Chapter 19.36 — SPECIFIC PLANS

The purpose of this chapter is to establish uniform procedures for the adoption and implementation of specific plans for the coordination of future development within the City. Specific plans are considered to be an important planning tool available to the City for implementing the General Plan in compliance with State law. (Ord. 2185)

A specific plan may be initiated in the following manner:

• A. City. By a resolution of intention adopted by the Council, with or without a recommendation from the Commission; or

• B. Property Owner. By an application filed by one or more of the owners of the property to be included in a specific plan. If initiated by an applicant, the following process shall first occur:

1. Pre-Submittal Application. A pre-submittal application, fee, and conference with the Director prior to the filing of a formal specific plan application are required; and

2. Public Meeting(s) Required. Prior to the preparation of the specific plan, the City shall hold at least one noticed public meeting to identify potential community impacts and concerns relating to the proposed plan. (Ord. 2185)

A specific plan application shall include a text and one or more diagrams which contain all of the required elements outlined in State law in addition to all data and related exhibits specified in the Department handout for specific plans. (Ord. 2185)

A specific plan shall be prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as the General Plan, in compliance with Chapter 19.06 (Amendments to Plans and Zoning).

(Ord. 2185)

The Council may approve a specific plan only if the specific plan is found to be consistent with the General Plan and these Regulations.

(Ord. 2185)

No public works project, tentative or parcel map, or other land use entitlement may be approved, adopted, or amended, nor may a building permit be issued for properties within an area covered by a specific plan, unless found to be consistent with the adopted specific plan.

(Ord. 2185)