Rezoning/Planned Development Information
Dept/Div. Contact: Planning Division - (209) 577-5267
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Description: Rezoning is the reclassification of
uses or types of development that are permitted in any given
area of the City. This may be limited to a single property,
or may include several properties. The Planned Development
Zone goes one step further by providing development
entitlements in conjunction with rezoning a property.
Examples: The City's zoning ranges from R-1
(Low-Density Residential) to M-2 (Heavy Industrial). An
example of a rezoning would be to convert a property under
one of these classifications, such as a P-O (Professional
Office) to a different classification, such as C-1
(Neighborhood Commercial).
PROCESS OVERVIEW:
Submit Preliminary Proposal
This submittal is an optional courtesy review by
Planning staff, which provides applicants with
preliminary feedback on development proposals
prior to submitting a full application. It does
not include review by other departments
or divisions.
Where to submit:
Planning Division
1010 Tenth Street, 3rd
Floor [Directions]
(209) 577-5267
What to bring:
- 2 Plot Plans full-size, to scale, dimensioned*
- 2 Building Elevations full-size, to scale, dimensioned*
- Cover letter describing
proposal; providing contact information
* Only required for a Planned Development
application
Information/Forms:
(#ZON2P)
Submit Concept Review
This review
is an optional comprehensive review that
includes comments from all City departments and
divisions.
Where to submit:
Planning Division
1010 Tenth Street, 3rd
Floor [Directions]
(209) 577-5267
What to bring:
- 30 Plot Plans full-size, to scale, dimensioned*
- 2 Building Elevations full-size, to scale, dimensioned*
- Cover letter describing proposal with contact
information
- Payment for Concept Review
* Only required for a Planned Development
application
Information/Forms:
(#ZON2C)
Submit an Application
Once the
preliminary proposal or concept review process
concludes, an application will need to be submitted.
Once the application packet has been determined to be
complete, most projects will take 16-20 weeks to
process. Some project may take longer than others
depending on environmental impacts and other
considerations.
Where to submit:
Planning Division
1010 Tenth Street, 3rd Floor [Directions]
(209) 577-5267
What to bring:
- 1 Uniform Application
- 30 Plot Plans full-size, to scale, dimensioned*
- 2 Building Elevations full-size, to scale, dimensioned*
- Payment for Plot Plan Review
Fee
- Payment for Environmental Review Fee, if
applicable
* Only required for a Planned Development
application
Information/Forms:
(#ZON2A)
Additional Requirements
Some applications may have additional
requirements. These will be determined by
Planning Staff after review of the initial
application.
Project Review
All application packets must be received by a Planner
to determine if all submittal criteria have been met. A Project Planner will be assigned to process
the application and will review the application
with staff members from other departments (Fire
Prevention, Public Works, Building Safety,
and Transportation) for their input.
Staff Report
When the project review period has ended and the
identified issues have been resolved, the application is scheduled for a
public hearing before the
Planning Commission . A
staff report is written, and a copy is mailed to
the applicant. The staff report includes staff's
recommendation and conditions to be
applied to the project, if applicable.
Public Notification
Public Hearing notices are sent to all property
owners within 300 feet of the property 20 days
prior to the Planning
Commission hearing.
Public Hearing
A rezoning requires
two public hearings: a hearing by the Planning
Commission, and a final approval hearing by the
City Council.
Planning Commission Hearing:
At this public hearing, staff provides an
oral report on the proposal and the staff
recommendation. The applicant is then given an
opportunity to address the Commission, and
members of the public are asked for input. The
Commission will then makes its decision whether
to recommend approval or denial to the City
Council.
Appeal:
During a 15-day period after the
public hearing, the applicant or members of the public
may appeal the Commission's decision to the
City Council by filing a letter
of appeal with the City Clerk's Office
(fee). Denials by City Council cannot be appealed.
City Council Hearing:
The format for the
City Council hearing
parallels that of the Planning Commission, as
delineated above. If the rezoning is approved,
there is a second reading of the action at the
following Council meeting. The rezoning does not
become effective until 30 days after second
reading. Denials by City Council cannot be
appealed.
POST-APPLICATION INFORMATION
Subsequent to project approval there may be additional processes required before a project can be constructed, such as obtaining a
building permit; additional
fees may be incurred.
Related Forms & Handouts
(#ZON2)
These documents are provided in PDF Format. You
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Have
Questions?
Contact our Planning Division at
(209) 577-5267.
This page was updated on: Sunday, January 27, 2008 6:48:28 PM
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