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159.063 Permits; Amendments

Auburn Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Auburn

Amendments to the permit sought by the permittee may be applied for and shall be acted upon in the same manner as the original application.

(1973 Code, § 9-4.609) (Ord. 558, eff. - -; Am. Ord. 601, eff. - -)

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Auburn Zoning Code
  1. 150.006 Adoption Of The California Residential Code
  2. 150.007 Findings
  3. 150.010 Adoption Of California Administrative Code
  4. 150.015 Denial; Grounds
  5. 150.030 Adoption Of California Mechanical Code
  6. 150.040 Adoption Of The California Electrical Code
  7. 150.050 Adoption Of The California Plumbing Code
  8. 150.051 Fees
  9. 150.052 Construction Site Restroom Facility
  10. 150.055 Adoption Of The California Energy Code
  11. 150.060 Adoption Of The Uniform Code For The Abatement Of Dang…
  12. 150.065 Adoption Of The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
  13. 150.072 Fees
  14. 150.075 Adoption Of California Historical Building Code
  15. 150.076 Fees
  16. 150.086 Fees
  17. 150.090 Adoption Of International Swimming Pool And Spa Code
  18. 155.001 Title
  19. 155.002 Purpose
  20. 155.003 Definitions
  21. 155.004 Grading Permit Required
  22. 155.005 Exemptions
  23. 155.006 Improvement Security; Required
  24. 155.020 Grading
  25. 155.021 Water Obstruction
  26. 155.022 Construction In Public Rights-Of-Way
  27. 155.024 Not Retroactive
  28. 155.025 Administration
  29. 155.035 Filing
  30. 155.036 Compliance With CEQA
  31. 155.037 Referral To Other Public Agencies
  32. 155.038 Permit Conditions
  33. 155.039 Permission Of Other Agencies Or Owners
  34. 155.041 Time Limits
  35. 155.042 Validity
  36. 155.043 Appeals
  37. 155.055 Application; Plans
  38. 155.056 Preliminary Grading Plans
  39. 155.057 Final Grading Plans; Engineer Required
  40. 155.058 Final Grading Plans; Engineer Not Required
  41. 155.060 Seasonal Requirements
  42. 155.061 Distribution And Use Of Approved Plans
  43. 155.075 General
  44. 155.076 Fees
  45. 155.077 Geotechnical Investigation Required
  46. 155.078 Investigations
  47. 155.079 Reports; General
  48. 155.080 Soil/Geologic Investigation Reports
  49. 155.081 Final Report
  50. 155.082 Changed Conditions
  51. 155.085 Periodic Progress Reports By Private Geotechnical Engi…
  52. 155.086 Progress Report By Permittee
  53. 155.087 Submit "as-Built" Plan
  54. 155.088 Performance Of Work; Inspection
  55. 155.089 Other Responsibilities Of Permittee
  56. 155.090 Transfer Of Permit
  57. 155.100 Excavation
  58. 155.101 Excavation Slope
  59. 155.102 Fill Placement
  60. 155.103 Fill Compaction
  61. 155.105 Fill Slopes
  62. 155.106 Adjacent Structures Protection
  63. 155.107 Setbacks; General
  64. 155.108 Drainage; General
  65. 155.109 Drainage; Disposal Requirements
  66. 155.110 Drainage; Water Accumulation
  67. 155.111 Drainage Protection Of Adjoining Property
  68. 155.112 Terrace Drainage
  69. 155.113 Subsurface Drainage
  70. 155.115 Emergency Conditions
  71. 155.116 Erosion And Sediment Control Plans
  72. 155.117 Vehicular Ways; General
  73. 155.118 Vehicular Ways; Drainage
  74. 155.130 Suspension And Revocation Of Permit
  75. 155.131 Corrective Work
  76. 155.132 Enforcement Official
  77. 155.133 Right Of Entry
  78. 155.134 Stop Work Orders
  79. 155.135 Liability
  80. 155.136 Denial Of Other Permits
  81. 155.137 Notice Of Adjacent Utility Owners
  82. 155.138 Grading Prior To Approval Of Improvement Plans
  83. 155.999 Penalty
  84. 158.001 Citation And Authority
