Chapter 6 — CODE ADMINISTRATION

Coalinga Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Coalinga

Sec. 9-5.130. - Sidewalk vendors. CHAPTER 7. - SUBDIVISIONS

CHAPTER 6. - CODE ADMINISTRATION

  • Article 1. - Administrative Procedures

  • Sec. 9-6.101. - Applicability.

  • Sec. 9-6.102. - Interpretation by community development director.

  • Sec. 9-6.103. - Permits required.

  • Sec. 9-6.104. - Compliance with CEQA and California environmental and planning laws.

  • Sec. 9-6.105. - Authority for acting on applications.

  • Sec. 9-6.106. - Application forms and fees.

  • Sec. 9-6.107. - Combined development applications.

  • Sec. 9-6.108. - Application procedure.

  • Sec. 9-6.109. - Pre-application review.

  • Sec. 9-6.110. - Application Review.

  • Sec. 9-6.111. - Public notification.

  • Sec. 9-6.112. - Public hearings.

  • Sec. 9-6.113. - Approvals, approvals with conditions, and denials.

  • Sec. 9-6.114. - Effective dates, expiration, extensions, modifications, and revocation of approvals. Sec. 9-6.115. - Appeals.

  • Sec. 9-6.116. - Development agreements.

  • Article 2. - Nonconforming Uses and Structures

  • Sec. 9-6.201. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.202. - Applicability.

  • Sec. 9-6.203. - Establishment of legal nonconforming uses and structures.

  • Sec. 9-6.204. - Continuation and maintenance of nonconforming structures.

  • Sec. 9-6.205. - Amortization of nonconforming uses.

  • Sec. 9-6.206. - Alterations and enlargements to nonconforming structures.

  • Sec. 9-6.207. - Changes and substitutions of nonconforming uses.

  • Sec. 9-6.208. - Restoration of damaged nonconforming structures.

  • Sec. 9-6.209. - Correction of nonconforming site features.

  • Sec. 9-6.210. - Abandonment of nonconforming uses.

  • Article 3. - Determination of Unspecified Uses

  • Sec. 9-6.301. - Purpose and initiation.

  • Sec. 9-6.302. - Application.

  • Sec. 9-6.303. - Investigation.

  • Sec. 9-6.304. - Determination.

  • Sec. 9-6.305. - Findings.

  • Sec. 9-6.306. - Effective date of determination.

  • Article 4. - Site Plan Review

  • Sec. 9-6.401. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.402. - Applicability.

  • Sec. 9-6.403. - Site plan application and review.

  • Sec. 9-6.404. - Findings for approval.

  • Sec. 9-6.405. - Approval or disapproval.

  • Sec. 9-6.406. - Appeal.

  • Sec. 9-6.407. - Distribution.

  • Sec. 9-6.408. - Revisions.

  • Sec. 9-6.409. - Expiration of site plan approval.

  • Sec. 9-6.410. - Building permits.

  • Article 5. - Conditional Use Permits

  • Sec. 9-6.501. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.502. - Applicability.

  • Sec. 9-6.503. - Procedures.

  • Sec. 9-6.504. - Required findings.

  • Sec. 9-6.505. - Fees.

  • Sec. 9-6.506. - Conditions of approval.

  • Sec. 9-6.507. - Decision; expiration, extensions, modifications and revocations.

  • Article 6. - Temporary Use and Special Event Permits

  • Sec. 9-6.601. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.602. - Applicability.

  • Sec. 9-6.603. - Procedures.

  • Sec. 9-6.604. - Required findings.

  • Sec. 9-6.605. - Conditions of approval.

  • Article 7. - Variances and Minor Exceptions

  • Sec. 9-6.701. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.702. - Procedures.

  • Sec. 9-6.703. - Required findings.

  • Sec. 9-6.704. - Use variances prohibited.

  • Sec. 9-6.705. - Conditions of approval.

  • Sec. 9-6.706. - Decision; expiration and extensions; modifications.

  • Sec. 9-6.707. - Minor exceptions.

  • Article 8. - Environmental Review

  • Sec. 9-6.801. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.802. - Procedure.

  • Sec. 9-6.803. - Mitigation monitoring and reporting program.

  • Sec. 9-6.804. - Preparation of environmental documents by consultants.

  • Article 9. - General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Map and Text Changes Sec. 9-6.901. - Purpose.

  • Sec. 9-6.902. - Procedure.

  • Sec. 9-6.903. - Initiation of amendments.

  • Sec. 9-6.904. - Application by property owner.

  • Sec. 9-6.905. - Public hearing by planning commission.

  • Sec. 9-6.906. - Contents of notice of public hearing.

  • Sec. 9-6.907. - Action by planning commission.

  • Sec. 9-6.908. - Public hearing by city council.

  • Sec. 9-6.909. - Action by city council. Sec. 9-6.910. - Required findings.

  • Sec. 9-6.911. - Resubmittal of application. Sec. 9-6.912. - Notification of county assessor. Article 10. - Occupancy Permits

  • Sec. 9-6.1001. - Purpose and requirements. Sec. 9-6.1002. - Issuance of certificate of occupancy.

Article 11. - Reasonable Accommodation Procedure Sec. 9-6.1101. - Purpose. Sec. 9-6.1102. - Applicability. Sec. 9-6.1103. - Procedures. Article 12. - Enforcement Sec. 9-6.1201. - Enforcement duty. Sec. 9-6.1202. - Declaration of nuisance. Sec. 9-6.1203. - Violations and penalties. Article 13. - Density Bonus Sec. 9-6.1301. - Residential density bonus. Sec. 9-6.1302. - Accessory dwelling units allowed density bonuses. Sec. 9-6.1303. - Accessory dwelling units allowed incentives or concessions. Sec. 9-6.1304. - Density bonus agreement.

Sec. 9-5.130. - Sidewalk vendors. CHAPTER 7. - SUBDIVISIONS