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Sec. 13B.2.1. CLASS 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT¶

Sec. 13B.2.1. Conditional Use Permit, Class 1¶

this Section applies where any provision of this code requires a class 1 conditional Use Permit.
this Section also applies to conditional uses and deviations designated in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) Sec. 12.24 X. (Further Authority of the Zoning Administrator for Other Similar Quasi-Judicial Approvals) .

3. Existing Uses

Any lot or portion of a lot which is being lawfully used for any of the purposes enumerated in this code at the time the property is first classified in a zone in which the use is permitted only by conditional use or at the time the use in that zone first becomes subject to the requirements of this Section , shall be deemed to be approved for the conditional use and may be continued on the lot. Further, the conditions included in any Special Zone, exception or variance which authorized the use shall also continue in effect.

B. Initiation

An application for a class 1 conditional Use Permit is filed with the Department.

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c. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

the following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision, if held:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Mail	24 days	• the applicant; • the owner(s) of the property involved; • Owners and occupants of all properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property; and
		• the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which thepropertyis located
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Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property • if a Hearing officer is designated to conduct the public hearing, then the applicant, in addition to posting notice of the public hearing, will also post notice of the initial meeting of the decision making body on the matter

2. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

the following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Mail	24 days	• the applicant; • the owner(s) of the property involved; • Owners and occupants of all properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property; and • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which thepropertyis located
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

the Zoning Administrator is the initial decision maker.

3. Public Hearing

a. the Zoning Administrator shall set the matter for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) .
b. the Zoning Administrator may conduct the hearing or designate a Hearing Officer to conduct the hearing.

4. Decision

a. the Zoning Administrator shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application is deemed complete.
b. if the Zoning Administrator fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request for transfer of jurisdiction to the Area Planning commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

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5. Conditions of Approval and inspections

a. in approving a project, the decision maker may impose conditions related to the interests addressed in the findings set forth in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) of this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) .
b. the decision may state that the height and area regulations required by other provisions of this chapter and Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this code shall not apply to the conditional use approved.
c. the Department shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with any and all conditions imposed on any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant to this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) . clearance, monitoring, and inspection fees shall be paid by the business operator or property owner to the Department in accordance with the fee schedule in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Article 9. (Fees) of this code, or in Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), as applicable.
d. if, upon inspection, the Department finds that the applicant has failed to comply with conditions of any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant to this Section (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) , the Department shall give notice to the business operator or property owner to correct the specific deficiencies and the time in which to complete the correction. evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department within the specified correction period. if the deficiencies are not corrected within the time prescribed by the Department, revocation proceedings pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-Compliance) or Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/ Revocation) may commence.

e. Standards for Review and Required Findings

in approving a class 1 conditional Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator or Area Planning commission (on appeal) shall find that:
- a. the project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community, city, or region;

b. the project’s location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety; and
- c. the project substantially conforms to the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan, the applicable community plan, and any applicable Specific Plan.

the decision maker shall also make any additional findings required by this chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) , and shall determine that the project satisfies all applicable requirements in these chapters.

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F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

the Area Planning commission is the appellate decision maker. the city council is the appellate body in the case of a transfer of jurisdiction, and its decision shall be subject to Charter Section 563(b)(2) .

3. Filing

An applicant or any other person aggrieved by the Zoning Administrator’s decision may appeal the decision to the Area Planning commission.

4. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning commission shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section .
b. the Area Planning commission shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal period.
c. When a conditional use decision of the Zoning Administrator is appealed to an Area Planning commission, the appellate decision of the Area Planning commission shall be final and effective as provided in Sec. 245 (City Council Veto of Board Actions) .

H. Modification of Entitlement

1. Development of Site

a. On any lot or portion of a lot on which an approved or deemed-approved conditional use is permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section , new buildings or structures may be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings, and existing uses may be extended on an approved site, provided that plans are submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator, and, where applicable, the use is consistent with the provisions of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 C (Existing Uses) for lots subject to Chapter I. , or, for lots subject to this chapter, consistent with the provisions of Sec. 12.5.1.E. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) or Sec. 12.5.1.F. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) .
b. the Zoning Administrator may deny the plans if the Zoning Administrator finds that the use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this Section , and may specify the conditions under which the plans may be approved.

