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General Plan Amendment No. 2007-02 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-03 Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-O1 June 11, 2007 Page 4 General Plan Amendment The general plan amendment will amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Land Use Element will contain a Policy Goal that will allow the City to support condominium subdivisions projects based on the site complying with the current development standards. Additionally, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element will be modified to encourage rehabilitation of both commercial and industrial properties. Zoning Ordinance Amendment In order to create development standards, staff will amend Chapter 41 of the SAMC. These standards will allow the City to require condominium projects to upgrade the project site in order to comply with the current City standards. This will help to address any life and safety issues, long term maintenance of the site, and to ensure that the project site maintains its economic vitality. Ordinance Amendment This will create the process for the approval of a non-residential condominium subdivision. As there are no current processes for this type of development, the City will create the requirement of a non- residential condominium development permit within Chapter 34 of the SAMC. This permit will be required prior to the approval of any subdivision maps for condominium purposes. Additionally, all non- residential condominium maps will require the review and approval of the Planning Commission and City Council. Policy 2.8 of the General Plan land use element indicates that the City should promote rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourage increased levels of capital investment. The City should create standards that focus on what on-site improvements need to be completed with the subdivision in order to create a completely upgraded project site. Additionally, Policy 5.11 of the Land Use Element encourages developments that provide a clean and safe environment for the City's residents, workers and visitors. By creating standards that aid in the maintenance of the site, the City will create developments that minimize the potential for safety hazards. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2007-02, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-03 and Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-O1. 75B-5