Culver City Municipal Code Ch. 17.510 Zoning Clearances

A Zoning Clearance is a ministerial permit that is used by the Division to verify that a proposed structure or land use activity complies with the list of permitted activities allowed in the applicable zoning district, the development standards applicable to each type of use, and any conditions of approval of permits previously issued for the subject site.

(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)

A. Zoning Clearance shall be required in conjunction with Division review of the following activities:

1. Change or intensification. An intensification of the use or a change to a use that is not similar to the previous use, as determined by the Director.

2. Building or Grading Permits. Any building or grading permit.

3. Business Tax Certificate. Any business tax certificate or business license.

4. Other. Any other authorization required by the CCMC or this Title for any new use or change of use.

B. Where no other authorization is required, Zoning Clearance shall be obtained from the Division before the commencement of any business or land use activity.

(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)

The Director shall grant Zoning Clearance after determining:

A. The request complies with all of the applicable standards and provisions for the category of use in the zoning district of the subject parcel, in full compliance with this Title; and

B. The request complies with the City's Comprehensive Standard Conditions of Approval for Discretionary Land Use Permits as adopted by the Commission.

(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)