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Zoning Amendments
 
Zoning Amendment Procedures
 
Zoning Districts are established to regulate the use(s) of each property in the City. Zoning relates to the nature of that allowed use, such as residential, commercial, industrial, office and public uses.

Any zoning district established by the Zoning Ordinance (or the boundaries of any district) may be changed, amended or altered. Any property in the City may be zoned or rezoned whenever public necessity, community welfare and property zoning practice indicate a change is warranted. The zone change should be consistent with the City's General Plan.

Zoning map changes may be originated by the City Council, the Planning Commission or the property owner. Amendments of the text of the Zoning Ordinance are initiated by the City Council or the Planning Commission (Zoning Ordinance Article 56).