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c. An applicant submitting development plans or any other person aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Administrator made relative to the approval or disapproval of a development plan may appeal the decision to the Area Planning commission pursuant to this Section .

d. Exceptions

For lots subject to Chapter I. , plan approval shall not be required in the instances listed as exceptions in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 D. (Development of Uses) .

2. Reduction of Site

So long as the conditional use is continued, the entire approved site shall be retained for the conditional use. No portion shall be severed from the site or utilized for other purposes unless the plans for the reduced site are first submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator. the initial decision of the Zoning Administrator on a proposed reduction of the area of an approved site shall be subject to the same appeal procedures as is provided for an application to establish the conditional use.

3. Findings and Conditions of Approval

in approving any conditional use plans, the Zoning Administrator must find that the use conforms to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this Section and may impose conditions on the same basis as provided for in this Section for the establishment of new conditional uses. the Zoning Administrator shall adopt written findings of fact supporting the decision based upon evidence in the record, including any investigations.

4. Change of Use

No conditional use may be changed to a different type of conditional use unless the new use is authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Section for the establishment of a conditional use.

5. Discontinuance of Use

if a conditional use is abandoned, or is discontinued for a continuous period of one year, it may not be re-established unless authorized in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this Section for the establishment of a conditional use.

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Sec. 13B.2.2. CLASS 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT¶

A. Applicability

this Section applies where any provision of this code requires a class 2 conditional Use Permit.
this Section also applies to the conditional uses designated in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 W. (Authority of the Zoning Administrator for Conditional Uses/ Initial Decision) .

3. Existing Uses

B. Initiation

An application for a class 2 conditional Use Permit is filed with the Department.

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Sec. 13B.2.2. Conditional Use Permit, Class 2¶

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c. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Publication Mail	24 days 24 days	• in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, designated for thatpurpose bythe cityclerk • the applicant; • the owner(s) of the property involved; • the owners and occupants of all property within and outside the city within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the area subject to theapplication(or the expanded area described below); and • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which thepropertyis located
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Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property • if aHearing Ofceris designated to conduct the public hearing, then the applicant, in addition to posting notice of the public hearing, will also post notice of the initial meeting of the decision makingbodyon the matter

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.
c. if the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least 20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal
- a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Publication Mail	24 days 24 days	• in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, designated for thatpurpose bythe cityclerk • the applicant; • the owner(s) of the property involved; • the owners and occupants of all property within and outside the city within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the area subject to theapplication(or the expanded area described below); and • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which thepropertyis located
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on theproperty

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.
c. if the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least 20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

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D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

the Zoning Administrator is the initial decision maker.

3. Public Hearing

a. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Zoning Administrator shall set the matter for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .
b. the Zoning Administrator may conduct the hearing or designate a Hearing Officer to conduct the hearing.

4. Decision

a. the Zoning Administrator shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application is deemed complete.
b. if the Zoning Administrator fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request for transfer of jurisdiction to the Area Planning commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

5. Conditions of Approval and Inspections

a. in approving a project, the decision maker may impose conditions related to the interests addressed in the findings set forth in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) of this Section (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .
b. the decision may state that the height and area regulations required by other provisions of this chapter and chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) shall not apply to the conditional use approved.
c. the Department shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with any and all conditions imposed on any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant to this Section . clearance, monitoring and inspection fees shall be paid by the business operator or property owner to the Department in accordance with the fee schedule in Article 9 (Fees) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) , or Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), as applicable.
d. if, upon inspection, the Department finds that the applicant has failed to comply with conditions of any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant to this Section , the Department shall give notice to the business operator or property owner to correct the specific deficiencies and the time in which to complete

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Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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the correction. evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department within the specified correction period. if the deficiencies are not corrected within the time prescribed by the Department, revocation proceedings pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of NonCompliance) or Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/Revocation) may commence.

6. Transmittal

the Zoning Administrator shall transmit a copy of the written findings and decision to the applicant, to all owners of properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with, the subject property and all persons who filed a written request for the notice with the Zoning Administrator.

e. Standards for Review and Required Findings

in approving a class 2 conditional Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator or Area Planning commission (on appeal) shall find that:
- a. the project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community, city, or region;
- b. the project’s location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety; and
- c. the project substantially conforms to the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan, the applicable community plan, and any applicable Specific Plan.
the decision maker shall also make any additional findings required by this chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) , and shall determine that the project satisfies all applicable requirements in these chapters.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .
As part of any conditional use approval, the initial decision maker or the appellate body may approve changes to the parking requirements not to exceed 20 percent of the requirements otherwise required by this chapter or chapter i.(General Provisions and Zoning).

