Sec. 26-291. - City Council action.

(a)

After receiving the report from the Planning Commission or a written request from an interested party pursuant to article VI division 1, the City Council shall hold a duly-noticed public hearing. The planning division shall provide notice consistent with section 26-187. The notice shall include a summary of the Planning Commission recommendation.

(b)

After the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council may approve, modify, or deny the proposed amendment.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24; Ord. No. 2525, § 42, 3-18-25)

Sec. 26-292. - Findings.

An amendment to the zoning map, or this chapter may be approved only if all of the following findings can be made in a positive manner, as applicable to the type of amendment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to establish evidence in support of the required findings.

(a)

Mandatory findings required for all Development Code amendments.

(1)

The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the goals, policies, and strategies of all elements of the General Plan, and, in the case of a zoning code amendment, will not create any inconsistencies with this chapter.

(2)

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

(3)

The proposed amendment is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(b)

Additional findings for zoning map amendments.

(1)

The site(s) is/are physically suitable (including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses and absence of physical constraints) for the requested zoning designation(s) and anticipated land use development.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)