In determining whether to approve or disapprove an application for a tentative map, the Planning Commission shall apply only those ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the date the Director of Community Development has determined that the application is complete, pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code § 65943, except in the following instances:
(A) The city has initiated proceedings to modify land use regulations by way of ordinance, resolution or motion.
(B) The city has published legal notice containing a description sufficient to notify the public of the nature of the proposed change in the applicable general or specific plans, and zoning or subdivision ordinances.
(C) Whenever the city has performed both (A) and (B), it may apply any ordinances, policies or standards enacted or instituted as a result of those proceedings which are in effect on the date the Planning Commission approves or disapproves the tentative map.
(1) If the applicant requests changes in applicable ordinances, policies or standards in connection with the same development project, any ordinances, policies or standards adopted pursuant to the applicant's request shall apply.
(2) The Planning Commission (or on appeal, the City Council) may modify or delete any of the conditions of approval recommended in the Community Development Department's report, except conditions required by city ordinance or by the City Engineer related to public health and safety or to standards approved by the City Engineer. The Planning Commission and City Council may add additional requirements as a condition of their approval.
('86 Code, § 22.20.100) (Ord. 4120, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 4735, passed 5-14-18)