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Chapter 10.88 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS

Tulare Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Tulare

§ 10.88.010 Purpose.

The purpose of a general plan amendment is to allow for modifications to the Tulare General Plan text (e.g., goals, policies, or implementation programs), the General Plan Land Use Map, the General Plan Circulation Map, or other elements of the Tulare General Plan. The purpose of a specific plan amendment is to adopt a new or modify an existing, approved specific plan.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.88.020 Application process.

(A) Applications for a general plan or specific plan amendment shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 10.70.

  • (B) A general plan amendment affecting the General Plan Land Use Map or other map in the General Plan may be

filed by a property owner or authorized agent of land that is affected by the proposed amendment.

  • (C) A specific plan amendment may be filed by a property owner or authorized agent of land that is affected by the proposed amendment.

(D) A general plan or specific plan amendment may be initiated by the City Council or the Planning Commission. Either authority may initiate such an amendment upon a written request by the Director or upon a written request with application fee by an interested person.

  • (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.88.030 Findings.

(A) Before a general plan or specific plan amendment may be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 10.70:

  • (1) The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.

  • (2) The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.

  • (3) The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.

  • (4) The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

  • (B) A general plan or specific plan amendment may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.

  • (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.88.040 Notice of decision.

A notice of decision of a general plan or specific plan amendment shall be processed consistent with Chapter 10.70. (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.88.050 Appeals.

The decision of the City Council regarding a general plan or specific plan amendment is final. (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.88.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.

A general plan or specific plan amendment is final upon its effective date and does not expire. (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.88.070 Revocation.

A general plan or specific plan amendment may not be revoked, except by filing a new application in accordance with Chapter 10.70.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

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▸ Contents — Tulare Zoning Code
Tulare Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 10.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 10.04 — CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY
  3. Chapter 10.06 — ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 10.08 — LAND USE TABLES
  5. Chapter 10.10 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  6. Chapter 10.12 — RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE
  7. Chapter 10.14 — LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  8. Chapter 10.16 — MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 10.18 — HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  10. Chapter 10.20 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
  11. Chapter 10.22 — OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  12. Chapter 10.24 — RETAIL COMMERCIAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 10.26 — SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  14. Chapter 10.28 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 10.30 — HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 10.32 — PUBLIC LANDS ZONE
  17. Chapter 10.34 — PARKS AND RECREATION ZONE
  18. Chapter 10.36 — AGRICULTURE/OPEN SPACE ZONE
  19. Chapter 10.40 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE
  20. Chapter 10.42 — DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE
  21. Chapter 10.44 — AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
  22. Chapter 10.46 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE
  23. Chapter 10.48 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  24. Chapter 10.50 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  25. Chapter 10.52 — LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
  26. Chapter 10.54 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  27. Chapter 10.56 — SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
  28. Chapter 10.58 — SIDEWALK VENDING AND STATIONARY MOBILE VENDORS
  29. Chapter 10.60 — SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS
  30. Chapter 10.62 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
  31. Chapter 10.64 — RIGHT TO FARM
  32. Chapter 10.66 — FARMLAND MITIGATION
  33. Chapter 10.68 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS
  34. Chapter 10.70 — PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
  35. Chapter 10.72 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  36. Chapter 10.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
  37. Chapter 10.76 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  38. Chapter 10.78 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
  39. Chapter 10.80 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  40. Chapter 10.82 — DENSITY BONUS
  41. Chapter 10.84 — VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
  42. Chapter 10.86 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
  43. Chapter 10.88 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
  44. Chapter 10.89 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  45. Chapter 10.90 — NON-CONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  46. Chapter 10.92 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  47. Chapter 10.94 — ANNEXATIONS
  48. Chapter 10.96 — DEFINITION OF LAND USES
  49. Chapter 10.98 — DEFINITION OF TERMS

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