9.13.010: PURPOSE OF SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS:
The Specific Plan (SP) Zone is established to implement sections 65450 through 65457 of the State Government Code. As provided for in the Government Code, a specific plan is designed to provide for flexibility, innovative use of land resources and development, a variety of housing and other development types, and an effective and safe method of pedestrian and vehicular circulation. A specific plan may be adopted for any property or group of properties meeting the criteria set forth in this chapter and chapter 9.70, "Specific Plans", of this title. The Specific Plan Zone shall apply to all properties lying within the boundaries of a specific plan that has been adopted by resolution or ordinance of the Council. (Ord. 253, 12-16-2014)