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

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2. Decision Maker

3. Filing

An applicant or any other person aggrieved by the Zoning Administrator’s decision may appeal the decision to the Area Planning commission.

4. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning commission shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section .
b. the Area Planning commission shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal period.
c. When a conditional use decision of the Zoning Administrator is appealed to an Area Planning commission, the appellate decision of the Area Planning commission shall be final and effective as provided in Sec. 245 (City Council Veto of Board Actions) of the City Charter .

H. Modification of Entitlement

1. Development of Site

a. On any lot or portion of a lot on which an approved or deemed-approved conditional use is permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section , new buildings or structures may be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings, and existing uses may be extended on an approved site, provided that plans are submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator, and, where applicable, the use is consistent with the provisions of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 C (Existing Uses) for lots subject to chapter 1, or Sec. 12.5.1.E. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) or Sec. 12.5.1.F. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A) for lots subject to this chapter.
b. the Zoning Administrator may deny the plans if the Zoning Administrator finds that the use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this Section , and may specify the conditions under which the plans may be approved.
c. An applicant submitting development plans or any other person aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Administrator made relative to the approval or disapproval of a development plan may appeal the decision to the Area Planning commission pursuant to this Section .

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d. Exceptions

A plan approval shall not be required in the instances listed as exceptions in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) Sec. 12.24 D. (Development of Uses) for lots subject to chapter 1.

2. Reduction of Site

3. Findings and Conditions of Approval

4. Change of Use

5. Discontinuance of Use

i. Vesting Conditional Use Permit

1. Applicability

a. Whenever a provision of this code requires the filing of an application for a conditional Use Permit, a vesting conditional Use Permit may be filed instead, in accordance with and subject to the limitations of these provisions. if an applicant does not seek the rights conferred by this Subsection , the filing of a vesting application shall not be required by the city for the approval of any proposed Zone change, conditional Use Permit, permit for construction or work preparatory to construction.

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b. vesting conditional Use Permits may only be filed for the conditional uses listed in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 T. (Vesting Conditional Use Applications) of this code.

2. Filing an Application

a. A vesting conditional Use Permit application shall be filed on the same form and have the same contents, accompanying data, and reports and shall be processed in the same manner as set forth in this Section for a conditional use permit except as provided below. the application shall specify that the case is for a vesting conditional Use Permit. if any rules, regulations, or ordinances in force at the time of filing require any additional approvals, the complete application for these additional approvals shall be filed prior to or simultaneously with the vesting conditional Use Permit to be processed pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) .
b. in all vesting conditional Use Permit cases, a site plan and a rendering of the architectural plan of the building envelope shall be submitted with the application. the plans and renderings shall show the proposed project’s height, design, size and square footage, number of units, the location of buildings, driveways, internal vehicular circulation patterns, loading areas and docks, location of landscaped areas, walls and fences, pedestrian and vehicular entrances, location of public rights-of-way and any other information deemed necessary by the Director.

3. Transmittal

Prior to final approval or sign off on a building permit filed pursuant to a vesting application, the Planning Department shall submit a copy of the final site plan to the office of the affected council district for informational purposes only.

4. Development Rights

a. the approval of a vesting application confers a vested right to proceed with a development in substantial compliance with the rules, regulations, ordinances, zones, and officially adopted policies of the city in force on the date the application is deemed complete, and with the conditions of approval imposed and specifically enumerated in the final decision on the vesting application case.
b. these rights do not include exemption from:
- i. Other applications or approvals necessary to entitle a project to proceed (i.e., subdivision, parcel map, zone variance, design review, etc.);
- ii. Subsequent changes in the Building and Safety and Fire regulations contained in chapters V. (Public Safety and Protection) and IX. (Building Regulations) of this code that apply on a citywide basis, and that the city council finds are necessary to protect the public health and safety; or

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iii. Policies and standards relating to those regulations or from citywide programs to implement State or Federal mandates.

c. if the ordinances, policies, or standards described in the preceding Paragraphs are changed subsequent to the approval or conditional approval of a vesting application case, the applicant, or his or her successor or assignee, at any time prior to the expiration of the vesting application case, may apply, pursuant to Subdivision 5. (Amendment of Vested Project Plans or Amendment of Vested City Regulations to Comply With Subsequent Regulation Changes) below, for an amendment to the vesting application case to secure a vested right to proceed with the changed ordinances, policies, or standards. An application shall clearly specify the changed ordinances, policies, or standards for which the amendment is sought.
d. A vesting conditional Use Permit may be conditioned or denied if the decision maker determines:
- i. that the condition is necessary in order to make all of the findings in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) of this Section ; or
- ii. that one or more of the findings in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) above, of this Section ; cannot be made.

