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

Sec. 38-197. Public Hearing Scope and Notice.

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

A. Scope. The Community Development Director shall set a date, time, and place for the public hearing and prepare a report to the Planning Commission on an application of a property owner for a zoning map amendment or a petition for a zoning regulation amendment. The report shall describe the area or subject to be considered for change and, if warranted, proposing alternative amendments. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012)

  • B. Notice of Hearing.

    1. Normal Procedure. Notice shall be given in accord with Section 38-159 of this ordinance.

    2. Zoning Map Amendments: 1,000 or More Lots. If a proposed zoning map amendment includes 1,000 or more lots, notice may be given by placing a display advertisement of at least one eighth page in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the City prior to the hearing.

  • C. Contents of Notice. Notices required by this section shall contain:

    1. A description of the amendment;

    2. A statement of the date, time, and place of the hearing;

    3. Reference to the Council or Commission motion or application and other materials on file with the Community Development Director for detailed information; and (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022)

    4. A statement that any interested party or agent may appear and be heard. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012)

  • D. Multiple Applications. The Planning Commission may schedule a combined public hearing on multiple applications for zoning map or text amendments. (Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

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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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