Article 13

Division 13B.2 — QUASI-JUDICIAL REVIEW

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Sec. 13B.2.1. CLASS 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

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A. Applicability

  1. This Section applies where any provision of this Code requires

a Class 1 Conditional Use Permit.

  1. This Section also applies to conditional uses and deviations

designated in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) Sec.

12.24 X. (Further Authority of the Zoning Administrator for

Other Similar Quasi-Judicial Approvals) .

  1. Existing Uses

Any lot or portion of a lot which is being lawfully used for

any of the purposes enumerated in this Code at the time the property is first classified in a zone in which the use is

permitted only by conditional use or at the time the use in that zone first becomes subject to the requirements of this

Section, shall be deemed to be approved for the conditional

use and may be continued on the lot. Further, the conditions

included in any Special Zone, exception or Variance which authorized the use shall also continue in effect.

B. Initiation

An application for a Class 1 Conditional Use Permit is filed with

the Department.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

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Sec. 13B.2.1. Conditional Use

Permit, Class 1

1 Initiation

APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

The following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision, if held:

Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Mail 24 days • The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• Owners and occupants of all properties abutting, across the street
or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property;
and
• The Certifed Neighborhood Council representing the area in which
the property is located

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Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property
• If a Hearing ofcer is designated to conduct the public hearing, then
the applicant, in addition to posting notice of the public hearing, will
also post notice of the initial meeting of the decision making body
on the matter
  1. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

The following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

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Type of
Notice
Mail		 When
24 days		 Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
• The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• Owners and occupants of all properties abutting, across the
street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject
property; and
• The Certified Neighborhood Council representing the area in
which the property is located
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property

D. Decision

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

  1. Decision Maker

The Zoning Administrator is the initial decision maker.

  1. Public Hearing

a. The Zoning Administrator shall set the matter for public hearing, giving notice in the

manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. The Zoning Administrator may conduct the hearing or designate a Hearing Ofcerfi to

conduct the hearing.

  1. Decision

a. The Zoning Administrator shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the

application is deemed complete.

b. If the Zoning Administrator fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request

for transfer of jurisdiction to the Area Planning Commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6.

(Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

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a. In approving a project, the decision maker may impose conditions related to the interests

addressed in the findings set forth in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required

Findings) of this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. The decision may state that the height and area regulations required by other provisions of

this Chapter and Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code shall not apply to

the conditional use approved.

c. The Department shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance

with any and all conditions imposed on any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial

approval granted pursuant to this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) . Clearance,

monitoring, and inspection fees shall be paid by the business operator or property owner

to the Department in accordance with the fee schedule in Chapter I. (General Provisions

and Zoning), Article 9. (Fees) of this Code, or in Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code

(Chapter 1A), as applicable.

d. If, upon inspection, the Department finds that the applicant has failed to comply with

conditions of any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant

to this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit), the Department shall give notice to the business operator or property owner to correct the specific deficiencies and the time

in which to complete the correction. Evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department within the specified correction period. If the deficiencies are not corrected

within the time prescribed by the Department, revocation proceedings pursuant to

Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-Compliance) or Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/

Revocation) may commence.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

  1. In approving a Class 1 Conditional Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator or Area Planning

Commission (on appeal) shall find that:

a. The project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will

perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community,

city, or region;

b. The project’s location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be

compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the

surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety; and

c. The project substantially conforms to the purpose, intent and provisions of the General

Plan, the applicable community plan, and any applicable Specifc Plani .

  1. The decision maker shall also make any additional findings required by this Chapter or Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning), and shall determine that the project satisfies all applicable

requirements in these Chapters.

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F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

G. Appeals

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

  1. Decision Maker

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The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker. The City Council is the

appellate body in the case of a transfer of jurisdiction, and its decision shall be subject to

Charter Section 563(b)(2) .

  1. Filing

An applicant or any other person aggrieved by the Zoning Administrator’s decision may appeal

the decision to the Area Planning Commission.

  1. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for

hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section .

b. The Area Planning Commission shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal

period.

c. When a conditional use decision of the Zoning Administrator is appealed to an Area

Planning Commission, the appellate decision of the Area Planning Commission shall be final and effective as provided in Sec. 245 (City Council Veto of Board Actions) .

H. Modification of Entitlement

  1. Development of Site

a. On any lot or portion of a lot on which an approved or deemed-approved conditional

use is permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section, new buildings or structures

may be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings, and existing uses may

be extended on an approved site, provided that plans are submitted to and approved by

the Zoning Administrator, and, where applicable, the use is consistent with the provisions

of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 C (Existing Uses) for lots subject

to Chapter I., or, for lots subject to this Chapter, consistent with the provisions of Sec.

12.5.1.E. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) or Sec. 12.5.1.F. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) .

b. The Zoning Administrator may deny the plans if the Zoning Administrator finds that the

use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional

use under this Section, and may specify the conditions under which the plans may be

approved.

