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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board receive a presentation on the Legal Nonconforming chapter of the Draft Zoning Ordinance; and provide direction regarding the same. (Refer Item No. 40, 12/4/12) (Est. Time: 1.5 Hr.)
FUNDING: General Fund.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact or change to net County Cost associated with this item.
BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2011 the Board adopted ROI 182-2011 and directed the Chief Administrator to proceed with the preparation of all necessary documentation and CEQA review requirements for the Targeted General Plan Amendment and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update.
Targeted General Plan Amendment
On April 4, 2011 the Board adopted a Resolution of Intention (ROI 051-2011) for a Targeted General Plan Amendment, a County initiated amendment following findings from the first five-year review of the General Plan. On July 25, 2011, Development Services presented to the Board of Supervisors a list of key issues and options for addressing identified General Plan amendment components discussed on April 4, 2011 as part of the General Plan 5-year review. The Board directed staff to return with a comprehensive ROI, including previously adopted ROI's to amend the General Plan, and directed staff to included items outlined in the July 25, 2011 Staff Report.
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update
The Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the El Dorado County Code) is one of the principal means to implement the General Plan. Land Use Element Implementation Measure LU-A and several other policies and measures direct the County to update the ordinance, bringing it into conformance with the General Plan and implement several policy directives. Additionally, the update is intended to improve the functionality of the ordinance and address inconsistencies with state and federal laws. Numerous public hearings, workshops and community interest group meetings have been held to help inform the update of the Zoning Ordi...
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