Porterville Municipal Code § 608.04 Application Requirements

This article provides procedures by which changes may be made to the text of this chapter and to the zoning map. The zoning amendment process is not intended to relieve particular hardships nor to confer special privileges or rights upon any person, but only to make adjustments necessary in light of changed conditions or changes in public policy. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

The procedures in this article shall apply to all proposals to change the text of this chapter or to revise a zoning district classification or zoning district boundary line shown on the zoning map. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

An amendment may be initiated by the city council or by application of any interested person. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

A. Application: A qualified applicant shall submit an application for a zoning amendment on a form prescribed by the zoning administrator accompanied by the required fee. The zoning administrator may require an applicant to submit such additional information and supporting data as considered necessary to process the application.

B. Coordination With Other Applications: Related applications to be processed concurrently unless the zoning administrator shall otherwise allow any necessary applications for amendments to zoning regulations or for approval of discretionary permits, to be processed simultaneously with the proposed zoning amendment. However, an application for a zoning amendment is not considered to be a development project and so the approval of any associated discretionary permits shall not be subject to the time limits specified in state law for processing such applications until the council approves the zoning amendment. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

After determining that an application is complete and environmental review has been conducted, the zoning administrator shall prepare a report and recommendation to the city council on the application for a zoning amendment. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

A. Hearing: The city council shall conduct a public hearing in conformance with the provisions of article 601, "Common Procedures", of this series.

B. Action: After the conclusion of the hearing, the city council may approve, modify or disapprove the proposed zoning amendment. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)