A. Findings for Plan Amendments. An amendment to the General Plan or any specific plan, neighborhood plan, or area plan may be approved only if all of the following findings are made:
1. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the plan being amended;
2. If the proposed amendment is to a specific plan, neighborhood plan or area plan, it is consistent with the General Plan; and
3. The site is physically suitable, including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints, for the proposed land use or development.
B. Findings for Zoning Map and Development Regulations Amendments. An amendment to the Zoning Map or these Regulations may be approved only if the following findings are made:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and any applicable neighborhood and area plans; and
2. Finding for Zoning Map Amendments: The site is physically suitable, including, but not limited to access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints, for the requested zoning designations and anticipated land use and development.
3. Finding for Amendments to These Regulations: The proposed amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of these Regulations and compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the applicable zoning districts for which it is proposed.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2223)