.
        8. Sec. 38-201. Revisions of Proposed Amendments.
        9. Sec. 38-202. Resubmission of Application.
      7. Article 27 — APPEALS
      8. Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
      9. Article 29
      10. Article 30

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