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c. An applicant submitting development plans or any other person aggrieved by the decision

of the Zoning Administrator made relative to the approval or disapproval of a development

plan may appeal the decision to the Area Planning Commission pursuant to this Section .

d. Exceptions

For lots subject to Chapter I., plan approval shall not be required in the instances listed as

exceptions in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 D. (Development of

Uses) .

  1. Reduction of Site

So long as the conditional use is continued, the entire approved site shall be retained for the

conditional use. No portion shall be severed from the site or utilized for other purposes unless the plans for the reduced site are first submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

The initial decision of the Zoning Administrator on a proposed reduction of the area of an

approved site shall be subject to the same appeal procedures as is provided for an application

to establish the conditional use.

  1. Findings and Conditions of Approval

In approving any conditional use plans, the Zoning Administrator must find that the use conforms to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this

Section and may impose conditions on the same basis as provided for in this Section for

the establishment of new conditional uses. The Zoning Administrator shall adopt written findings of fact supporting the decision based upon evidence in the record, including any

investigations.

  1. Change of Use

No conditional use may be changed to a different type of conditional use unless the new use is

authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Section for the establishment

of a conditional use.

  1. Discontinuance of Use

If a conditional use is abandoned, or is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, it

may not be re-established unless authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in

this Section for the establishment of a conditional use.

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Sec. 13B.2.2. CLASS 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

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A. Applicability

  1. This Section applies where any provision of this Code requires

a Class 2 Conditional Use Permit.

  1. This Section also applies to the conditional uses designated

in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 W.

(Authority of the Zoning Administrator for Conditional Uses/

Initial Decision) .

  1. Existing Uses

Any lot or portion of a lot which is being lawfully used for

any of the purposes enumerated in this Code at the time the property is first classified in a zone in which the use is

permitted only by conditional use or at the time the use in that zone first becomes subject to the requirements of this

Section, shall be deemed to be approved for the conditional

use and may be continued on the lot. Further, the conditions

included in any Special Zone, exception or Variance which authorized the use shall also continue in effect.

B. Initiation

An application for a Class 2 Conditional Use Permit is filed with

the Department.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

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Sec. 13B.2.2. Conditional Use

Permit, Class 2

1 Initiation

APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision:

Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Publication 24 days • In a newspaper of general circulation in the City, designated
for that purpose by the City Clerk
Mail 24 days • The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and occupants of all property within and
outside the City within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries
of the area subject to theapplication (or the expanded area
described below); and
• The Certifed Neighborhood Council representing the area
in which the property is located

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Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property
• If aHearing Ofcer is designated to conduct the public
hearing, then the applicant, in addition to posting notice of
the public hearing, will also post notice of the initial meeting
of the decision making body on the matter

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property

involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is

separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.

c. If the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least

20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and

lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

  1. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of
Notice
Publication		 When
24 days		 Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
• In a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
designated for that purpose by the City Clerk
Mail 24 days • The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and occupants of all property within and
outside the City within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries
of the area subject to theapplication (or the expanded area
described below); and
• The Certifed Neighborhood Council representing the area
in which the property is located
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on
the property

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property

involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is

separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.

c. If the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least

20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and

lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

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D. Decision

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

  1. Decision Maker

The Zoning Administrator is the initial decision maker.

  1. Public Hearing

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a. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Zoning Administrator shall set the matter

for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this

Section (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. The Zoning Administrator may conduct the hearing or designate a Hearing Ofcerfi to

conduct the hearing.

  1. Decision

a. The Zoning Administrator shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the

application is deemed complete.

b. If the Zoning Administrator fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request

for transfer of jurisdiction to the Area Planning Commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6.

(Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

  1. Conditions of Approval and Inspections

a. In approving a project, the decision maker may impose conditions related to the interests

addressed in the findings set forth in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required

Findings) of this Section (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. The decision may state that the height and area regulations required by other provisions

of this Chapter and Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) shall not apply to the

conditional use approved.

c. The Department shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance

with any and all conditions imposed on any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial

approval granted pursuant to this Section . Clearance, monitoring and inspection fees shall

be paid by the business operator or property owner to the Department in accordance with

the fee schedule in Article 9 (Fees) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning), or Article

15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), as applicable.

d. If, upon inspection, the Department finds that the applicant has failed to comply with

conditions of any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted

pursuant to this Section, the Department shall give notice to the business operator or property owner to correct the specific deficiencies and the time in which to complete

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the correction. Evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department within the specified correction period. If the deficiencies are not corrected within the time prescribed

by the Department, revocation proceedings pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-

Compliance) or Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/Revocation) may commence.

  1. Transmittal

The Zoning Administrator shall transmit a copy of the written findings and decision to the

applicant, to all owners of properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with, the subject property and all persons who filed a written request for the

notice with the Zoning Administrator.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

  1. In approving a Class 2 Conditional Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator or Area Planning

Commission (on appeal) shall find that:

a. The project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will

perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community,

city, or region;

b. The project’s location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be

compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the

surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety; and

c. The project substantially conforms to the purpose, intent and provisions of the General

Plan, the applicable community plan, and any applicable Specifc Plani .