  85. 158.002 Purpose
  86. 158.003 Conformance With The General Plan And Zoning Provisions
  87. 158.004 Definitions
  88. 158.015 Advisory Agency; Additional Duties And Appeals
  89. 158.016 City Engineer
  90. 158.030 Environmental Reports
  91. 158.031 Tentative Maps Required
  92. 158.032 Information To Be Submitted
  93. 158.033 Additional Data
  94. 158.034 Preparation And Form
  95. 158.035 Filing And Fees
  96. 158.036 Action By The Advisory Agency
  97. 158.051 Time Extensions
  98. 158.052 Preparation And Form
  99. 158.053 Offers Of Dedication
  100. 158.054 Waivers
  101. 158.065 Preparation And Form
  102. 158.066 Time
  103. 158.080 Time Extensions
  104. 158.081 Preparation And Form
  105. 158.082 Information To Appear On Certificate Sheets
  106. 158.083 Information To Appear On Final Maps
  107. 158.084 Statements, Documents And Other Data To Accompany Fina…
  108. 158.095 Intent And Purpose
  109. 158.096 Definitions
  110. 158.097 Tentative Maps
  111. 158.099 Parking
  112. 158.100 Utilities
  113. 158.101 Organizational Documents
  114. 158.102 Abatement Rights
  115. 158.106 Conversions To Condominiums Or Community Apartments; P…
  116. 158.120 Dedications For Streets And Utilities
  117. 158.121 School Site Dedications
  118. 158.122 Waivers Of Direct Access To Streets
  119. 158.123 Reservations
  120. 158.135 Processing
  121. 158.137 Drainage And Sewer Facilities
  122. 158.150 Reimbursements
  123. 158.160 Soils Report
  124. 158.170 Boundary Monuments
  125. 158.171 Interior Monuments
  126. 158.173 Monument Identification Marks
  127. 158.174 Replacement Of Destroyed Monuments
  128. 158.175 Survey Data And Information To Be Shown On Final Maps …
  129. 158.185 Improvements Required
  130. 158.186 Agreements For Improvements
  131. 158.187 Improvement Security
  132. 158.200 Initiation Of Proceedings By Owners
  133. 158.201 Initiation Of Proceedings By Council
  134. 158.202 Data For Petitions
  135. 158.203 Fees
  136. 158.204 Proceedings Before The Council
  137. 158.205 Return Of Fees And Deposits; Release Of Security
  138. 158.206 Delivery Of Final Maps
  139. 158.207 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Authority
  140. 158.208 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Initiation Of Pr…
  141. 158.209 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Fees
  142. 158.210 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Proceedings
  143. 158.211 Reversions To Acreage By Parcel Maps; Delivery Of Parc…
  144. 158.226 Street Standards
  145. 158.227 Alignment Of Streets
  146. 158.228 Parkway Maintenance
  147. 158.229 Structural Design Of Pavement
  148. 158.230 Trenching And Backfilling
  149. 158.231 Curbs And Gutters
  150. 158.232 Sidewalks
  151. 158.233 Ramps For Handicapped Persons
  152. 158.234 Private Streets
  153. 158.235 Effect Of Street Layout On Adjoining Property
  154. 158.236 Street Naming
  155. 158.237 Street Name Signs
  156. 158.238 Traffic Signs
  157. 158.239 Mailboxes
  158. 158.240 Trees
  159. 158.250 Water Supply System
  160. 158.251 Fire Hydrants
  161. 158.252 Water Services
  162. 158.253 County Water Agency Canal System
  163. 158.265 Provision Of Sanitary Sewers
  164. 158.266 Standards For The Design Of Septic Tanks And Leaching …
  165. 158.267 Street Sewer Mains And House Sewer Connections
  166. 158.280 Provision Of Storm Drainage Facilities
  167. 158.281 Existing Watercourses
  168. 158.282 Existing Open Watercourses
  169. 158.283 Runoff Within Subdivisions
  170. 158.284 Storm Water Inlets
  171. 158.285 Drop Inlet Grates
  172. 158.286 Storm Drain Design
  173. 158.300 Buildable Lots
  174. 158.301 Lot Sizes
