Chapter 18.14A
NORTHEAST AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT Revised 4/24
Sections:
18.14A.010 Purpose. Revised 4/24
18.14A.020 Applicability. Revised 4/24
18.14A.030 Conditional use permit requirements. Revised 4/24
18.14A.040 Findings. Revised 4/24
18.14A.010 Purpose. Revised 4/24
The Northeast Area Overlay District is intended to ensure that the design, location, size, site, and operating characteristics of proposed activity are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses as contemplated in the Northeast Area Specific Plan, as set forth in Resolution 2023-032. (Ord. 1611 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024)
18.14A.020 Applicability. Revised 4/24
The Northeast Area Overlay District applies to all areas as delineated in the map below.
Figure 1. Northeast Area Overlay District Boundary Map
(Ord. 1611 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024)
18.14A.030 Conditional use permit requirements. Revised 4/24
The Northeast Area Overlay District requires a conditional use permit for a majority of projects and development activity in the San Carlos Northeast Area until the Northeast Area Specific Plan, as set forth in Resolution 2023-032, is adopted. Pursuant to the San Carlos Municipal Code (Section 18.26.030(D)), conditional use permits for the Northeast Area are under the authority of the Planning and Transportation Commission, who shall consider whether to “approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications for conditional use permits [in the Northeast Area].”
A. The following applications shall require a conditional use permit:
1. A lot line adjustment and the subdivision of land within the Northeast Area in accordance with the City’s subdivision regulations and the Subdivision Map Act.
2. Design review, any projects that already require a use permit (in this case only one (1) use permit required), minor use permit, temporary use permit, planned development, zoning amendment, waiver, variance, general plan amendment, development agreement, or any other discretionary approval from the City of San Carlos necessary for the development of a site within the Northeast Area (Section 18.14A.020) in accordance with the San Carlos Zoning Ordinance.
B. Conditional use permits under this section do not apply to:
1. An application for a planning permit that has been approved as complete or deemed complete prior to April 25, 2022 (which is the date the Northeast Area Development Moratorium went into effect).
2. An application for a sign permit necessary for the approval of a sign in accordance with Chapter 18.22 and building permit as required to construct the approved sign.
3. An application for a planning permit that has been approved but requesting minor exterior changes, revisions, or modifications in accordance with Chapter 18.27 and/or Chapter 18.29.
4. An application for a planning permit necessary for the approval of a solar photovoltaic system in accordance with the San Carlos Zoning Ordinance and building permit as required to construct the approved solar photovoltaic system.
5. An application for building permits for the construction of interior improvements to space within an existing building occupied by uses permitted within the applicable zoning district under the San Carlos Zoning Ordinance.
6. An application for planning permits and/or building permits necessary for the approval and construction of improvements required for the ordinary maintenance and repair of building components, such as roofs and windows, for the preservation of public health and safety or for building accessibility.
7. An application for a protected tree removal permit necessary for the removal of a protected tree in accordance with Chapter 18.18 and grading permit or encroachment permit as required to remove the protected tree approved for removal.
8. An application for minor modification to the conditions of an existing conditional use permit, such as the hours of operation, provided the use is remaining in its existing space, and there is no increase in floor area devoted to such use and the modification does not otherwise result in an intensification or expansion of the use. (Ord. 1611 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024)
18.14A.040 Findings. Revised 4/24
Approval of all projects and activities subject to the Northeast Area Overlay District shall require consistency with the findings set forth in Section 18.30.060. (Ord. 1611 § 3 (Exh. A), 2024)