The city shall adopt and maintain a general plan in accordance with the requirements of California Government Code section 65000 et seq., and applicable general plan guidelines prepared by the California office of planning and research.
(A) Consistency With The General Plan:
1. No use of land, buildings or structures for which an application is required pursuant to this title is to be approved for processing under this title unless it is consistent with the general plan or a concurrent general plan amendment request. In any case where there is a conflict in regulations between this title and the general plan, the general plan shall prevail.
2. All land divisions within the city and changes or amendments to land use classifications, districts or regulations, and conditional use permits, variances, development agreements, site plans and other permits and approvals shall be consistent with the general plan and all applicable specific plans.
3. A proposed use or approval is consistent with the general plan when the following conditions exist:
(a) The proposed use is allowed in the land use designation in which the use is located, as shown by the land use map, and as described in the text of the general plan;
(b) The proposed use is in conformance with the goals, objectives, policies, programs and guidelines of the elements of the general plan and the intent thereof; and
(c) The proposed use is to be established and maintained in a manner which is consistent with the elements of the general plan and all applicable provisions contained therein.
(B) Determinations Of Consistency With The General Plan: The planning director shall have the responsibility to prepare reports and make determinations as to the conformity of applications and requests pursuant to this title.
(C) Administration Of The General Plan: The planning director shall have the responsibility to investigate and make recommendations to the planning commission and/or city council regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general plan or any element thereof, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open space and natural resources, and for the efficient and effective expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the general plan. (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008)