  1. The decision maker shall also make any additional findings required by this Chapter or Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning), and shall determine that the project satisfies all applicable

requirements in these Chapters.

F. Scope of Decision

  1. See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

  2. As part of any conditional use approval, the initial decision maker or the appellate body may

approve changes to the parking requirements not to exceed 20 percent of the requirements

otherwise required by this Chapter or Chapter I.(General Provisions and Zoning).

G. Appeals

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

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  1. Decision Maker

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The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker. The City Council is the

appellate body in the case of a transfer of jurisdiction, and its decision shall be subject to

Charter Section 563(b)(2) .

  1. Filing

An applicant or any other person aggrieved by the Zoning Administrator’s decision may appeal

the decision to the Area Planning Commission.

  1. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for

hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section .

b. The Area Planning Commission shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal

period.

c. When a conditional use decision of the Zoning Administrator is appealed to an Area

Planning Commission, the appellate decision of the Area Planning Commission shall be final and effective as provided in Sec. 245 (City Council Veto of Board Actions) of the City

Charter .

H. Modification of Entitlement

  1. Development of Site

a. On any lot or portion of a lot on which an approved or deemed-approved conditional use

is permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section, new buildings or structures may

be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings, and existing uses may be

extended on an approved site, provided that plans are submitted to and approved by the

Zoning Administrator, and, where applicable, the use is consistent with the provisions of

Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 C (Existing Uses) for lots subject to

Chapter 1, or Sec. 12.5.1.E. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) or Sec. 12.5.1.F. (Use Not allowed

Exceptions) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter.

b. The Zoning Administrator may deny the plans if the Zoning Administrator finds that the

use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional

use under this Section, and may specify the conditions under which the plans may be

approved.

c. An applicant submitting development plans or any other person aggrieved by the decision

of the Zoning Administrator made relative to the approval or disapproval of a development

plan may appeal the decision to the Area Planning Commission pursuant to this Section .

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d. Exceptions

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A plan approval shall not be required in the instances listed as exceptions in Chapter I.

(General Provisions and Zoning) Sec. 12.24 D. (Development of Uses) for lots subject to

Chapter 1.

  1. Reduction of Site

So long as the conditional use is continued, the entire approved site shall be retained for the

conditional use. No portion shall be severed from the site or utilized for other purposes unless the plans for the reduced site are first submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

The initial decision of the Zoning Administrator on a proposed reduction of the area of an

approved site shall be subject to the same appeal procedures as is provided for an application

to establish the conditional use.

  1. Findings and Conditions of Approval

In approving any conditional use plans, the Zoning Administrator must find that the use conforms to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this

Section and may impose conditions on the same basis as provided for in this Section for

the establishment of new conditional uses. The Zoning Administrator shall adopt written findings of fact supporting the decision based upon evidence in the record, including any

investigations.

  1. Change of Use

No conditional use may be changed to a different type of conditional use unless the new use is

authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Section for the establishment

of a conditional use.

  1. Discontinuance of Use

If a conditional use is abandoned, or is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, it

may not be re-established unless authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in

this Section for the establishment of a conditional use.

I. Vesting Conditional Use Permit

  1. Applicability

a. Whenever a provision of this Code requires the filing of an application for a Conditional

Use Permit, a Vesting Conditional Use Permit may be filed instead, in accordance with

and subject to the limitations of these provisions. If an applicant does not seek the rights conferred by this Subsection, the filing of a vesting application shall not be required by the

City for the approval of any proposed Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, permit for

construction or work preparatory to construction.

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b. Vesting Conditional Use Permits may only be filed for the conditional uses listed in Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 T. (Vesting Conditional Use Applications) of

this Code.

  1. Filing an Application

a. A Vesting Conditional Use Permit application shall be filed on the same form and have

the same contents, accompanying data, and reports and shall be processed in the same

manner as set forth in this Section for a conditional use permit except as provided below.

The application shall specify that the case is for a Vesting Conditional Use Permit. If any rules, regulations, or ordinances in force at the time of filing require any additional approvals, the complete application for these additional approvals shall be filed prior to or

simultaneously with the Vesting Conditional Use Permit to be processed pursuant to Sec.

13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) .

b. In all Vesting Conditional Use Permit cases, a site plan and a rendering of the architectural

plan of the building envelope shall be submitted with the application. The plans and

renderings shall show the proposed project’s height, design, size and square footage,

number of units, the location of buildings, driveways, internal vehicular circulation patterns,

loading areas and docks, location of landscaped areas, walls and fences, pedestrian and

vehicular entrances, location of public rights-of-way and any other information deemed

necessary by the Director.

  1. Transmittal

Prior to final approval or sign off on a building permit filed pursuant to a vesting application, the Planning Department shall submit a copy of the final site plan to the office of the affected

council district for informational purposes only.

