HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 106 ORDINANCE NO. 106
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO AMENDING TITLE 9, ZONING REGULATIONS, BY
DELETING SUBSECTION 9-4.156 (a) (4) AND (5) OF THE
ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO EXEMPTING TREE
REMOVAL FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS WHEN REMOVED FOR
AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City' s adopted General Plan has as a stated purpose
"the preservation of natural flora and fauna" ; and
WHEREAS, the City's Zoning Ordinance, under Section 9-4.155, 9-4.
156, and 9-4.157 does provide stringent standards for tree removal to
implement community goals; and
WHEREAS, there is evidence of abuse of the provisions of the
Zoning Regulations with respect to tree removal for agricultural pur-
poses as evidenced by testimony at the Planning Agency public meeting
of April 15, 1985.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain
as follows:
Section 1. Council Findings.
1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment proposes stand-
ards consistent with the General Plan as required by Section
65860 of the California Government Code.
2. The proposed code amendment is in conformance with Section
65800 et seq. of the California Government Code concerning
zoning regulations.
3. The proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse
effect upon the environment, and the preparation of an Envir-
onmental Impact Report is not necessary.
`Section 2. Zoning Text Change
Zoning Ordinance text `amendment is approved to change the text
as follows:
1. Delete the following Subsections 9-4.156 (a) (4) and (5) :
" (4) To be removed in preparation for agricultural cultiva-
tion and crop production;" or
" (5) To be removed as part of management practice in orchards
of commercial agricultural production. "
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Section 3. Urgency Declaration.
This ordinance is hereby declared to be urgently required for the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. Its
adoption is necessary to protect the trees growing within the City.
It shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 22 , 1985
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
April 22, 1985
AYES: Councilwoman Mackey and Norris; Councilman Handshy and Mayor Nelson.
NOES: Councilman Molina
ABSENT: None
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ROLFE N L ON, Mayor
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ROBERT M. JONES, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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MICHAEL SHELTO , City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FO
ALLEN GRIMES, City Attorney
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