  175. 158.302 Lot Lines
  176. 158.303 Public Facilities
  177. 158.304 Divided Lots
  178. 158.305 Large Lot Subdivisions
  179. 158.306 Block Lengths
  180. 158.320 Natural Heating And Cooling Requirements Generally
  181. 158.321 Natural Heating Requirements
  182. 158.322 Natural Cooling Requirements
  183. 158.335 Generally
  184. 158.336 Amount Of Dedication Of Land And/or Fees
  185. 158.337 Formula
  186. 158.338 Formula Adjustments
  187. 158.339 Reporting Requirements
  188. 158.340 Fee Payment
  189. 158.341 Exemptions And Special Provisions
  190. 158.342 Planned Unit Developments
  191. 158.355 Building Permits
  192. 158.356 Certificates Of Occupancy
  193. 158.357 Variances; Procedure And Approval
  194. 158.999 Penalty
  195. 159.002 Title
  196. 159.003 Purpose
  197. 159.004 Authority
  198. 159.005 Planning Commission; Powers
  199. 159.015 Established
  200. 159.017 Zoning Map
  201. 159.018 Unclassified Land
  202. 159.030 Single-Family Residential District (R-1)
  203. 159.036 Industrial Park District (M-1)
  204. 159.037 Industrial District (M-2)
  205. 159.039 Agricultural Residential District (AR)
  206. 159.040 Special Public Service District (S)
  207. 159.041 Office Building District (OB)
  208. 159.042 Highway Service District (HS)
  209. 159.045 Light Manufacturing District (M-L)
  210. 159.047 Regional Commercial - Emergency Shelter (C-3-ES)
  211. 159.055 Manufactured Homes; Permanent Use
  212. 159.056 Mobile Homes; Temporary Uses
  213. 159.058 Mobile Home Parks; Development Standards
  214. 159.059 Mobile Home Sites; Development Sites
  215. 159.060 Development Plans; Preparation; Filing
  216. 159.061 Development Plans And Permits; Approval
  217. 159.062 Temporary Occupancy Permits
  218. 159.063 Permits; Amendments
  219. 159.064 Permits; Revocation; Modification
  220. 159.065 Conflicts With Other Provisions
  221. 159.066 Enforcement
  222. 159.067 Fees And Permits; State Law Provisions
  223. 159.068 Violations; Penalties
  224. 159.080 Purposes
  225. 159.081 Provisions Subject To Chapter Provisions
  226. 159.082 Size
  227. 159.083 Standards For Parking, Open Spaces, Building Coverage …
  228. 159.084 Land Use Intensity
  229. 159.085 Open Spaces
  230. 159.087 Uses Permitted
  231. 159.088 Use Permits Required
  232. 159.089 Design Criteria
  233. 159.090 Common Ownership Requirements
  234. 159.091 Staged Development
  235. 159.093 Applications; Additional Information Required
  236. 159.094 Approval Or Denial; Criteria
  237. 159.095 Approval; Bonds; Conditions; Acceptance
  238. 159.096 Appeals
  239. 159.097 Conditional Use Permits; Time Limitations
  240. 159.110 Title
  241. 159.111 Purpose
  242. 159.112 Definitions
  243. 159.115 Reviewing Authority
  244. 159.116 Procedure For Design Review Approval
  245. 159.117 Effective Date
  246. 159.118 Expiration
  247. 159.119 Effectuation
  248. 159.120 Extensions
  249. 159.121 Modifications
  250. 159.122 Appeals
  251. 159.123 Enforcement
  252. 159.124 Environmental Review
  253. 159.125 Application Fees
  254. 159.140 Preamble
  255. 159.141 Short Title
  256. 159.142 Definitions
  257. 159.143 Airport Zones
  258. 159.144 Airport Zone Height Limitations
  259. 159.145 Use Restrictions
  260. 159.148 Enforcement
  261. 159.149 Planning Commission
  262. 159.150 Appeals
  263. 159.151 Judicial Reviews
  264. 159.165 Required
  265. 159.167 Parking Spaces; Number Required
  266. 159.168 Parking Spaces; Number Required; Computation
  267. 159.169 Facilities; Minimum Dimensions
  268. 159.173 Boats And Trailers
  269. 159.174 Sight Restrictions
  270. 159.175 Exceptions
  271. 159.180 Mobile Food Vendors
