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

Sec. 38-198. Duties of Planning Commission.

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

A. Public Hearing. At the time and place set for the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall consider the report of the Community Development Director and shall hear evidence for and against the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission may continue the public hearing to a definite date and time without additional notice. (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012)

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

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Ch. 38 Zoning Ordinance | Monterey City Code

B. Recommendation to City Council. Following the public hearing, the Commission shall make specific findings as to whether the proposed zoning regulation or zoning map amendment is consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the purposes of this ordinance and shall recommend approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the proposal as submitted or in a modified form. (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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