The purpose of this chapter is to provide procedures for the amendment of the general plan, the zoning map, and this development code, whenever required by public convenience, health, safety, and general welfare. In addition, state law (Government Code Section 65400 et seq.) requires that the general plan be periodically updated. A general plan amendment may include revisions to actions, goals, land use designations, policies, or text. Zoning map amendments have the effect of rezoning property from one zoning district to another. Amendments to this development code may modify any procedures, provisions, requirements, or standards, applicable to the development, and/or use of property within the city.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)