§ 17.150

The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for review of development in those areas of the City for which a Specific Plan has been adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 65450 and Government Code Section 65453.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

17.150.020 - Applicability.

A.

This chapter shall apply to all lands which have been zoned "SP" and for which a specific plan has been adopted in accord with the provisions of that specific plan.

B.

Where the provisions of this Title and the provisions of the adopted specific plan differ, the provisions of the specific plan shall prevail.

C.

Where the provisions of this Title and the provisions of a development agreement adopted to implement a specific plan differ, the provisions of the development agreement shall prevail.

D.

Any regulation, standards, or procedure of this Title that is not addressed by the specific plan's regulations, standards, or procedures, shall be applicable to the area governed by the specific plan.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

A.

State law specifies the mandatory specific plan contents pursuant to Government Code § 65451. Each Specific Plan shall list the land uses that may be allowed within the zoning districts established by the

Specific Plan, determine the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provide standards for site layout and building size.

B.

Development Standards. Uses shall conform to the development standards, conditions and any special restrictions contained in the adopted specific plan and any amendments thereto; provided, however, that if the specific plan lacks one or more standards, the applicable standards from the zoning classification which most closely fits the land use assigned to the site shall be utilized.

C.

The zone shall be applied only upon a finding that the specific plan of land use contains definitive development standards and requirements relating to land use, density, lot size and shape, siting of buildings, setbacks, circulation, drainage, landscaping, architecture, water, sewer, public facilities, grading, maintenance, open space, parking, and other elements deemed necessary for the proper development of the property.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

Adoption of, or amendment to, a specific plan relating to land use may be initiated by the City or by submittal of a Master Plan. When initiated by a master plan, the person shall file a petition with the City and pay a filing fee as required in Chapter 17.120 of this Title. Unless otherwise provided therein, amendments shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of the specific plan. The Garvey Avenue Specific Plan amendment process established in this Title under Chapter 17.21 within the Specific Plan area shall take precedence over this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13; Ord. No. 978, § 5(Exh. A), 2-27-18)

Planning and Zoning Law, Title 7 of the Government Code of the State of California, provides for the preparation and adoption of specific plans to effectuate the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

The adoption of, or amendments to, specific plans shall be adopted pursuant to Chapter 17.156 (Public Hearings and Administrative Review).

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)

The City Council shall adopt fees by resolution which defray, but do not exceed, the cost of preparation, adoption and administration of the specific plan.

(Ord. No. 931, § 5(Exh. A), 10-22-13)