(A) Application. A qualified applicant shall submit an application accompanied by the required fee, pursuant to Chapter 23.24. The Community Development Director may require an applicant to submit such additional information and supporting data as considered necessary to process the application. The Director may allow amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map to be processed concurrently with other applications.
(B) Staff report. The Community Development Director shall prepare a report and recommendation to the Planning Commission on any amendment application. The report shall include, but is not limited to, a discussion of how the proposed amendment meets the criteria in § 23.33.080 (if applicable), as well as an environmental document prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Applications involving projects for which an environmental document is required shall not be heard until the environmental assessment procedures required by CEQA are satisfied.
(C) Public hearing and notice. All amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code, and Zoning Map shall be referred to the Planning Commission, which shall conduct at least one public hearing on any proposed amendment. At least ten days before the date of any public hearing, the Planning Division shall provide notice as provided for in § 23.24.050. Notice of the hearing also shall be mailed or delivered to any local agency expected to provide essential facilities or services to the property that is the subject of the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)