Amendment of Vested Project Plans or Amendment of Vested City Regulations to Comply With Subsequent Regulation Changes
- a. One or more of the owners or lessees of the subject property may file a verified application requesting an amendment of the city regulations as described in Subdivision 4. (Development Rights) above vested by a conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this Subsection .

b. the Area Planning commission, the city Planning commission, the Zoning Administrator or the Area Planning commission or city council on conditional Use Permit appeals may approve any changes to the set of city regulations to which the applicant’s project has vested for a conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this Subsection . the Department’s report shall be made within 40 calendar days of the date of the request or within any additional time as may be mutually agreed upon by the Department of city Planning and the applicant.
- c. the city council, the Area Planning commission, the city Planning commission, or the office of Zoning Administration, prior to making a decision pursuant to this Subdivision , shall hold a public hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section .

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Sec. 13B.2.3. CLASS 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT¶

Sec. 13B.2.3. Conditional Use Permit, Class 3¶

this Section applies where any provision of this code requires a class 3 conditional Permit.
this Section also applies to conditional uses designated in Sec. 12.24 U. (Conditional Use Permits - City Planning Commission With Appeals to City Council) of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) .

3. Existing Uses

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B. Initiation

An application for a class 3 conditional Use Permit is filed with the Department.

c. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Publication Mail	24 days 24 days	• in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, designated for thatpurpose bythe cityclerk • the applicant; • the owner(s) of the property involved; • the owners and occupants of all property within and outside the city within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the area subject to theapplication(or the expanded area described below); and • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which thepropertyis located
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Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property • if aHearing Ofceris designated to conduct the public hearing, then the applicant, in addition to posting notice of the public hearing, will also post notice of the initial meeting of the decision makingbodyon the matter

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.
c. if the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least 20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal
- a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Publication Mail	24 days 24 days	• in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, designated for thatpurpose bythe cityclerk • the applicant; • the owner(s) of the property involved; • the owners and occupants of all property within and outside the city within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the area subject to theapplication(or the expanded area described below); and • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which thepropertyis located
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property

b. Where all property within the 300 foot radius is under the same ownership as the property involved in the application, the owners of all property that adjoins that ownership, or is separated from it only by a street, alley, public right-of way or other easement, will also be notified.
c. if the mailed notice within the required radius does not result in notice to at least 20 different owners of at least 20 different lots other than the subject property, the notification radius will increase in increments of 50 feet until that number of owners and lots are encompassed within the expanded area.

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D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

the city Planning commission is the initial decision maker.

3. Public Hearing

a. Upon receipt of a complete application, the city Planning commission shall set the matter for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .
b. the city Planning commission may conduct the hearing itself or designate the Director to conduct the hearing.

4. Decision

a. if the Director conducts the public hearing, the Director shall transmit its findings and recommendation to the city Planning commission.
b. After the Director or city Planning commission’s hearing is closed, the city Planning commission shall render the initial decision at a public meeting.
c. the city Planning commission shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application is deemed complete.
d. if the city Planning commission fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request for transfer of jurisdiction to the city council pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

5. Conditions of Approval and inspections

a. in approving a project, the decision maker may impose conditions related to the interests addressed in the findings set forth in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) of this Section (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .
b. the decision may state that the height and area regulations required by other provisions of this chapter and Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) of this code shall not apply to the conditional use approved. if the Density Bonus is increased beyond the maximum allowed as defined in Sec. 12.22.A.37 (State Density Bonus) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) , and Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), as applicable, the development project must also comply with the requisite number of restricted affordable units and requirements as set forth in Sec. 12.24 U.26. (a)(1)

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- (5) (Density Bonus for a Housing Development in Which the Density increase is Greater than the Maximum Permitted in Sec. 12.22 A.37) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) , and Sec. 9.2.1.C. (Program Rules) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), as applicable.

c. the Department shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with any and all conditions imposed on any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant to this Section . clearance, monitoring, and inspection fees shall be paid by the business operator or property owner to the Department in accordance with the fee schedule in Article 9 (Fees) of Chapter 1 (General Provisions and Zoning) or Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), as applicable.
d. if, upon inspection, the Department finds that the applicant has failed to comply with conditions of any conditional use or other similar Quasi-judicial approval granted pursuant to this Section , the Department shall give notice to the business operator or property owner to correct the specific deficiencies and the time in which to complete the correction. evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department within the specified correction period. if the deficiencies are not corrected within the time prescribed by the Department, revocation proceedings pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of NonCompliance) or Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/Revocation) may commence.

