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Title 18 — ZONING

Chapter 18.128 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Dorris Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Dorris

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18.128.010 Notice required.

  • 18.128.020 Appeals of administrative action.

18.128.010 Notice required.

  • A. Notice of any public hearing required under the terms of this title shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the first hearing by at least one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the city, and by the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, to all persons whose name and address appear on the latest adopted tax roll as owning property within a distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet from the exterior boundaries of the real property subject to the hearing. If there is no newspaper of general circulation, in lieu of publication, the public hearing notice shall be posted in three (3) public places in the city in accordance with Government Code Section 65090.

  • B. Any defect or error appearing in such notice shall not divest the city council of jurisdiction nor invalidate any proceedings.

18.128.020 Appeals of administrative action.

  • A. All interpretations and decisions of the city staff authorized by this title are subject to appeal in writing to the city council. Appeals of any administrative interpretation or decision shall be made by filing a written appeal with the city clerk within ten (10) calendar days after rendition of the city staff’s decision. Such appeal shall be accompanied by the applicable fee provided in the fee schedule currently in effect in the city.

  • B. The city council shall hear and decide on the appeal within forty-five (45) days of filing the appeal and shall make findings supporting their decision on the matter. The city council may reverse, set aside, affirm, amend, or modify the action of staff, provided that the actions of the council are consistent with the general plan and are in compliance with city code. The council may also refer said matter back to staff for additional consideration or to obtain additional information. The decision of the city council shall be final on all matters.

  • C. No building permit shall be issued in any case where a conditional use permit is required by the terms of this title until after the period allowed for appeal. In the event of an appeal no such permit shall be granted until the matter has been finally approved by the city council. Building permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall conform to the terms and conditions of the conditional use permit granted.

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Dorris Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 18.12 — DISTRICTS GENERALLY
    4. Chapter 18.16 — RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE, R-A
    5. Chapter 18.20 — LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R-1
    6. Chapter 18.24 — MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R-2
    7. Chapter 18.28 — HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R-3
    8. Chapter 18.32 — MIXED USE, M-U
    9. Chapter 18.36 — COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, C-1
    10. Chapter 18.40 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL, C-2
    11. Chapter 18.44 — MANUFACTURING, M
    12. Chapter 18.48 — OPEN SPACE, O-S
    13. Chapter 18.52 — PUBLIC AGENCY, P-A
    14. Chapter 18.56 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, P-D
    15. Chapter 18.60 — RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, PRD
    16. Chapter 18.64 — SIMILAR USE DETERMINATIONS
    17. Chapter 18.68 — OFF-STREET PARKING
    18. Chapter 18.72 — SIGNS
    19. Chapter 18.76 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
    20. Chapter 18.80 — USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
    21. Chapter 18.84 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
    22. Chapter 18.88 — LIVE/WORK UNITS AND HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
    23. Chapter 18.92 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
    24. Chapter 18.96 — BED AND BREAKFAST INNS
    25. Chapter 18.100 — MOBILE FOOD SALES
    26. Chapter 18.104 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    27. Chapter 18.108 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    28. Chapter 18.112 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    29. Chapter 18.116 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUSES
    30. Chapter 18.120 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
    31. Chapter 18.124 — AMENDMENTS
    32. Chapter 18.128 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
    33. Chapter 18.132 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

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