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uses could also be incompatible with the contemplated General Plan, specific plan and zoning revisions, including changes in land use designations and General Plan goals and policies that attempt to mitigate the impacts of intense land uses on surrounding properties. DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS: California Government Code, Section 65858 authorizes the City to adopt an interim urgency ordinance prohibiting any uses which may be in conflict with a contemplated General Plan, specific plan or zoning proposal which the City is studying or intends to study within a reasonable time. Such and ordinance must be approved by 4/5 vote of the City Council. The approval of a moratorium for the Pellisier Ranch Area is a tool to allow the City time to effectively establish a land use and economic development plan for the Pellisier Ranch Area. It would restrict approval of land use entitlements and permits that would result in a current and immediate threat to the public safety, health, or welfare because consideration and approval of such uses may be inconsistent with proposed land use designations and contemplated general and specific plan policies now being studied. The moratorium would protect and promote the planning process by, among other things, prohibiting the introduction of potentially nonconforming land uses that could defeat the City's later -adopted General Plan, specific plan and/or zoning ordinance. A moratorium would further promote the public's interest in the development of an accurate General Plan document and protect the economic revitalization efforts in the City of Colton. The moratorium ordinance would authorize the issuance of permits for any existing land use or building in the Pellisier Ranch Area provided there is no expansion of floor area. Existing Applications The following are existing applications pending with the City that might be impacted by this moratorium. Please see Exhibit B. La Loma Hills / Pellisier Ranch Area: 1. Pacific Tank Lines 2. Medlin Development 3. Roquet Family Trust FINANCIAL IMPACT: An unknown financial impact may result from the temporary loss of application and permit fees. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: