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Chapter 17.116 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS

Capitola Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Capitola

Sections: 17.116.010 Purpose. 17.116.020 When required. 17.116.030 Review authority. 17.116.040 Application submittal, review, and action. 17.116.050 Public notice and hearing. 17.116.060 Conditions of approval. 17.116.070 Appeals and post-decision procedures.

17.116.010 Purpose.

This chapter identifies the process to obtain an administrative permit. An administrative permit is required for uses permitted by right yet subject to specific zoning code standards. An administrative permit is a ministerial procedure for the city to verify that a proposed use complies with all applicable standards and to ensure that the applicant understands and accepts these standards. (Ord. 1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)

17.116.020 When required.

Uses that require an administrative permit are specified in the land use regulation tables for each zoning district found in Part 2 of this title (Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones). (Ord. 1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)

17.116.030 Review authority.

The community development director takes action on all administrative permit applications. (Ord. 1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)

17.116.040 Application submittal, review, and action.

A. An application for an administrative permit shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter
17.112 (Permit Application and Review).
B. Community
development department staff shall review the application to verify compliance with the zoning code. If the project complies with the zoning code, the
approve the application. (Ord.
1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)

community development director shall

17.116.050 Public notice and hearing.

No public notice or hearing is required for an administrative permit. (Ord. 1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)

17.116.060 Conditions of approval.

No conditions of approval may be attached to the approval of an administrative permit. (Ord. 1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020)

17.116.070 Appeals and post-decision procedures.

A. Community development director decisions on administrative permits may be appealed to the planning commission as described in Chapter 17.152 (Appeals). B. Post-decision procedures and requirements in Chapter 17.156 (Post-Decision Procedures) shall apply to administrative permits. (Ord. 1043 § 2 (Att. 2), 2020) Home Previous Next

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Contents — Capitola Zoning Code
Capitola Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.04 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 17.08 — INTERPRETATION
  3. Chapter 17.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
  4. Chapter 17.16 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  5. Chapter 17.20 — MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 17.24 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Rev…
  7. Chapter 17.28 — VISITOR SERVING OVERLAY ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.32 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS Revised 3/26
  9. Chapter 17.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT
  10. Chapter 17.40 — RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ZONES
  11. Chapter 17.44 — COASTAL OVERLAY ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.48 — HEIGHT, SETBACKS, AND FLOOR AREA
  13. Chapter 17.52 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
  14. Chapter 17.56 — ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  15. Chapter 17.57 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CAPITOLA MALL R…
  16. Chapter 17.60 — FENCES AND WALLS
  17. Chapter 17.64
  18. Chapter 17.68
  19. Chapter 17.72 — LANDSCAPING
  20. Chapter 17.74 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  21. Chapter 17.75 — SB 9 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  22. Chapter 17.76
  23. Chapter 17.82
  24. Chapter 17.84 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  25. Chapter 17.88 — INCENTIVES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS Revised 6/26
  26. Chapter 17.92 — NONCONFORMING USES
  27. Chapter 17.96 — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
  28. Chapter 17.100 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
  29. Chapter 17.104 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  30. Chapter 17.108 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  31. Chapter 17.112 — PERMIT APPLICATION AND REVIEW
  32. Chapter 17.114 — CONCEPTUAL REVIEW
  33. Chapter 17.116 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
  34. Chapter 17.120 — DESIGN PERMITS
  35. Chapter 17.128 — VARIANCES
  36. Chapter 17.132 — SIGN PERMITS
  37. Chapter 17.136 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
  38. Chapter 17.140 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  39. Chapter 17.144 — ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDME…
  40. Chapter 17.148 — PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARINGS
  41. Chapter 17.156 — POST-DECISION PROCEDURES
  42. Chapter 17.160 — GLOSSARY Revised 6/26

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