Chapter 17.92 — PLANNING AUTHORITIES

This chapter identifies the bodies, officials, and administrators (i.e., Review Authorities) with designated responsibilities under various chapters of the Zoning Code. Subsequent chapters provide detailed information on procedures, application and permits. When carrying out their assigned duties and responsibilities, all bodies, officials, and administrators shall interpret and apply the provisions of this Zoning Code as minimum requirements adopted to implement the policies, and achieve the objectives, of the General Plan. (Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)

• A. City Council. The City Council is established in accordance with the Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 2.04, City Council. The powers and duties of the City Council under this Zoning Code include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Consider and adopt, reject, or modify amendments to the General Plan map and text pursuant to provisions of Chapter 17.104, Amendments to the General Plan, and of the California Government Code, following a public hearing and recommended action by the Planning Commission.

  2. Consider and adopt, reject, or modify amendments to the Zoning Map and text of this Zoning Code pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.108, Amendments to the Zoning Map and Text, and the California Government Code, following a public hearing and a recommendation from the Planning Commission.

  3. Hear and decide applications for Development Agreements, pursuant to § 17.100.180, Development Agreements.

  4. Hear and decide on proposals to revoke permits, pursuant to Chapter 17.96.150, Revocation of Permits.

  5. Make environmental determinations on any approvals for which it has authority to grant that are subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State law.

  6. Hear and decide appeals from decisions of the Planning Commission pursuant to § 17.96.160, Appeals.

  7. Establish by resolution, a Planning Application Fee Schedule listing fees, charges, and deposits for various applications and services provided, pursuant to this Zoning Code.

• B. Planning Commission. The powers and duties of the Planning Commission are established in the Woodland Municipal Code Section 2.28.020, Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall be the approval authority for planning permits identified in Table