Changes in the boundaries of districts established by this title may be initiated by any one of the following actions:
A. By application of a property owner in accord with the requirements of Chapter 19.12, which shall include the following:
1. A description and map showing the boundaries of existing and requested districts, and identifying the property for which a change of district is requested;
2. A written statement setting forth the reasons for the application and all facts relied upon by the applicant in support thereof;
3. Written copy of the applicant's description of how the proposed change complies with the Findings listed in the chapter that pertains to the requested change;
B. By motion of the City Council, or by motion of the Planning Commission, which may include any public or private property, and shall be accompanied by:
1. Maps or descriptions necessary to define existing and proposed boundaries of districts, and
2. A statement, describing in general terms, the reasons for consideration of a change in district boundaries.
C. Findings: The Approval Body may approve of an application to change the district boundaries, if it finds all of the following:
1. That the proposed zoning is in accord with this title of the Municipal Code and the City's Comprehensive General Plan.
2. The proposed zoning is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. 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 designation(s) and anticipated land use development(s).
4. The proposed zoning will promote orderly development of the City.
5. That the proposed zoning is not detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of subject parcels.
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)