  272. 159.185 Purpose
  273. 159.186 Definitions
  274. 159.187 General Provisions
  275. 159.188 Sign Permits Required
  276. 159.189 Permitted Signs
  277. 159.190 Exempt From Sign Permit Requirements
  278. 159.191 Prohibited Signs
  279. 159.192 Temporary Special Permits
  280. 159.193 Sign Standards
  281. 159.194 Sign Design Criteria
  282. 159.195 Sign Types
  283. 159.197 Non-Conforming Signs
  284. 159.198 Removal Of Unsafe Or Illegally Installed Signs
  285. 159.220 Establishments
  286. 159.221 Establishment; Hardships; Determinations; Council Resp…
  287. 159.222 Establishment; Hardships; Protests; Filing; Studies
  288. 159.223 Establishment; Hardships; Protests; Studies; Findings
  289. 159.224 Establishment; Hardships; Relief; Council Determinations
  290. 159.225 Establishment; Hardships; Relief; Manner
  291. 159.226 Establishment; Determinations Of No Hardship
  292. 159.227 Maps; Rescission; Effect
  293. 159.228 Maps; Adoption
  294. 159.240 Non-Conforming Uses; Land
  295. 159.242 Non-Conforming Uses; Buildings; Changes In Use To Same…
  296. 159.243 Non-Conforming Buildings; Damages; Repairs; Extensions…
  297. 159.245 Non-Conforming Buildings; Maintenance And Repairs
  298. 159.246 Non-Conforming Uses And Buildings; Expansion
  299. 159.260 Property With Substandard Area Or Front Footage
  300. 159.261 Public Utility Transmission And Distribution Lines
  301. 159.262 Flag Lots
  302. 159.263 Projections Into Required Yards
  303. 159.264 Fences
  304. 159.265 Distance Between Buildings
  305. 159.275 Purpose
  306. 159.276 Definitions
  307. 159.277 School District Findings
  308. 159.278 Mitigation Requirements; Variances
  309. 159.279 Mitigation Requirements; Fees; Dedications
  310. 159.280 School District Schedule Of Plans
  311. 159.281 School District Reports
  312. 159.282 Council Discretionary Approval
  313. 159.295 Purpose
  314. 159.296 Definitions
  315. 159.297 Location Limitations
  316. 159.298 Waivers Of Location Limitations
  317. 159.299 Use Permits Required
  318. 159.310 Statutory Authorization, Findings Of Fact, Purpose And…
  319. 159.311 Definitions
  320. 159.312 General Provisions
  321. 159.314 Provision For Flood Hazard Reduction
  322. 159.315 Variance Procedure
  323. 159.325 Purpose
  324. 159.333 Density Bonus
  325. 159.336 Parking
  326. 159.337 Childcare Facilities
  327. 159.345 Purpose And Intent
  328. 159.346 Definitions
  329. 159.347 Scope
  330. 159.348 Permit And Reclamation Plan Requirements
  331. 159.349 Review Procedure
  332. 159.351 Performance Bonds
  333. 159.352 Public Records
  334. 159.353 Periodic Reviews
  335. 159.354 Amendments
  336. 159.355 Variances
  337. 159.356 Successors In Interest Bound By Reclamation Plans
  338. 159.370 Purpose And Intent
  339. 159.371 Uses Permitted
  340. 159.372 Accessory Uses Permitted
  341. 159.373 Temporary Uses Permitted
  342. 159.374 Uses Subject To Conditional Use Permits
  343. 159.375 Processing Defined
  344. 159.376 Procedure
  345. 159.377 Criteria
  346. 159.380 Temporary Emergency Shelters
  347. 159.390 Purpose
  348. 159.405 Conditions; Authorized
  349. 159.406 Issuance; Authorized
  350. 159.407 Fees
  351. 159.409 Appeals
  352. 159.420 Authorized
  353. 159.421 Applications; Fees
  354. 159.422 Hearings
  355. 159.423 Planning Commission Decisions
  356. 159.424 Appeals
  357. 159.425 Revocation
  358. 159.426 Building Permits; Issuance
  359. 159.430 Purpose
  360. 159.431 Requesting Reasonable Accommodation
  361. 159.432 Application Requirements
  362. 159.433 Reviewing Authority
  363. 159.434 Required Findings
  364. 159.440 Authorized
