(A) Standards supplement and/or supersede. Specific plans may either supplement or supersede land use regulations applicable to the subject property, including all previously adopted ordinances, standards and guidelines. In the event an inconsistency or conflict exists between standards adopted within a specific plan and comparable provisions of this chapter or other development standards, the standards and regulations made part of the specific plan shall prevail.
(B) Specific Plan content. Each specific plan shall identify specific land uses, standards and criteria necessary for the development, maintenance and use of the subject property in compliance with the policies and programs of the General Plan. Each specific plan shall clearly specify how and to what extent the plan is to improve upon, supplement or supersede any adopted ordinance, regulations and standards. Where not otherwise specifically referenced and addressed by a specific plan, all adopted ordinances, regulations, standards and guidelines of the city shall apply.
(C) Specific Plan additional content. In addition to the minimum content requirements specified in Cal. Gov’t Code § 65451, the following shall be included in all specific plans:
(1) Statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the General Plan;
(2) Policies for development and standards for regulating development within the plan area;
(3) The proposed land uses for all areas covered by the plan;
(4) General site design standards and guidelines for all developments;
(5) The types and location of streets;
(6) Public facilities and infrastructure required to serve developments within the plan area;
(7) Landscaping and parking lot treatments;
(8) Proposed conservation, open space or recreation areas; and
(9) Any other programs, guidelines or standards appropriate for the plan area.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)