A. Commission and Council Review. An application for a specific plan shall be considered by the Commission and Council.
1. Commission. Following a public hearing, the Commission shall forward a resolution to the Council recommending that the Council approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed specific plan based on the findings identified in Subsection B. (Findings for Adoption), below.
2. Council. Upon receipt of the Commission’s recommendation, the Council shall conduct a public hearing and either approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed specific plan based on the findings identified in Subsection B. (Findings for Adoption), below.
B. Findings for Adoption. A specific plan may be adopted only if all of the following findings are first made:
1. The proposed plan is consistent with the General Plan in compliance with Government Code Section 65454;
2. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s);
3. The proposed plan shall ensure development of desirable character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood; and
4. The proposed plan will contribute to a balance of land uses so that local residents may work and shop in the community in which they live.
C. Method of Adoption. The specific plan shall be adopted by ordinance or by resolution of the Council, in compliance with Government Code Section 65453. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)