Chapter 17.145 — DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS

§ 17.145.010. Purpose. ¶

The purpose of a development code (Title 17 ) amendment is to allow modification to any provisions of this Title (including the adoption of new regulations or deletion of existing regulations) or to change the zoning designation on any parcel. This section is consistent with Government Code Section 65853 .

(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.145.020. Approving authority. ¶

The designated approving authority for zoning amendments is the City Council. The Community Development Director and Planning Commission shall provide recommendations to the City Council who has the authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the zoning amendment in accordance with the requirements of this Title. (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.145.030. Initiation of amendment. ¶

A development code amendment to this Title may be initiated by motion of the Planning Commission or City Council, by application by property owners of parcels to be affected by zoning amendment, or by recommendation of the Community Development Director to clarify text, address changes mandated by state law, maintain General Plan consistency, address boundary adjustments affecting land use designations, or for any other reason beneficial to the City. (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.145.040. Findings for development code amendment. ¶

Development code amendments shall be granted only when the City Council finds that the changes are consistent with the General Plan goals, policies, and implementation programs. (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.145.050. Conditions/restrictions. ¶

When considering rezone applications, the City Council has the authority to impose restrictions on property including the restriction and/or condition of use. (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.145.060. Prezoning. ¶

A. Purpose. The purpose of prezoning is to establish the zone for unincorporated property within the sphere of influence, prior to annexation.
B. Review Process. The method of accomplishing prezoning shall be the same as for a Zone Change.
C. Effective Date. Such prezoning shall become effective at the time annexation is complete.

D. As the date of Title 17 adoption, the City does not have any sphere of influence land. (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)