PC19-471RESOLUTION NO. PC 19.471
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNGIL ADOPT AN
UPDATED ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, on December 1 , 2009, the City Council of the City of Menifee ("City") adopted
Ordinance 2009-66, providing that certain Ordinances and Resolutions of the County of
Riverside, including Ordinance 348, shall remain in full force and effect as City Ordinances
effective February 1,2010, until repealed, amended, or replaced by the city's own ordinances
adopted by the City Council.
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2013-123, amending
Ordinance 2009-66 to correct clerical errors and errata appearing and to re-adopt certain
provisions of the Riverside County Code.
WHEREAS, at various times since 2009, the City Council has added chapters to the
exiting Menifee Municipal Code Title 9, Planning and Zoning, to address specific uses or
processes, such as accessory dwelling units, signage, and detached accessory buildings, and
to create the Economic Development Corridor zone.
WHEREAS, there cunently exist within the City several Specific Plans that reference back
to Ordinance 348, with modifications.
WHEREAS, since adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2009-66 and2013-123, the City began the
process of creating c,omprehensive "Menifee-specific" zoning, subdivision, and grading
ordinances that are consistent with and implement the adopted 2013 City General Plan.
WHEREAS, this Comprehensive Development Code Update ("CDCU") has as a goal
adoption of regulations that are user-friendly and effectively assist City and applicants achieve
the vision, goals and, objectives of the 2013 General Plan while establishing clear procedures
for the review and processing of development projects in the City.
WHEREAS, the CDCU consists of three main code amendments to the Menifee
Municipal Code: update to Title 9, "Planning and Zoning," and the additions of Title 7
"Subdivisions" and Chapter 8.26 "Grading Regulations."
WHEREAS, the City consulted with Michael Baker lnternational regarding the CDCU and
engaged the consultant's services to prepare a prc,posed zoning ordinance that is consistent
with State laws, regulations in sunounding jurisdictions, and best practices, while addressing
Menifee-specific items and conditions.
WHEREAS, the City's consultant for the CDCU met with the Community Development
Department staff, Public Works-Engineering staff, and community stakeholders to obtain
feedback and direction.
WHEREAS, on April 10,2019, the Planning Commission received a presentation on a
draft Zoning Map.
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WHEREAS, on April 17,2019, the City Council received a presentation on a draft
Comprehensive Development Code and a draft Zoning Map.
WHEREAS, the draft Zoning Map is consistent with the 20,13 General plan land use
designations. Each 2013 General Plan land use designation has a conesponding implementing
Zone.
WHEREAS, on October 13,2019, Municipat Code Amendment ("MCA") No. DEV2019-
038 was publicly noticed within The Press Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation, for a
public hearing before the City of Menifee Planning Commission scheduled for October 23, 2019.
WHEREAS, on October 23,2019, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the proposed MCA No. DEV2019-038; opened the hearing to receive public
testimony; reviewed all materials in the staff report and accompanying documents to recommend
adoption of an updated zoning map; and considered the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq.) with regard
to the possible impacts that the proposed MCA No. DEV2019-038 may have upon the
environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Menifee Planning Commission recommends to the City
Council of the City of Menifee as follows:
Section 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporate herein.
Section 2. That the City Council find that pursuant to Section 1 51 68(c)(2) of Title 14 of
the california code of Regulations, the proposed code amendments and map amendments do
not require additional review under CEQA. The community Development Department has
determined that the proposed amendments are consistent with the Environmental lmpact Report
(ElR) forthe General Plan certified in September2013 (SCH# 2012071033) and would not result
in new impacts. The updates to the Development Code implement the adopted General Plan.
As the update of the Code was considered in the General Plan ElR, pursuant to the provisions
of CEQA no further environmental analysis is required.
Further, that the City Council find that proposed MCA No. DEV2019-038 would not fall
within the definition of a "project" under the CEQA because it, as a nanative change to the
Municipal Code, does not have the potential for resulting in a direct or indirect physical change
in the environment (CEQA Guidelines 15378(a)) and is an administrative activity of the City that
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (CEQA Guidelines
15378(bX5)). ln addition, that the City Council find that proposed MCA No. DEV2019-038 is
exempt from CEQA because there is no possibility that the proposed ordinance, as a textural
change to the Municipal Code, may have a significant impact on the physical environment
(CEQA Guidelines 1 506'l ) and because, per Section 15061(bX3), it can be seen with certainty
to have no possibility of a significant effect upon the environment.
Section 3. That the City Council find that proposed MCA No. DEV2019-038 is
consistent with the requirements of the City of Menifee Municipal Code regarding the process of
amending the Municipal Code.
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Section4. That the City Council find that proposed MCA No. DEV2019-038 shail
preserve the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of and visitors to the City of
Menifee.
Section 5.That the City Council find that the updated Zoning Map complies with
applicable requirements of State law.
Section 6. That the City Council find that the updated Zoning Map is consistent with
the 2013 General Plan
Section 7. That the City Council adopt an updated Zoning tMap, as set forth in Exhibit
A hereto
Section 8.Severability. lf a ny section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Resolution, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared
invalid or unconstitutional, without regard to whether any portion of the Resolution would be
subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 9.E Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
Section 1 0.Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of Menifee shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23'd DAY OF OCTOBER , 2019.
Rob rwin, Chair
ATTEST:
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l, Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Menifee, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Planning Commission Resolution No. PC19-471 was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Menifee at a meeting thereof held on the 23 day of October 2019 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Diederich, Phillips, Thomas, KanuinNoes: None
Absent: MadridAbstain: None
hanie Roseen, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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