DATE: August 23, 2016
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment to Text Application No. 374 (Applicant: County of Fresno)
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Consider and approve Amendment to Text Application No. 374 and adopt Ordinance amending Sections 873 and 877 of the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance (Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit and Variances) to revise the additional time extension opportunities language for land use permit applications (Conditional Use Permits and Variances ) in the unincorporated areas of Fresno County.
REPORT
This item comes before the Board with a recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission. Staff has determined that the subject proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) - Actions that will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission's June 16, 2016 action is attached as Exhibit 1.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the Board determines that alternative language is preferable to the Amendment to Text as presented, it would be appropriate to make a motion to direct staff to prepare an alternative amendment to be heard by the Board at a later date.
If the Board determines that the proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is not consistent with the General Plan, a motion to deny Amendment to Text Application No. 374 would be appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Preparation of the Amendment to Text and the related Agenda Item in the amount of approximately $7,500 is a Net County Cost, which is being absorbed within the Department of Public Works and Planning Org 43600200 FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
An Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is a legislative act requiring final approval from the Board. If approved, the amended Zoning Ordinance would then become effective 30 days after adoption. Specific language relating to this Amendme...
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