PCRES 2006-044PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS
9.20.030 AND 9.50.030 TABLE 9-2 OF TITLE 9,
PLANNING, PERTAINING TO THE REFERENCING OF
EXISTING SPECIAL ZONING SYMBOLS
CASE NO. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2006-085
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, certain geographic areas within the City of La Quinta have a
need for alternate development standards other than those set forth in the applicable
sections of the Zoning Code because the normal standards may not be appropriate;
and,
WHEREAS, Section 9.20.030 enables the City to establish alternate
development standards for a particular geographic area than those set forth for the
zoning district covering the area by means of special zoning symbols; and,
WHEREAS, Section 9.50.030, Table 9-2, which identifies the residential
development standards, is commonly used as a quick reference but does not include
references to the existing special zoning symbols used within the City of La Quinta;
and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined a need to cross-reference the existing
special zoning symbols within the residential development standards; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined a need for a statutory reference
regarding special zoning symbols between the Zoning Code and the official Zoning
Map of the City of La Quinta; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings recommending
approval of said Zoning Code Amendment:
1. The proposed Amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and land use
designations, ensuring land use compatibility.
2. The proposed Amendments cross-reference existing codes and thus have no
effect on the existing zoning, development standards, procedures, or policies.
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-044
Zoning Code Amendment 2006-085
Special Zoning. Districts
3. The proposed Amendments will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, as they have been determined to have no impact and conform to
the City's existing standards and requirements.
4. The proposed Amendments support the orderly development of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
Section 1. That Chapter 9.20.030, Special Zoning Symbols, of the La Quinta
Municipal Code, be amended as contained in the attached Exhibit "A."
Section 2. That Chapter 9.50.030 Table 9-2, of the La Quinta Municipal Code,
be amended as contained in the attached Exhibit "B."
Section 3. Environmental Determination. This Ordinance has compiled with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" in that the Community Development Department has determined that the
Amendments to the Municipal Code are exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and
Section 15268(a) of the CEQA Guidelines.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 28' day of November, 2006, by the following vote
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
L QUILL, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2006-044
Zoning Code Amendment 2006-085
Special Zoning Districts
ATTEST:
as
DOUGLAS .EVANS,
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
2006-044 "EXHIBIT A" NOT ATTACHED