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) |
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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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- Chapter 17.04 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING CODE
- Chapter 17.08 — INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 17.12 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 17.16 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.20 — MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.24 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS Rev…
- Chapter 17.28 — VISITOR SERVING OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 17.32 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS Revised 3/26
- Chapter 17.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40 — RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ZONES
- Chapter 17.44 — COASTAL OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 17.48 — HEIGHT, SETBACKS, AND FLOOR AREA
- Chapter 17.52 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 17.56 — ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
- Chapter 17.57 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CAPITOLA MALL R…
- Chapter 17.60 — FENCES AND WALLS
- Chapter 17.64
- Chapter 17.68
- Chapter 17.72 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 17.74 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.75 — SB 9 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 17.76
- Chapter 17.82
- Chapter 17.84 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- Chapter 17.88 — INCENTIVES FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS Revised 6/26
- Chapter 17.92 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.96 — SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.100 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 17.104 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.108 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 17.112 — PERMIT APPLICATION AND REVIEW
- Chapter 17.114 — CONCEPTUAL REVIEW
- Chapter 17.116 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.120 — DESIGN PERMITS
- Chapter 17.128 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.132 — SIGN PERMITS
- Chapter 17.136 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.140 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Chapter 17.144 — ZONING CODE AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDME…
- Chapter 17.148 — PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARINGS
- Chapter 17.156 — POST-DECISION PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.160 — GLOSSARY Revised 6/26