HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC - RES NO 6933RESOLUTION NO. 6933
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 92.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING
CODE RELATED TO THE ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR
CHILDCARE USES (CASE 5.1566 ZTA).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A The City of Palm Springs is a charter city organized pursuant to Article XI of the
California Constitution and pursuant to the authority granted the City by Sections 5
and 7 of Article XI, the City has the power to make and enforce within its limits all
ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs not in conflict with general
laws and its own charter. Such police powers include without limitation the ability to
adopt comprehensive zoning regulations and regulations upon the use of land and
property within the City; and
B.Pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City of Palm
Springs may adopt and enforce ordinances and regulations not in conflict with
general laws to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of its
citizens; and
C.Pursuant to Section 94.07.01 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC), the
Director of Planning Services is authorized to initiate proceedings and recommend
amendments to the Zoning Code; and
D.Due notice of a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs was given in accordance with applicable law to consider Case No. 5.1566
ZTA, an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to modify the zoning requirements for
childcare facilities (the "Zoning Text Amendment"); and
E On October 26, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the Zoning Text Amendment; and
F.The Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the Zoning Text Amendment,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony
presented; and
G.The Planning Commission hereby finds that approval of the proposed Zoning Text
Amendment would:
1.Reduce barriers to the establishment of childcare facilities in the City of
Palm Springs;
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