  1. Development Rights

a. The approval of a vesting application confers a vested right to proceed with a development

in substantial compliance with the rules, regulations, ordinances, zones, and officially

adopted policies of the City in force on the date the application is deemed complete, and with the conditions of approval imposed and specifically enumerated in the final decision

on the vesting application case.

b. These rights do not include exemption from:

i. Other applications or approvals necessary to entitle a project to proceed (i.e.,

subdivision, parcel map, zone variance, design review, etc.);

ii. Subsequent changes in the Building and Safety and Fire regulations contained in

Chapters V. (Public Safety and Protection) and IX. (Building Regulations) of this Code that apply on a citywide basis, and that the City Council finds are necessary to protect

the public health and safety; or

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iii. Policies and standards relating to those regulations or from citywide programs to

implement State or Federal mandates.

c. If the ordinances, policies, or standards described in the preceding Paragraphs are

changed subsequent to the approval or conditional approval of a vesting application case,

the applicant, or his or her successor or assignee, at any time prior to the expiration of

the vesting application case, may apply, pursuant to Subdivision 5. (Amendment of Vested

Project Plans or Amendment of Vested City Regulations to Comply With Subsequent

Regulation Changes) below, for an amendment to the vesting application case to

secure a vested right to proceed with the changed ordinances, policies, or standards. An

application shall clearly specify the changed ordinances, policies, or standards for which

the amendment is sought.

d. A Vesting Conditional Use Permit may be conditioned or denied if the decision maker

determines:

i. That the condition is necessary in order to make all of the findings in Subsection E.

(Standards for Review and Required Findings) of this Section ; or

ii. That one or more of the findings in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required

Findings) above, of this Section ; cannot be made.

  1. Amendment of Vested Project Plans or Amendment of Vested City Regulations to

Comply With Subsequent Regulation Changes

a. One or more of the owners or lessees of the subject property may file a verified

application requesting an amendment of the City regulations as described in Subdivision

4. (Development Rights) above vested by a Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this

Subsection .

b. The Area Planning Commission, the City Planning Commission, the Zoning Administrator

or the Area Planning Commission or City Council on Conditional Use Permit appeals may

approve any changes to the set of City regulations to which the applicant’s project has

vested for a Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this Subsection . The Department’s

report shall be made within 40 calendar days of the date of the request or within any

additional time as may be mutually agreed upon by the Department of City Planning and

the applicant.

c. The City Council, the Area Planning Commission, the City Planning Commission, or the

office of Zoning Administration, prior to making a decision pursuant to this Subdivision, shall hold a public hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner specified in Subsection C.

(Notice) of this Section .

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Sec. 13B.2.3. CLASS 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

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A. Applicability

  1. This Section applies where any provision of this Code requires

a Class 3 Conditional Permit.

  1. This Section also applies to conditional uses designated

in Sec. 12.24 U. (Conditional Use Permits - City Planning

Commission With Appeals to City Council) of Chapter I.

(General Provisions and Zoning) .

  1. Existing Uses

Any lot or portion of a lot which is being lawfully used for

any of the purposes enumerated in this Code at the time the property is first classified in a zone in which the use is

permitted only by conditional use or at the time the use in that zone first becomes subject to the requirements of this

Section, shall be deemed to be approved for the conditional

use and may be continued on the lot. Further, the conditions

included in any Special Zone, exception or Variance which authorized the use shall also continue in effect.

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An application for a Class 3 Conditional Use Permit is filed with the Department.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision:

Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Publication 24 days • In a newspaper of general circulation in the City, designated
for that purpose by the City Clerk
Mail 24 days • The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and occupants of all property within and
outside the City within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries
of the area subject to theapplication (or the expanded area
described below); and
• The Certifed Neighborhood Council representing the area
in which the property is located

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Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property
• If aHearing Ofcer is designated to conduct the public
hearing, then the applicant, in addition to posting notice of
the public hearing, will also post notice of the initial meeting
of the decision making body on the matter

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property

involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is

separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.

c. If the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least

20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and

lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

  1. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of
Notice
Publication		 When
24 days		 Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
• In a newspaper of general circulation in the City, designated
for that purpose by the City Clerk
Mail 24 days • The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and occupants of all property within and
outside the City within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries
of the area subject to theapplication (or the expanded area
described below); and
• The Certifed Neighborhood Council representing the area
in which the property is located
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property

involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is

separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.

c. If the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least

20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and

lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

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  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

  1. Decision Maker

The City Planning Commission is the initial decision maker.

  1. Public Hearing

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a. Upon receipt of a complete application, the City Planning Commission shall set the matter

for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this

Section (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. The City Planning Commission may conduct the hearing itself or designate the Director to

conduct the hearing.

  1. Decision

a. If the Director conducts the public hearing, the Director shall transmit its findings and

recommendation to the City Planning Commission.

b. After the Director or City Planning Commission’s hearing is closed, the City Planning

Commission shall render the initial decision at a public meeting.

c. The City Planning Commission shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date

the application is deemed complete.

d. If the City Planning Commission fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a

request for transfer of jurisdiction to the City Council pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of

Jurisdiction) .

