§ 106.74.060. Findings

An amendment to the General Plan, specific plan, the Zoning Map, or this Zoning Code may be approved only if all of the following findings are made, as applicable to the type of amendment.

A.

Findings for General Plan and specific plan amendments.

1.

The amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan or specific plan, as applicable;

2.

In the case of a specific plan, the amendment is consistent with the General Plan;

3.

The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and

4.

The affected site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for proposed or anticipated uses and/or development.

B.

Findings for Zoning Map/Code amendments.

1.

Findings required for all Zoning Map/Code amendments:

a.

The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan; and

b.

The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

2.

Additional finding for Zoning Map amendments: The affected site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested zoning designation and proposed or anticipated uses and/or development.