§ 19.04

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish guidelines and procedures for the adoption, maintenance and administration of the General Plan. The General Plan and these procedures are to be consistent with state planning laws (California Government Code Section 65300 et seq.) and state General Plan Guidelines.

(Ord. No. 321, § 4(Exh. A), 5-13-2025)

The Community Development Director (Director) shall prepare, the Planning Commission shall recommend, and the City Council shall adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan for orderly physical development and the preservation of resources and open space in the City according to Section 65300 et seq. of the California Government Code, the state General Plan Guidelines and any other applicable state statutes.

A.

Form. The General Plan shall constitute an integrated, internally consistent, and compatible statement of land use policies, consisting of:

1.

Maps covering the incorporated area of the City and designating existing and proposed land uses and public facilities.

2.

Text stating citywide goals, objectives, policies, standards and implementation programs.

B.

Content. The General Plan shall include background data and analysis, required elements and other optional elements, and related planning studies to be utilized for interpretation, explanation and support of the plan's policies and designations.

(Ord. No. 321, § 4(Exh. A), 5-13-2025)

The General Plan shall be applied and interpreted under the direction of the Director. Where disputes arise over the interpretation of General Plan policies or mapping designations, such interpretation shall be resolved by a majority vote of the Planning Commission based on a report by the Director. Determinations made by the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council in accordance with the procedures of Section 19.28.120 (Appeals).

(Ord. No. 321, § 4(Exh. A), 5-13-2025)

A.

Land Use Regulation. All land use regulations including building, zoning, subdivision and environmental protection regulations shall be consistent with the adopted General Plan.

B.

Public Works Project. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65402, no real property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street, square, park or other public purpose, and no real property shall be disposed of, no street shall be vacated or abandoned, and no public building or structure shall be constructed or authorized, until such project has been submitted to, and reported upon, as to conformity with the General Plan by the Director.

C.

Reviewing Agency. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65401 and 65403, the Community Development Department is designated as the planning agency to review and report on, and the Planning Commission is designated as the body to make a finding of consistency with, the General Plan for public works and capital improvement programs.

(Ord. No. 321, § 4(Exh. A), 5-13-2025)

Any proposal to update or otherwise amend any element of the General Plan shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 19.50 (General Plan Amendment) of this Development Code.

(Ord. No. 321, § 4(Exh. A), 5-13-2025)

A.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, on or before April 1 of each year, the Director shall prepare, and the Planning Commission shall review and submit to the City Council an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress in its administration and implementation. The report shall be considered at a public meeting by the Planning Commission and City Council and shall include, but not be limited to, a summary of the following information:

1.

A summary of General Plan amendments processed during the preceding year and those pending review.

2.

A report on progress in administering and implementing the General Plan including progress in meeting the City's fair share of regional housing needs pursuant to California Government Code Section 65584.

3.

A review of significant policy issues which may have arisen regarding provisions of the General Plan.

4.

Recommendations for amendments to be initiated to maintain an effective, up-to-date General Plan, including policy changes, clarifications and changes in land use allocations and maps.

B.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65401, the Director shall request from each City department and each special district or school district, whose jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the City, a list of the proposed public works projects recommended for planning, initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The Director shall list and classify all such projects and prepare a coordinated program of public works projects for the ensuing fiscal year.

C.

The Director shall report to the City Council as to the coordinated program of public works projects' conformity with the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 321, § 4(Exh. A), 5-13-2025)

Chapter 19.06 - Definitions