Laserfiche WebLink
intends to ensure that signs are situated to minimize detrimental impacts. <br />The change to the billboard standards will result in billboard construction <br />that minimizes visual impacts. <br />E. On December 11, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public <br />hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public <br />testimony concerning Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04. <br />F. On January 16, 2024, the City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing and <br />considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony <br />concerning Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04. <br />Section 2. The City Council finds and determines that this ordinance is not <br />subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA and <br />Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this <br />Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review because it will not result in a direct or reasonably <br />foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility it will <br />have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a "project", as defined in Section <br />15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. As a result, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review <br />No. 2023-115, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance. <br />Section 3. Section 41-190 (General restrictions) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is <br />hereby amended to read as follows: <br />Sec. 41-190. - General restrictions. <br />Except as hereinafter provided: <br />(a) No building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered except in <br />conformance to the provisions contained herein; nor shall any building or land be <br />used for any purpose other than that which is permitted in the district or modified <br />district in which such building or land is located. All uses, as defined in Division 2 <br />of Article 1 of this Chapter, not expressly permitted in any zoning district are <br />prohibited. <br />(b) No building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the <br />height or size limit herein established for the district or modified district in which <br />such building is located. <br />(c) No lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that any yard area or other open <br />spaces shall be smaller than prescribed by this chapter. <br />(d) No yard or other open space provided about any building for the purpose of <br />complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered as providing a <br />yard or open space for any other building; provided further that no yard or open <br />space on an adjoining property shall be considered as providing a yard or open <br />space on a lot whereon a building is to be erected. <br />Ordinance No. NS-XXX <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />