§ 21.50.010. Purpose, intent and definitions.

A.

The purpose of this Chapter 21.50 is: (1) to define the nature of interim ordinances enacted to avoid development that would negate the impact of planning or zoning studies, or rezoning or regulation amendments relating to such studies, being considered or undertaken at the time of initiation of the interim ordinance; (2) to set forth the procedures under which such interim ordinances may be initiated and enacted; (3) to provide for notification of such enactment; and (4) to provide for termination of such interim ordinances in a timely manner. This Chapter sets forth the exclusive manner and means for enacting interim land use limitations in the City of Long Beach.

B.

As used in this Chapter 21.50, "interim ordinance" means an ordinance enacted pursuant to this Chapter as an emergency ordinance in the sense of Section 211 of the Charter of the City of Long Beach for the purpose of prohibiting or restricting certain land uses or the application of certain developmental standards and entitlements pending the completion of planning or zoning studies, rezonings or amendments to the zoning regulations as set forth in this Chapter.

C.

It is the intent of the City Council in enacting this Chapter that only prohibitory ordinances should be enacted and that the authority granted herein should not be utilized for affirmative/expansive zoning or planning provisions or for the purpose of giving immediate effect, outside regular procedures, to normal rezoning or zoning regulation amendments.

(Ord. C-7247 § 35 (part), 1994)