  1. Conditions of Approval and inspections

a. In approving a project, the decision maker may impose conditions related to the interests

addressed in the findings set forth in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required

Findings) of this Section (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. The decision may state that the height and area regulations required by other provisions

of this Chapter and Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code shall not apply

to the conditional use approved. If the Density Bonus is increased beyond the maximum allowed as defined in Sec. 12.22.A.37 (State Density Bonus) of Chapter 1 (General

Provisions and Zoning), and Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) of this Zoning Code

(Chapter 1A), as applicable, the development project must also comply with the requisite

number of restricted afordable unitf s and requirements as set forth in Sec. 12.24 U.26. (a)(1)

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- (5) (Density Bonus for a Housing Development in Which the Density increase is Greater

than the Maximum Permitted in Sec. 12.22 A.37) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and

Zoning), and Sec. 9.2.1.C. (Program Rules) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), as applicable.

c. The Department shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance

with any and all conditions imposed on any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial

approval granted pursuant to this Section . Clearance, monitoring, and inspection fees shall

be paid by the business operator or property owner to the Department in accordance with

the fee schedule in Article 9 (Fees) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) or Article

15. (Fees) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), as applicable.

d. If, upon inspection, the Department finds that the applicant has failed to comply with

conditions of any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted

pursuant to this Section, the Department shall give notice to the business operator or property owner to correct the specific deficiencies and the time in which to complete

the correction. Evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department within the specified correction period. If the deficiencies are not corrected within the time prescribed

by the Department, revocation proceedings pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-

Compliance) or Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/Revocation) may commence.

  1. Transmittal

The City Planning Commission shall transmit a copy of the written findings and decision to

the applicant, to all owners of properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property and all persons who filed a written request for the

notice.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

  1. In approving a Class 3 Conditional Use Permit, the City Planning Commission or City Council

(on appeal) shall find that:

a. The project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will

perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community,

city, or region;

b. The project’s location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be

compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the

surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety;

c. The project substantially conforms to the purpose, intent and provisions of the General

Plan, the applicable community plan, and any applicable Specifc Plani ;

  1. The decision maker shall also make any additional findings required by this Chapter or Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning), and shall determine that the project satisfies all applicable

requirements in these Chapters.

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  1. As part of any conditional use approval, the initial decision maker or the appellate body may

approve changes to the parking requirements not to exceed 20 percent of the requirements

otherwise required by this Chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) .

G. Appeals

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

  1. Decision Maker

The City Council is the appellate decision maker.

  1. Filing

An applicant or any other person aggrieved by the City Planning Commission’s decision may

appeal the decision to the City Council.

  1. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the City Council shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice

in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above, of this Section .

b. The City Council shall hear the matter within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal

period. Time can be extended by mutual agreement with the applicant. If there is no

extension by mutual agreement, the City Council shall set the matter for hearing at the

next regular meeting of the Council, giving the same notice as provided for the original

hearing.

c. The City Council will render its decision by resolution. A decision to reverse or modify the

City Planning Commission’s decision, in whole or in part, shall only be adopted by at least

a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the whole City Council.

d. When a conditional use decision is appealed to the City Council and the Council either

approves the conditional use or denies an appeal from an earlier approval, the matter together with the files and reports shall forthwith be transmitted to the Mayor.

e. The Mayor may approve or disapprove the conditional use within 10 days of its

presentation to him or her. This action shall be based solely upon the administrative record

and whether the Mayor believes the conditional use conforms to the requirements for

approval set forth in this Section . If the Mayor disapproves the conditional use, he or she

shall return the matter to the City Clerk for presentation to the Council, together with the

objections in writing.

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f. The Council within 60 days after the matter has been returned to it may override the

disapproval:

i. By a 2/3 vote if the Council had not modified the conditional use as approved by the

initial decision maker, or if the Council had made the initial approval of the conditional

use by reason of the failure of the initial decision maker to act; or

ii. By a 3/4 vote if the Council had modified and approved the conditional use or reversed

the action of the initial decision maker and had approved the conditional use.

g. If the Council fails to override the Mayor’s disapproval within the 60 days, the Mayor’s

disapproval shall constitute a denial of the conditional use. If the Mayor fails to return the

matter to the City Clerk within 10 days of its presentation to him or her, the approval of the conditional use shall become final.

H. Modification of Entitlement

  1. Development of Site

a. On any lot or portion of a lot on which an approved or deemed-approved conditional use

is permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section, new buildings or structures may

be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings, and existing uses may be

extended on an approved site, provided that plans are submitted to and approved by the

City Planning Commission, and, where applicable, the use is consistent with the provisions

of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 C (Existing Uses) for lots subject

to Chapter I, or, for lots subject to this Chapter, consistent with the provisions of Sec.

12.5.1.E. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) or Sec. 12.5.1.F. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) of this

Zoning Code (Chapter 1A)..

b. The City Planning Commission may deny the plans if the City Planning Commission finds

that the use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a

conditional use under this Section, and may specify the conditions under which the plans

may be approved.

c. The City Planning Commission may delegate to the Director the authority to approve

or disapprove, on their behalf, plans for the development of an approved or deemed approved conditional use site. The City Planning Commission shall establish reasonable

guidelines and policies to be followed in the exercise of the delegated authority.

d. An applicant submitting development plans or any other person aggrieved by the decision

of the City Planning Commission made relative to the approval or disapproval of a

development plan may appeal the decision to the City Council pursuant to this Section .

e. Exceptions

For lots subject to Chapter I., plan approval shall not be required in the instances listed as

exceptions in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 D. (Development of

Uses) .

