Attachment No. 1.1
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
SUGGESTED FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA:
Zoning Text Amendment No. 22- 003 is categorically exempt pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment to a zoning ordi nance that does not change the development standards, density, intensity or authorize physical development.
SUGGESTED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 22-003:
1. Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 amends Chapter 222 (Floodplain Overlay District) by clarifying standards of construction. It is consistent with the policy of the General Plan as follows:
Policy HAZ-3A – Establish and maintain local flood prevention standards and practices that adequately protect public and private development and resources within the planning area.
The proposed amendment will bring the city’s flood ordinance into compliance with current FEMA requirements with the ultimate goal of increasing flood protection and minimizing loss.
2. Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for, the zoning district for which it is proposed because it will revise the citywide flood ordinance. It will not affect the zoning of any property or the allowed uses and development standards of any zoning district.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed because Zoning Text Amendment No. 22 -003 is necessary to comply with current FEMA requirements which will enable the city to continue to be a part of the National Flood Insurance Program.
4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice because Zoning Text Amendment No. 22-003 will ultimately increase flood protection and minimize risk of loss.