Title
REF120030 - DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION SYSTEM PROGRAM
Public hearing (continued from June 24, 2020) to consider making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the final draft Development Evaluation System (DES) program and an ordinance adding Chapter 21.92 to Title 21 (non-coastal zoning ordinance) of the Monterey County Code and amending multiple sections of Title 21 to establish regulations for the Development Evaluation System.
Project Location: Non-Coastal Unincorporated area of the County
Proposed CEQA action: Consider an Addendum together with certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the 2010 Monterey County General Plan.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution (Exhibit A) recommending the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider Addendum No. 3 together with the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the 2010 General Plan (SCH #2007121001);
b. Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 21.92 to Title 21 (non-coastal zoning ordinance) of the Monterey County Code and amending multiple sections of Title 21 to establish regulations for the Development Evaluation System; and
c. Approve the County of Monterey Development Evaluation System Manual.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning Fie Number: REF120030
Project Location: Non-Coastal Unincorporated area of the County
Plan Area: Cachagua Area Plan, Carmel Valley Master Plan, Central Salinas Valley Area Plan, Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan, Greater Salinas Area Plan, North County Area Plan, South County Area Plan, and Toro Area Plan.
SUMMARY:
Implementation of the 2010 General Plan includes establishment of a Development Evaluation System (DES) program to implement Land Use Element Policy LU-1.19 (see Exhibit D). After numerous meetings/workshops with the public, DES Focus Group, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors, the program has been refined and is being presented for final consideration and recommendat...
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