Report Prepared by: Kim Espinosa, Planning Manager, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Categorical Exemption and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 20.74 (Appeals), 20.44.170 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses), 20.64 (Administrative Responsibility), 20.68 (Permit Requirements), and 20.70 (Public Notice And Hearings) of the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Appeals and the Number of Votes Required for Planning Commission Action
REPORT IN BRIEF
Adopt a Categorical Exemption and Introduce an Ordinance amending various sections of the Zoning Ordinance regarding appeals and the number of votes required for Planning Commission action.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting a Categorical Exemption (Environmental Review #21-03); and,
B. Introducing Ordinance 2523, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.74 (Appeals), 20.44.170 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses), 20.64 (Administrative Responsibility), 20.68 (Permit Requirements), and 20.70 (Public Notice And Hearings) of the Merced Municipal Code Regarding the Timing of Appeals and the Number of Votes Required To Adopt Planning Commission Actions.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Introduce the Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff; or,
2. Introduce the Ordinance, subject to modifications by City Council (identify specific items to be amended in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Section 20.80, "Zoning Ordinance Amendments," spells out procedures for amending the Zoning Ordinance.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
None.
DISCUSSION
Summary of Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance
Various changes to the Zoning Ordinance are being proposed regarding appeals and the number of v...
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