Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 106 — ZONING›Article V — ADMINISTRATION
San Fernando Municipal Code Div. 10 Amendments to General Plan Text, General Plan Land Use Map, Zoning Code…
San Fernando Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Fernando
Cite as: San Fernando Municipal Code Division 10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 106-1019. - Purpose.¶
The city council may amend this chapter whenever required by public necessity, convenience and general welfare.
(Ord. No. 1732, § 3(Exh. A), 5-5-2025)
Sec. 106-1020. - Applicability.¶
(a) Initiation. An amendment to this chapter may be initiated in the following manner:
(1) A resolution of intention of the planning commission; or
(2) A resolution of intention of the city council.
(b) Initiation. An amendment to the official zoning map or the general plan may be initiated in the following manner:
(1) A resolution of intention of the planning commission;
(2) A resolution of intention of the city council; or
(3) An application from any other person or agency pursuant to division 2 of article II of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1732, § 3(Exh. A), 5-5-2025)
Sec. 106-1021. - Application filing and processing.¶
(a) Findings. An amendment to this chapter may be adopted by the city council only if the following findings of fact can be made in a positive manner:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the city's general plan; and
(2) The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
(b) Hearing and notice. Upon initiation of a resolution of intention, and following an investigation, public hearings shall be set and notice of such hearings given in a manner consistent with the requirements contained in division 2 of article II of this chapter.
(c) Findings. An amendment to the official zoning map or General Plan may be adopted by the city council only if the following findings of fact can be made in a positive manner:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs of the city's general plan; and
(2) The adoption of the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
(d) Hearing and notice. Upon receipt in proper form of a zoning map amendment application or initiation of a resolution of intention and following an investigation, public hearings shall be set and notice of such hearings given in a manner consistent with the requirements contained in division 2 of article V of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1732, § 3(Exh. A), 5-5-2025)
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