Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 14 — ZONING›Chapter 14-12 — ZONING PERMITS
Watsonville Municipal Code Part 8 Amendment to the Zoning Code and Map
Watsonville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Watsonville
Cite as: Watsonville Municipal Code Part 8 · Text as of 2026-10-05
14-12.800 General provisions.¶
The provisions of this title and the Zoning Map may be amended by the Council by ordinance and according to procedures established in this chapter whenever the public necessity, the general community welfare, and good zoning practices permit such amendment.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.801 Procedure for amending Zoning Code text.¶
The text of the adopted Zoning Code may be amended in a manner identical to Section 14-12.701.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.802 Procedure for amending Zoning Map.¶
The map of the adopted Zoning Code may be amended in a manner identical to Section 14-12.702.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.803 Review and decision by the Planning Commission.¶
Any proposed amendment shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in a manner identical to Section 14-12.703, subject to findings in Section 14-12.708.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.804 Modification by the Planning Commission.¶
The Commission may modify any proposed amendment by making non-substantive changes in a manner identical to Section 14-12.704.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.805 Review and decision by the City Council.¶
Review and decision by the City Council shall be in a manner identical to Section 14-12.706, subject to findings in Section 14-12.808, with the exception that any decision taken shall be by adoption of an ordinance.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.806 Modification by the City Council.¶
The Council may modify any proposed amendment by making non-substantive changes in a manner identical to Section 14-12.707.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.807 Findings.¶
The Planning Commission and the City Council shall, in approving an amendment to the Zoning Map or text, make findings identical to Section 14-12.708.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.808 Continuance of hearings.¶
The Commission or the Council, on its own motion, may continue a hearing on a proposed amendment in a manner identical to Section 14-12.709.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
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