6. Transmittal

the city Planning commission shall transmit a copy of the written findings and decision to the applicant, to all owners of properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property and all persons who filed a written request for the notice.

e. Standards for Review and Required Findings

in approving a class 3 conditional Use Permit, the city Planning commission or city council (on appeal) shall find that:
- a. the project will enhance the built environment in the surrounding neighborhood or will perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community, city, or region;

b. the project’s location, size, height, operations and other significant features will be compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety;
- c. the project substantially conforms to the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan, the applicable community plan, and any applicable Specific Plan;

the decision maker shall also make any additional findings required by this chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) , and shall determine that the project satisfies all applicable requirements in these chapters.

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F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .
As part of any conditional use approval, the initial decision maker or the appellate body may approve changes to the parking requirements not to exceed 20 percent of the requirements otherwise required by this chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) .

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

the city council is the appellate decision maker.

3. Filing

An applicant or any other person aggrieved by the city Planning commission’s decision may appeal the decision to the city council.

4. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the city council shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above, of this Section .
b. the city council shall hear the matter within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal period. time can be extended by mutual agreement with the applicant. if there is no extension by mutual agreement, the city council shall set the matter for hearing at the next regular meeting of the council, giving the same notice as provided for the original hearing.
c. the city council will render its decision by resolution. A decision to reverse or modify the city Planning commission’s decision, in whole or in part, shall only be adopted by at least a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the whole city council.
d. When a conditional use decision is appealed to the city council and the council either approves the conditional use or denies an appeal from an earlier approval, the matter together with the files and reports shall forthwith be transmitted to the Mayor.
e. the Mayor may approve or disapprove the conditional use within 10 days of its presentation to him or her. this action shall be based solely upon the administrative record and whether the Mayor believes the conditional use conforms to the requirements for approval set forth in this Section . if the Mayor disapproves the conditional use, he or she shall return the matter to the city clerk for presentation to the council, together with the objections in writing.

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f. the council within 60 days after the matter has been returned to it may override the disapproval:
- i. By a 2/3 vote if the council had not modified the conditional use as approved by the initial decision maker, or if the council had made the initial approval of the conditional use by reason of the failure of the initial decision maker to act; or
- ii. By a 3/4 vote if the council had modified and approved the conditional use or reversed the action of the initial decision maker and had approved the conditional use.
g. if the council fails to override the Mayor’s disapproval within the 60 days, the Mayor’s disapproval shall constitute a denial of the conditional use. if the Mayor fails to return the matter to the city clerk within 10 days of its presentation to him or her, the approval of the conditional use shall become final.

H. Modification of Entitlement

1. Development of Site

a. On any lot or portion of a lot on which an approved or deemed-approved conditional use is permitted pursuant to the provisions of this Section , new buildings or structures may be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings, and existing uses may be extended on an approved site, provided that plans are submitted to and approved by the city Planning commission, and, where applicable, the use is consistent with the provisions of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 C (Existing Uses) for lots subject to chapter i, or, for lots subject to this chapter, consistent with the provisions of Sec. 12.5.1.E. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) or Sec. 12.5.1.F. (Use Not allowed Exceptions) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A)..
b. the city Planning commission may deny the plans if the city Planning commission finds that the use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this Section , and may specify the conditions under which the plans may be approved.
c. the city Planning commission may delegate to the Director the authority to approve or disapprove, on their behalf, plans for the development of an approved or deemedapproved conditional use site. the city Planning commission shall establish reasonable guidelines and policies to be followed in the exercise of the delegated authority.
d. An applicant submitting development plans or any other person aggrieved by the decision of the city Planning commission made relative to the approval or disapproval of a development plan may appeal the decision to the city council pursuant to this Section .

e. Exceptions

For lots subject to Chapter I. , plan approval shall not be required in the instances listed as exceptions in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 D. (Development of Uses) .