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So long as the conditional use is continued, the entire approved site shall be retained for

the conditional use. No portion shall be severed from the site or utilized for other purposes unless the plans for the reduced site are first submitted to and approved by the City Planning

Commission. The initial decision of the Zoning Administrator on a proposed reduction of the

area of an approved site shall be subject to the same appeal procedures as is provided for an

application to establish the conditional use.

  1. Findings and Conditions of Approval

In approving any conditional use plans, the City Planning Commission must find that the use conforms to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this

Section and may impose conditions on the same basis as provided for in this Section for the

establishment of new conditional uses. The City Planning Commission shall adopt written findings of fact supporting the decision based upon evidence in the record, including any

investigations.

  1. Change of Use

No conditional use may be changed to a different type of conditional use unless the new use is

authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Section for the establishment

of a conditional use.

  1. Discontinuance of Use

If a conditional use is abandoned, or is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, it

may not be re-established unless authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in

this Section for the establishment of a conditional use.

I. Vesting Conditional Use Permit

  1. Applicability

a. Whenever a provision of this Code requires the filing of an application for a Conditional

Use Permit, a Vesting Conditional Use Permit may be filed instead, in accordance with

and subject to the limitations of these provisions. If an applicant does not seek the rights conferred by this Subsection, the filing of a vesting application shall not be required by the

City for the approval of any proposed Zone Change, Conditional Use Permit, permit for

construction or work preparatory to construction.

b. Vesting Conditional Use Permits may only be filed for the conditional uses listed in Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 T. (Vesting Conditional Use Applications) .

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a. A Vesting Conditional Use Permit application shall be filed on the same form and have

the same contents, accompanying data and reports and shall be processed in the same

manner as set forth in this Section for a conditional use permit except as provided below.

The application shall specify that the case is for a Vesting Conditional Use Permit. If any rules, regulations or ordinances in force at the time of filing require any additional approvals, the complete application for these additional approvals shall be filed prior to or

simultaneously with the Vesting Conditional Use Permit to be processed pursuant to Sec.

13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) .

b. In all Vesting Conditional Use Permit cases, a site plan and a rendering of the architectural

plan of the building envelope shall be submitted with the application. The plans and

renderings shall show the proposed project’s height, design, size and square footage,

number of units, the location of buildings, driveways, internal vehicular circulation patterns,

loading areas and docks, location of landscaped areas, walls and fences, pedestrian and

vehicular entrances, location of public rights-of-way and any other information deemed

necessary by the Director.

  1. Transmittal

Prior to final approval or sign off on a building permit filed pursuant to a vesting application, the Planning Department shall submit a copy of the final site plan to the office of the affected

council district for informational purposes only.

  1. Development Rights

a. The approval of a vesting application confers a vested right to proceed with a development

in substantial compliance with the rules, regulations, ordinances, zones, and officially

adopted policies of the City in force on the date the application is deemed complete, and with the conditions of approval imposed and specifically enumerated in the final decision

on the vesting application case.

b. These rights do not include exemption from:

i. Other applications or approvals necessary to entitle a project to proceed (i.e.,

subdivision, parcel map, zone variance, design review, etc.);

ii. Subsequent changes in the Building and Safety and Fire Regulations contained in

Chapters V. (Public Safety and Protection) and IX. (Building Regulations) of this Code that apply on a citywide basis, and that the City Council finds are necessary to protect

the public health and safety; or

iii. Policies and standards relating to those regulations or from citywide programs to

implement State or Federal mandates.

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c. If the ordinances, policies, or standards described in the preceding Paragraphs are

changed subsequent to the approval or conditional approval of a vesting application case,

the applicant, or his or her successor or assignee, at any time prior to the expiration of

the vesting application case, may apply, pursuant to Subdivision 5 of this Subsection, for

an amendment to the vesting application case to secure a vested right to proceed with

the changed ordinances, policies, or standards. An application shall clearly specify the

changed ordinances, policies, or standards for which the amendment is sought.

d. A Vesting Conditional Use Permit may be conditioned or denied if the decision maker

determines:

i. That the condition is necessary in order to make all of the findings in Subsection E.

(Standards for Review and Required Findings) above of this Section ; or

ii. That one or more of the findings in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required

Findings) above, of this Section ; cannot be made.

  1. Amendment of Vested Project Plans or Amendment of Vested City Regulations to

Comply With Subsequent Regulation Changes

a. One or more of the owners or lessees of the subject property may file a verified

application requesting an amendment of the City regulations as described in Subdivision

4. (Development Rights) above vested by a Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this

Subsection .

b. The Area Planning Commission, the City Planning Commission, the Zoning Administrator

or the Area Planning Commission or City Council on Conditional Use Permit appeals may

approve any changes to the set of City regulations to which the applicant’s project has

vested for a Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this Subsection . The Department’s

report shall be made within 40 calendar days of the date of the request or within any

additional time as may be mutually agreed upon by the Department of City Planning and

the applicant.

c. The City Council, the Area Planning Commission, the City Planning Commission, or the

office of Zoning Administration, prior to making a decision pursuant to this Subdivision, shall hold a public hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner specified in Subsection C.

