Division 6. Permit Processing Procedures
Chapter 17.70
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.70.020 Permits, procedures, and actions.
17.70.030 Additional permits may be required.
17.70.010 Purpose and intent.
This chapter establishes the overall structure for the application, processing, review, and action on permit applications and identifies and describes those permits and other approvals required by this zoning code. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.70.020 Permits, procedures, and actions.
A. Zoning Clearance. A zoning clearance shall be required for all structures identified, erected, constructed, altered, or moved within or into any zone established by this zoning code, or for any use or activity which requires a building permit. No building permit shall be issued until a zoning clearance has been obtained from the director, and any other necessary permits required by this zoning code and municipal code have been issued and have become effective. A zoning clearance shall not be required when another development permit has already been required.
B. Administrative Use Permit. An administrative use permit shall be obtained for any of the uses that require an administrative use permit as established in Division 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). The director may impose such conditions as deemed necessary to uphold the purposes and intent of this zoning code and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
C. Conditional Use Permit. A conditional use permit shall be obtained for any of the uses that require such a permit as established in Division 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). The commission or council may impose such conditions as they deem necessary to uphold the purposes and intent of this zoning code and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
D. Development Agreement. A development agreement allows larger scale and long-term development projects that provide benefits to the city to be allowed to have some guarantees and commitments from the city; provided, that the development provides commitments and guarantees to the city in return. A development agreement shall be governed by the provisions of Government Code Section 65865.
E. Development Plan Review Permit.
1. The development plan review permit and process are intended to allow the use of special design criteria for maximum utility of a site and to allow maximum design flexibility within the density limitations provided in Chapter 17.18 (Combining Zones). Residential developments with a combined zone are encouraged to implement variations from normal zoning standards. Through the development plan process, special design standards may be established which regulate the subdivision rather than the typical standards of the base zone district.
2. All developments in a combined zone district shall be subject to the requirements established in Chapter 17.96 (Development Plan Review Permit). The commission or council may impose such conditions as they deem necessary to uphold the purposes and intent of this zoning code and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
F. Site Plan Review Permit. The site plan review permit and process are intended to ensure that proposed developments are reviewed for their design, compatibility with surrounding uses, and conformity with the provisions of this title and the general plan. The development review committee and affected public agency representatives may impose conditions as deemed necessary to secure the purposes of this zoning code and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that the conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
G. Variance Permit. A variance permit may be granted in conjunction with another permit, such as conditional use permit or site plan review permit, to prevent unnecessary hardships that would result from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of certain regulations prescribed by this code. A variance permit is intended in those situations where the strict interpretation of the code may result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship due to the size, shape, or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures thereon, from geographic, topographic, or other physical conditions on the site or in the immediate vicinity. Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.
H. Minor Deviation Permit. A minor deviation permit may be granted, upon written request, as an administrative matter by the director and subject to conditions that may be imposed. A minor deviation permit may be issued with another permit, such as conditional use permit, site plan review permit, building permit, or zoning clearance, to prevent unnecessary hardships that would result from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of certain regulations prescribed by this code.
I. Temporary Use Permit. A temporary use permit for a term period not to exceed twelve consecutive months may be issued for any of the uses for which this title requires the permits. The director may issue a temporary use permit as an administrative function and may impose conditions as deemed necessary to uphold the purposes of this zoning code and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that the conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
J. Home Occupation Permit. A home occupation permit may be issued for certain uses in a residential zone so long as this use is consistent with the definition, operation, and appearance of a home occupation. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).
17.70.030 Additional permits may be required.
A land use on property that complies with the permit requirement or exemption provisions of this zoning code shall also comply with the permit requirements of other municipal code provisions and any permit requirements of other agencies before construction or use of the property is commenced. All necessary permits shall be obtained before starting work or establishing a new use. Nothing in this zoning code shall eliminate the need to obtain any permits required by any other municipal code provisions, or county, regional, state, or federal regulations. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).