(A) Applications to amend the General Plan text or maps may be initiated by any person who is able to demonstrate a legal vested interest in the proposed application. The authorized agent of any person with a legal vested interest may also initiate an application. The Planning Director may request proof of ownership or authorization to apply prior to the acceptance of any application.
(B) In the case of a proposed amendment to the General Plan land use policy map, if the property for which the amendment is proposed is in more than one ownership, the majority of owners or their authorized agents shall be required to sign the application.
(C) The City Council or the Planning Commission may initiate an application to amend the General Plan.
(D) No more than four General Plan amendments may be initiated in any one calendar year. Applications by members of the public for such amendments will be considered by the City Council in March, June, September and December of each calendar year. All applications will be processed individually until being forwarded to the City Council. Applications may be combined as necessary to comply with the limited number of times amendments may be considered under state law. The Planning Commission or City Council may initiate an amendment at any time provided the number of amendments to any element of the general plan shall not exceed that allowed by state law.
(Ord. 1104, passed 7-19-04)