(Notice) above, of this Section .

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Purpose. The Project Review process promotes orderly development, evaluates and mitigates significant environmental impacts, and

promotes public safety and the general welfare by ensuring that

development projects are properly related to their sites, surrounding

properties, transportation network, sewers, other infrastructure and

environmental settings; and controls or mitigates the development of projects which are likely to have a significant adverse effect on the environment as identified in the City’s environmental review process

or on surrounding properties by reason of inadequate site planning or

improvements.

A. Applicability

  1. The Project Review process applies where any provision of

this Code requires a Project Review, including but not limited

to those described in Chapter I. (General Provisions and

Zoning), Sec. 16.05 C. (Project Review Requirements) for lots

subject to Chapter I., or Div. 4C.14. (Development Review

Threshold) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject

to this Chapter. Additionally, the exemptions listed in Chapter

I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 16.05 D. (Exemptions),

or the exemptions listed in Sec. 4C.14.1.E. (Exceptions), shall

also apply as appropriate.

  1. The Director shall establish administrative methods,

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guidelines, procedures, and forms as may be necessary to conduct the review and render a

decision expeditiously, prior to processing any Project Review application.

B. Initiation

  1. Application

a. An application for a Project Review is filed with the Department.

b. The application shall be filed in any public office of the Department of City Planning, upon

such forms and accompanied by applicable fees, a site plan drawn to scale, and other information prescribed by the Director for that purpose. The application shall be verified by

either the property owner, lessee, owner in escrow, or a legally authorized agent.

  1. Environmental Review

a. As part of the application for a Project Review, the applicant shall file necessary forms and

information for environmental review as prescribed by the Director.

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b. The Director shall cause the required environmental studies and notices for the project to

be prepared concurrent with the Project Review.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision, if held:

Type of
Notice
Mail		 When
24 days		 Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
• The applicant;
• The owner(s) and tenant(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and tenants of all property within 300 feet of the
boundary of the subject site;
• City Councilmember(s) representing the area in which the
property is located;
• The Certified Neighborhood Council representing the area in
which the property is located; and
• Any organization representing property owners or the
community in the project vicinity if they request in writing to be
notified
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property
  1. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of
Notice
Mail		 When
24 days		 Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
• The applicant;
• The owner(s) and tenant(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and tenants of all property within 300 feet of the
boundary of the subject site;
• City Councilmember(s) representing the area in which the
property is located;
• The Certified Neighborhood Council representing the area in
which the property is located; and
• Any organization representing property owners or the
community in the project vicinity if they request in writing to be
notified
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property

D. Decision

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

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The Director is the initial decision maker.

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a. If applicable, the Director shall refer all completed applications for the Project Review to

the appropriate City departments for their review and report.

b. If applicable, responses shall be returned within 15 days after receipt, or another period

agreed to by the Director and the appropriate agency or department.

  1. Public Hearing

If the Director finds that the matter may have a significant effect on neighboring properties, the Director shall set the matter for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in

Subsection C. (Notice) above.

  1. Decision

a. The Director shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the Project Review within

75 days after the date an application is deemed complete, or where any necessary

environmental review is approved or completed.

b. This time limit may be extended up to 45 days by mutual consent of the applicant and the

Director. The time limit shall also be extended if necessary to prepare and process an EIR.

c. If the Director fails to make a decision on an application within the time limit specified

in this Subsection, the applicant may file a request for transfer of jurisdiction to the Area

Planning Commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

  1. Conditions

a. The Director may condition and/or modify the project, or select an alternative project, as

necessary to:

i. Implement the General Plan or a Specifc Plani ; and

ii. Address potential effects of the development project on the environment and

surrounding areas, including the mitigation of significant adverse impacts when identified.

b. The Director shall not approve or conditionally approve a Project Review without

appropriate environmental review prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA.

  1. Transmittal

a. The Director shall send notice of the determination to the applicant and all other parties

listed in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

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b. Failure to receive notice does not invalidate any action taken pursuant to this Section .

c. The Director shall notify the Department of Building and Safety of the final approval of the

Project Review.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

In approving a Project Review, the Director or the Area Planning Commission (on appeal) shall find

that:

  1. The project substantially conforms to the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan,

applicable community plan, and any applicable Specifc Plani ;

  1. The project consists of an arrangement of buildings and structures (including height, bulk and

setbacks), off-street parking facilities, loading areas, lighting, landscaping, trash collection,

and other such pertinent improvements, that is or will be compatible with existing and future

development on adjacent properties and neighboring properties; and

  1. Any residential project provides recreational and service amenities to improve habitability for

its residents and minimize impacts on neighboring properties.

