CHAPTER 17.110
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS

   17.110.010   Initiation

   17.110.020   Proceedings

   17.110.030   Findings Required

   17.110.040   Associated Project Required

   17.110.050   Technical Revisions and Updates to the General Plan

   17.110.060   City-Initiated General Plan Amendments

17.110.010 Initiation

Amendments to the General Plan text or land use policy map may be initiated as provided for in Section 17.100.020 of this Zoning Code.

17.110.020 Proceedings

Applications to amend the General Plan shall be processed as provided for in the California Government Code, Sections 65350-653517.

17.110.030 Findings Required

Prior to approving or recommending approval of a General Plan amendment, the responsible hearing body shall make the following findings:

   (a)    That the proposed amendment is in the public interest, and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment;

   (b)    That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan;

   (c)    That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of the Zoning Code, subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan; and

   (d)    In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, that the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties.