Division 9 — SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT

Sec. 30-67. - Purpose.

A specific plan may be amended by changing the development standards or zoning designation of any zone whenever such an amendment is deemed necessary to protect or promote the public's health, safety or general welfare or when modification is viewed as appropriate in the context of generally accepted planning principles, surrounding land uses, and the general plan.

Sec. 30-68. - Pre-application meeting.

Prior to the filing of an application for an amendment to a specific plan, the applicant or the applicant's representative shall apply for a pre-application review by City staff.

(Ord. No. 1906, § 20, 10-25-22)

Sec. 30-69. - Application.

Applications for an amendment to a specific plan shall be filed with the Planning Division upon such forms and accompanied by such data, information, and fees as may be required by the Planning Division, to ensure a full presentation of the facts. No application shall be considered by the Planning Commission until the application is determined to be complete and all required fees have been paid to the City.

(1)

An amendment to a specific plan may be initiated by the Planning Commission, City Council, Director of Community Development, or the owner or authorized agent of the owner of the property for which the application is being made.

(2)

An amendment to provisions of this chapter may be initiated by the Planning Commission, City Council, Director of Community Development, or any person directly affected by the provisions of this chapter.

The Director of Community Development may request proof or authorization to file an application on behalf of another party.