Chapter 19.64 — SPECIFIC PLANS

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Section Page 19.64.010 Purpose ............................................................................................................ IV-19.64-1 19.64.020 Pre-Submittal and Preparation of Specific Plan ........................................... IV-19.64-1 19.64.030 Content of Specific Plan ................................................................................ IV-19.64-1 19.64.040 Hearings and Notice ....................................................................................... IV-19.64-2 19.64.050 Commission Action on Specific Plans .......................................................... IV-19.64-2 19.64.060 Council Action on Specific Plans .................................................................. IV-19.64-2 19.64.070 Findings ........................................................................................................... IV-19.64-2 19.64.080 Specific Plan Consistency .............................................................................. IV-19.64-2

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish uniform procedures for the adoption and implementation of Specific Plans for the coordination of future development within the City, consistent with Section 19.10.010 (2)(E)(SP [Specific Plan] District) and pursuant to Government Code Section 65450 et seq.

1. A pre-submittal application and fee are required prior to filing a formal Specific Plan application. A pre-application conference with Department representatives is required prior to the filing of the formal specific plan application.

2. The Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), if required, shall not be prepared by the same consulting firm.

3. Consultants and/or the applicant shall be responsible for preparation and advertisement of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the EIR, if an EIR is required.

4. Prior to the preparation of a Specific Plan or EIR the applicant shall hold a public scoping meeting to identify potential community impacts and concerns about the project. Public notice of the scoping meeting is required. Noticing procedures shall be defined by the Department at the pre-application conference.

A Specific Plan application shall include a text and a diagram(s) which contain all of the provisions outlined in Government Code Sections 65451 and 65452, in addition to all data and related exhibits required by the Department.

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Upon receipt in proper form of a Specific Plan application, or direction of the Council, and following Department review, hearings shall be set before the Commission and Council. Notice of the hearings shall be given pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.52 (Hearings and Appeals).

The Commission shall make a written recommendation on the proposed Specific Plan whether to approve, approve in modified form or disapprove, based upon the findings contained in Section 19.64.070.

Commission action recommending that the proposed Specific Plan be approved, approved in modified form, or denied shall be considered by the Council following Commission action.

Upon receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Council may approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the proposed Specific Plan based upon the findings contained in Section 19.64.070. Prior to Council action, all land within the scope of the Specific Plan shall be incorporated within the City.

A Specific Plan may be adopted only if all of the following findings are made:

1. The proposed plan is consistent with the General Plan;

2. The proposed plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;

3. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s);

4. The proposed plan shall ensure development of desirable character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood; and

5. The proposed plan will contribute to a balance of land uses so that local residents may work and shop in the community in which they live.

No public works project, tentative map or parcel map, or other land use entitlement may be approved, adopted or amended within an area covered by a Specific Plan, unless found consistent with the adopted Specific Plan.

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SUBDIVISIONS – 19.66