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Staff Report- Chairman and Planning Commission

Subject:Coalinga Planning and Zoning Code 5-Year Review Update: (1) Purpose and Intent (2) Definitions
Meeting DateAugust 13, 2019
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Prepared By:Sean Brewer, Community Development Director


I.    RECOMMENDATION:

Planning Commission review, discussion and direction to staff regarding modifications to the purpose and intent and definitions sections of the Coalinga Planning and Zoning Code. 

II.    BACKGROUND:

The City of Coalinga prepared a comprehensive zoning code update in 2014. It has been five (5) years since the adoption Ordinance No. 776 which updated Title 9 of the Coalinga Municipal Code related to Planning and Zoning. Staff feels that it is appropriate to review the planning and zoning code periodically to ensure that it is accomplishing what the City intended related to development through its zoning regulations.    

III.   PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS:

The first chapter of the Title 9 identifies and explains the purpose and intent of the zoning code. It also includes all the definitions for various terms in the code such as use classifications, measurements, and Local, State and Federal terms. Below are the following links to the Chapter 1 Article 1 and Article 2 related to the above sections. The purpose of this item is to generate discussion and direction towards a future ordinance amendment to Title 9 that will then be brought before the City Council for ordinance adoption. 

 

Chapter 1, Article 1 - Purpose and Intent

 

Chapter 1, Article 2 - Definitions



IV.   FISCAL IMPACT:

None determined at this time. 

V.    REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:

ATTACHMENTS:
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Chapter 1 of Article 9 (Purpose and Intent and Definitions)