Chapter 18.410
ZONING CLEARANCE
Sections:
18.410.030 Review and decision.
18.410.010 Purpose.
This chapter establishes the procedure used by the city to verify that a new or expanded proposed structure or use complies with the permitted list of activities allowed in the applicable zoning district and the development standards applicable to the use. [Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-887].
18.410.020 Applicability.
A. Where Division II of this title (Zoning Districts – Uses and Standards) or other provisions of the development code specify a zoning clearance determination as a prerequisite to establishing a new land use, the zoning clearance shall be determined at the time of planning division review of any building, grading, or other construction permit or other authorization required for the proposed use.
B. The zoning clearance shall be determined before any structure may be altered, constructed, erected, moved, or repaired, or before any vacant land may be used or changed in use.
C. The zoning clearance shall be determined before a building permit or any other required city approval may be issued or granted.
D. Issuance of a business license does not require a zoning clearance or other permit from the planning division. However, obtaining a zoning clearance determination from the planning division will establish that the proposed activity complies with the use regulations of the development code and will provide a certainty to potential business owners/operators. The zoning clearance determination will specify that: (1) the use is in conformance with the provisions of this title; (2) the use is allowed; or (3) other permits, such as a use permit or design and site review, are not required. [Ord. 13-5; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-888].
18.410.030 Review and decision.
A. A zoning clearance will only be determined when the planning division finds that the request complies with all development code provisions applicable to the proposed use or structure.
B. The zoning clearance determination may be documented by a stamp, city staff signature, or other official notation on approved plans, or other certification. If there is no business license or other permit required, no additional documentation is required for a zoning clearance determination. [Ord. 13-5; Ord. 12-4. DC 2012 § 122-889].