F. Scope of Decision

  1. See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

  2. Enforcement

a. No grading permit foundation permit, building permit, or Certificate of Occupancy shall be

issued for any development project approved under this Section unless the project meets

all requirements and conditions of the Project Review. Permits issued in error shall be treated as specified in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 11.02 (Inconsistent

Permits and Licenses) .

b. If the development project approval authorized by this Section is utilized, the conditions

of that approval become effective immediately. The violation of any such condition shall

constitute a violation of this Chapter and shall be subject to the same penalties as any

other violation of this Code.

G. Appeals

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

  1. Decision Maker

The Area Planning Commission of the area in which the property is located is the appellate

decision maker.

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The applicant, any officer, board, department, or bureau of the City, or any interested person aggrieved by the decision of the Director may file an appeal to the Area Planning Commission.

  1. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for

hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

b. The Area Planning Commission shall hold the public hearing within 75 days of the filing of

the appeal.

c. The Area Planning Commission shall render its decision in writing within 15 days after the

hearing is completed.

d. The Area Planning Commission may sustain or reverse any decision of the Director, and

may establish additional conditions to conform to the findings required in Subsection E.

(Standards for Review and Required Findings) above.

e. The decision shall be in writing and based upon evidence in the record, including but

not limited to testimony and documents produced at the hearing before the Area Planning Commission, and supported by any additional findings required by Subsection E.

(Standards for Review and Required Findings) above.

H. Modification of Entitlement

See Sec. 13B.5.4. (Modification of Entitlement) .

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Sec. 13B.2.5. DIRECTOR DETERMINATION

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A. Applicability

This Section applies where any provision of this Code, including

any other ordinances, requires a Director Determination.

B. Initiation

An application for a Director Determination is filed with the

Department.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

There is no public hearing required for the initial decision on

a Director Determination, and therefore no notice of a public

hearing is required.

  1. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

a. The following notice is required for the public hearing on

the appeal:

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Sec. 13B.2.5. Director

Determination

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APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

Type of
Notice
Mail		 When
24 days		 Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
• The applicant;
• Owner(s) of the subject property involved;
• The Certified Neighborhood Council representing the area
in which the property is located; and
• Interested parties who have requested in writing to be
notified
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the
property

D. Decision

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

  1. Decision Maker

The Director is the initial decision maker.

  1. Decision

The Director shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application is

deemed complete.

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  1. Transmittal

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The Director shall transmit a copy of the written findings and decision to the applicant, to all

owners of properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with, the subject property, and to the local Certified Neighborhood Council.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

In approving a Director Determination, the Director and Area Planning Commission or City Planning Commission (on appeal) shall find that the project substantially complies with any applicable regulations, guidelines, findings, standards and provisions of this Chapter and Chapter I.

(General Provisions and Zoning), including any other ordinances.

F. Scope of Decision

  1. See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

  2. Limitations

The granting of a Director Determination shall not imply compliance with any other applicable

provisions of this Code.

G. Appeals

  1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

  1. Decision Maker

a. The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker.

b. Density Bonus

Regardless of Subparagraph a., above, the City Planning Commission is the appellate

decision maker for projects seeking approval pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions

and Zoning), Sec. 12.22 A.37(d)(5)(ii) (State Density Bonus), Sec. 12.22 A.38(d)(3) (Mixed Income Incentive Program), or Sec. 12.22 A.39(d)(3) (Affordable Housing Incentive

Program) of this Code, or pursuant to Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program), Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing

Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program), or Sec. 9.2.5.

(Transit Oriented Incentive Program) of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A).

  1. Filing

a. An applicant or any other aggrieved person by the Director’s decision may file an appeal.

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b. Density Bonus

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Regardless of Subparagraph a., above, only an applicant or an owner or tenant of a

property abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property aggrieved by the Director’s decision may file an appeal on projects

seeking approval pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.22

A.37(d)(5)(ii) (State Density Bonus Program), Sec. 12.22 A.38(d)(3) (Mixed Income Incentive Program), Sec. 12.22 A.39.d.3 (Affordable Housing Incentive Program), or Sec. 12.22 A.25. (Affordable Housing Incentives – Density Bonus) of this Code; or Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program), Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.3.

(Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions

Incentive Program), Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program) of this Zoning Code

(Chapter 1A).

  1. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission or the City Planning

Commission, as applicable, shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section (Decisions) .

b. The Area Planning Commission or the City Planning Commission, as applicable, shall act

within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal period.

  1. Exception

a. When the application is filed as part of a project requiring multiple approvals, the appeals

procedures set forth in Sec. 13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) shall govern.

b. When the application is filed in conjunction with a Parcel Map and no other approval, the

appeals procedures set forth in Sec. 13B.7.8. (Subdivision Appeal) shall govern.

c. When the application is filed in conjunction with a tentative tract map and no other

approval, the appeals procedures set forth in Sec. 13B.7.3.G. (Appeals) shall govern, provided that such applications shall only be appealable to the Appeal Board, as defined in

Div. 14.3. (Glossary) of this Chapter, and shall not be subject to further appeal to the City

Council.

H. Modification of Entitlement

See Sec. 13B.5.4. (Modification of Entitlement) .

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