East Palo Alto Municipal Code Ch. 18.85 Preliminary Ministerial Review

The Preliminary Ministerial Review (PMR) is the procedure used by the City to verify if a proposed land use or structure complies with the uses allowed in the applicable zone and the development standards applicable to the use or structure.

(Ord. of 2-6-2024(1), § 5)

A. A PMR is required when any provision of the Development Code indicates a PMR is a prerequisite to establishing a land use or structure, including before the City issues a new or modified building permit, grading permit, or other construction-related permit required for the alteration, construction, modification, moving, or reconstruction of any structure; whenever a use is proposed to be changed from a use for which a PMR has been issued; and any conditions of approval imposed through a discretionary permit authorizing the use. A PMR is required prior to the submittal of building permits for development projects that are subject only to a streamlined ministerial permitting process, including Accessory Dwelling Units, the HOME Act (SB 9) and Streamline Ministerial Approval process (SB 35).

B. A PMR shall be obtained before the City issues a new or modified business license in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 5.04, if applicable.

(Ord. of 2-6-2024(1), § 5)

The Director may issue a PMR only after confirming that the proposed land use and/or structure is in full compliance with all of the applicable provisions of the Development Code.

(Ord. of 2-6-2024(1), § 5)

PMR approval may be in the form of a stamp, signature, or other official notation on approved plans, a letter to the applicant, or other certification, at the discretion of the Director.

(Ord. of 2-6-2024(1), § 5)