An amendment to the General Plan, the Zoning Map, or this Title may be approved only if all of the following findings can be made in a positive manner, as applicable to the type of amendment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to establish evidence in support of the required findings.
A. Mandatory Findings Required for all Amendments.
1. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the goals, policies, and strategies of all elements of the General Plan, and, in the case of a Zoning Code amendment, will not create any inconsistencies with this Title;
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City; and
3. The proposed amendment is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
B. Additional Finding for Zoning Map Amendments. The site(s) is physically suitable (including access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses and absence of physical constraints) for the requested zoning designation(s) and anticipated land use development.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)