(A) Zoning Code amendments. The City Council may approve a Zoning Code amendment only if all of the following findings are made.
(B) Findings required for all Zoning Code and map amendments.
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan or area plan.
(2) The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other provisions of the Zoning Code.
(3) The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
(C) Additional finding for Zoning Map amendments. The affected site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size and other characteristics to accommodate development that complies with the Zoning Code and General Plan and contributes to the health, safety and welfare of the property, surrounding properties and the community at large.
(D) General plan amendments. The City Council may approve a General Plan amendment only if all of the following findings are made.
(E) Findings for all general plan amendments.
(1) The proposed amendment is in the public interest.
(2) The proposed amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan.
(3) The proposed amendment complies with state law applicable to the General Plan as established in Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 65300 et seq.
(F) Additional finding for land use map amendments. The affected site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size and other characteristics to accommodate development that complies with the General Plan and contributes to the health, safety and welfare of the property, surrounding properties and the community at large.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)