HomeMy WebLinkAboutLCPA 00-09; Various Code Changes; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (2)NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
CASE NAME: VARIOUS CODE CHANGES
PROJECT LOCATION: CITYWIDE
CASE NO: ZCA 00-02LLCPA 00-09MCA 03-0 1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of text changes to the Zoning Ordinance and,
to a lesser extent, other titles of the City’s Municipal Code. The changes affect the review and
processing of administrative and discretionary actions for many types of land use proposals. A
Local Coastal Program Amendment is necessary because the Zoning Ordinance is the
implementing ordinance of the Local Coastal Program. The project proposes no physical
development. The proposed changes can be summarized and highlighted as follows:
Revise procedures for the noticing of continued hearings and the review of some
applications, including subdivisions with panhandle lots and incomplete applications.
Revise and standardize the appeal process for most types of land use decisions.
Clarify standards relating to allowed protrusions above building height limits.
Replace outdated titles, such as “land use planning manager” with “planning director”
Update the names of zones to reflect currently adopted zones.
Revising variance findings to be consistent with the California Government Code.
Delete density provisions that are inconsistent with the General Plan.
Adding a definition for “wireless communication facilities” (i.e., cellular antenna
facilities and the like) and incorporating by reference a City policy on the same.
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PROPOSED DETERMINATION: The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental
review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of
Carlsbad. As a result of said review, the initial study (EIA Part 2) did not identify any potentially
significant impacts on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration will be
recommended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad City Council.
A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the proposed Negative
Declaration is on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California
92008. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the
Planning Department within 30 days of the date of this notice (see deadline date below).
The proposed project and Negative Declaration are subject to review and approvaVadoption by
the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission and City Council. Additional public notices will be
issued when those public hearings are scheduled. If you have any questions, please call Scott
Donne11 in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4618.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: MAY 25,2003
PUBLISH DATE: APRIL 25,2003
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 (760) 602-4600 FAX (760) 602-8559 www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us January 30,2003