(A) The City Council may identify those portions of the city where a specific plan is appropriate by adopting a resolution of intention for a specific plan designation. At the discretion of the City Council, specific plans may be initiated and prepared by the city or by a property owner or owners of any parcels subject to requirements of this chapter.
(B) For any specific plan application submitted by a property owner or owners, or a designated representative, a pre-application meeting with the Director of Community Development shall be required prior to the formal submission of the specific plan application. The purpose of this meeting is to review with the applicant the city’s requirements for specific plan content, applicable policies, infrastructure needs and other information as determined by the Director of Community Development.
(C) In addition to a formal application completed pursuant to the requirements of this chapter, the applicant shall submit a draft specific plan containing text and diagrams containing all information specified in Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65452 and 65452, as well as other information, standards and requirements specified by the city.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)