HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11 - Ad Hoc Committee for Revisions to the Zoning CodeRESOLUTION NO. 2005- 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH ESTABLISHING THE AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR
REVISIONS TO THE ZONING CODE
WHEREAS, the complexity of the Zoning Code creates difficulties in its
administration and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach desires to
consider simplification of the Zoning Code as means to improve the process of
issuing building permits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of clear and
understandable zoning regulations to property owners and others seeking to
improve property in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also recognizes the importance of effective
zoning regulations in maintaining quality residential neighborhoods and
commercial districts, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to establish an open, public planning
process for the consideration of revisions to the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT
The Ad Hoc Committee for Revisions to the Zoning Code (Committee) shall be
established as of the date this Resolution is approved by four members of the
City Council voting at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council,
SECTION 2. DUTIES
The Committee shall have the following duties:
a) Work with a consultant and City staff to develop a list of desirable
revisions to the Zoning Code.
b) Review all revisions drafted by the consultant and City staff and refine
and /or modify as necessary.
c) Recommend to City Council the revisions to the Zoning Code for initiation
of Code amendments.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION
The Committee shall consist of the following members appointed by, and sen ing
at the pleasure of, the Mayor:
a) One (1) City Council member
b) Two (2) members of the public
c) Two (2) Planning Commissioners
d) Two (2) Architects /design professionals
e) One (1) Builder /Developer
SECTION 4. TERM
The term of the Committee shall expire at such time as the Committee transmits
possible Zoning Code amendments for consideration of initiation by the City
Council. The City Council shall review the progress of and continuing need for
the Committee one year after the date it is first established.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2005.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LaVonne M. Harkless, Cite Clerk of the City of Newport Beach. California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
resolution; being Resolution No. 2005 -11 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by
the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council; duly and regularly held on the
22nd day of February 2005; and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following cote, to
wit:
Ayes: Heffernan, Rosansky, Webb, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor Bromberg
Noes: None
Absent: Ridgeway
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 23rd day of February 3005.
(Seal)
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California