  365. 159.442 Petitions; Filing; Fees
  366. 159.443 Planning Commission Hearings; Notices
  367. 159.444 Planning Commission Findings
  368. 159.445 Council Decisions
  369. 159.446 Petitions; Withdrawal
  370. 159.447 Abandonment Of Council Or Planning Commission Initiate…
  371. 159.460 Service
  372. 159.461 Application Requirements
  373. 159.462 Notices; Appeals
  374. 159.463 Declarations
  375. 159.464 Hold Harmless Agreements
  376. 159.475 Permits And Licenses; Issuance
  377. 159.476 Administrative Permits; Issuance
  378. 159.477 Temporary Sales Permit; Issuance
  379. 159.479 Enforcement
  380. 159.490 Title
  381. 159.490 Title
  382. 159.491 Purpose
  383. 159.492 Definitions
  384. 159.495 Historic Design Review Commission; Practices And Proce…
  385. 159.496 Historic Design Review Commission; Powers And Duties
  386. 159.497 Historic Design Review Permit
  387. 159.499 Declaration Of Historic Buildings And Places
  388. 159.500 Use Of State Historic Building Code
  389. 159.501 Adoption Of Uniform Code For Building Conservation
  390. 159.502 Preservation Easements
  391. 159.503 Demolition Of Historic Structures
  392. 159.504 Substandard Or Dangerous Conditions
  393. 159.505 Ordinary Maintenance And Repairs Of Property
  394. 159.506 Evidence Of Hardship For Exemptions/waivers
  395. 159.507 Preservation Incentives
  396. 159.512 Definitions
  397. 159.510 Purpose
  398. 159.511 Findings
  399. 159.512 Definitions
  400. 159.516 Permit Processing
  401. 159.518 Standard Conditions
  402. 159.540 Purpose
  403. 159.541 Findings
  404. 159.542 Definitions
  405. 159.543 Operational Standards
  406. 159.544 Record Keeping
  407. 159.545 Violations
  408. 159.546 Severability
  409. 159.999 Penalty
  410. 160.001 Authority
  411. 160.002 Adoption
  412. 160.003 Amendments
  413. 160.015 Establishment
  414. 160.015 Establishment
  415. 160.016 References
  416. 160.030 Permits Required
  417. 160.032 Encroachment Permits
  418. 160.033 Safety; Restoration Of Streets
  419. 160.034 Security Required
  420. 160.035 General Deposits
  421. 160.036 Fees
  422. 160.037 Public Districts, Utilities And Political Subdivisions
  423. 160.038 Time Limits; Extensions
  424. 160.039 Prohibited Interpretations
  425. 160.040 Indemnification
  426. 160.041 Insurance
  427. 160.042 Removal Or Cure Of Illegal Encroachments
  428. 160.055 Definitions
  429. 160.056 Owner's Duty To Repair Defective Sidewalk
  430. 160.057 Enforcement
  431. 160.058 Civil Liability For Injuries Caused By Defective Sidew…
  432. 160.059 Purpose
  433. 160.060 Notice To Repair
  434. 160.061 Service Of Notice
  435. 160.062 Contents Of Notice
  436. 160.063 Time For Commencement And Completion Of Repairs
  437. 160.064 Failure To Make Required Repairs
  438. 160.065 Assessment Proceedings
  439. 160.066 Alternative Payment Plan For Assessment
  440. 160.080 Construction; Improvements; Approval
  441. 160.081 Public Nuisances
  442. 160.082 Maximum Grade Standards
  443. 160.095 Definitions
  444. 160.097 Designation Of Underground Utility Districts
  445. 160.098 Unlawful Acts
  446. 160.099 Exceptions; Emergencies Or Unusual Circumstances
  447. 160.100 Other Exceptions
  448. 160.101 Notices To Property Owners And Utility Companies
  449. 160.102 Responsibility To Utility Companies
  450. 160.103 Responsibility Of Property Owners
  451. 160.104 Responsibility Of The City
  452. 160.115 Findings And Determinations
  453. 160.116 New Extensions
  454. 160.117 New Extensions; Exceptions
  455. 160.118 Existing Overhead Facilities
  456. 160.119 Hardships
  457. 160.999 Penalty

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