This ordinance clarifies the time limits for appealing decisions made by the Zoning Administrator and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and public welfare needs.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code and the Planning Code to clarify time periods for appeals of decisions or determinations by the Zoning Administrator; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to clarify appeal timelines for decisions made by the Zoning Administrator, initiated by Mayor Lurie.
Mayor Lurie introduced a proposed ordinance to amend the Business and Tax Regulations Code and the Planning Code to clarify time periods for appeals of decisions by the Zoning Administrator.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance is not defined as a project under CEQA Guidelines, as it does not result in a physical change in the environment.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval of the proposed ordinance, affirming its consistency with the General Plan.
The Planning Commission transmitted its recommendation for approval to the Board of Supervisors, detailing the findings and rationale for the ordinance.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which was subsequently approved by the Mayor.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