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2. Reduction of Site

So long as the conditional use is continued, the entire approved site shall be retained for the conditional use. No portion shall be severed from the site or utilized for other purposes unless the plans for the reduced site are first submitted to and approved by the city Planning commission. the initial decision of the Zoning Administrator on a proposed reduction of the area of an approved site shall be subject to the same appeal procedures as is provided for an application to establish the conditional use.

3. Findings and Conditions of Approval

in approving any conditional use plans, the city Planning commission must find that the use conforms to the purpose and intent of the findings required for a conditional use under this Section and may impose conditions on the same basis as provided for in this Section for the establishment of new conditional uses. the city Planning commission shall adopt written findings of fact supporting the decision based upon evidence in the record, including any investigations.

4. Change of Use

5. Discontinuance of Use

i. Vesting Conditional Use Permit

1. Applicability

a. Whenever a provision of this code requires the filing of an application for a conditional Use Permit, a vesting conditional Use Permit may be filed instead, in accordance with and subject to the limitations of these provisions. if an applicant does not seek the rights conferred by this Subsection , the filing of a vesting application shall not be required by the city for the approval of any proposed Zone change, conditional Use Permit, permit for construction or work preparatory to construction.
b. vesting conditional Use Permits may only be filed for the conditional uses listed in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.24 T. (Vesting Conditional Use Applications) .

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2. Filing an Application

a. A vesting conditional Use Permit application shall be filed on the same form and have the same contents, accompanying data and reports and shall be processed in the same manner as set forth in this Section for a conditional use permit except as provided below. the application shall specify that the case is for a vesting conditional Use Permit. if any rules, regulations or ordinances in force at the time of filing require any additional approvals, the complete application for these additional approvals shall be filed prior to or simultaneously with the vesting conditional Use Permit to be processed pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) .
b. in all vesting conditional Use Permit cases, a site plan and a rendering of the architectural plan of the building envelope shall be submitted with the application. the plans and renderings shall show the proposed project’s height, design, size and square footage, number of units, the location of buildings, driveways, internal vehicular circulation patterns, loading areas and docks, location of landscaped areas, walls and fences, pedestrian and vehicular entrances, location of public rights-of-way and any other information deemed necessary by the Director.

3. Transmittal

4. Development Rights

a. the approval of a vesting application confers a vested right to proceed with a development in substantial compliance with the rules, regulations, ordinances, zones, and officially adopted policies of the city in force on the date the application is deemed complete, and with the conditions of approval imposed and specifically enumerated in the final decision on the vesting application case.
b. these rights do not include exemption from:
- i. Other applications or approvals necessary to entitle a project to proceed (i.e., subdivision, parcel map, zone variance, design review, etc.);
- ii. Subsequent changes in the Building and Safety and Fire regulations contained in chapters V. (Public Safety and Protection) and IX. (Building Regulations) of this code that apply on a citywide basis, and that the city council finds are necessary to protect the public health and safety; or
- iii. Policies and standards relating to those regulations or from citywide programs to implement State or Federal mandates.

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c. if the ordinances, policies, or standards described in the preceding Paragraphs are changed subsequent to the approval or conditional approval of a vesting application case, the applicant, or his or her successor or assignee, at any time prior to the expiration of the vesting application case, may apply, pursuant to Subdivision 5 of this Subsection , for an amendment to the vesting application case to secure a vested right to proceed with the changed ordinances, policies, or standards. An application shall clearly specify the changed ordinances, policies, or standards for which the amendment is sought.
- d. A vesting conditional Use Permit may be conditioned or denied if the decision maker determines:
  - i. that the condition is necessary in order to make all of the findings in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) above of this Section ; or
  - ii. that one or more of the findings in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) above, of this Section ; cannot be made.

Amendment of Vested Project Plans or Amendment of Vested City Regulations to Comply With Subsequent Regulation Changes
- a. One or more of the owners or lessees of the subject property may file a verified application requesting an amendment of the city regulations as described in Subdivision 4. (Development Rights) above vested by a conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this Subsection .
- b. the Area Planning commission, the city Planning commission, the Zoning Administrator or the Area Planning commission or city council on conditional Use Permit appeals may approve any changes to the set of city regulations to which the applicant’s project has vested for a conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this Subsection . the Department’s report shall be made within 40 calendar days of the date of the request or within any additional time as may be mutually agreed upon by the Department of city Planning and the applicant.
- c. the city council, the Area Planning commission, the city Planning commission, or the office of Zoning Administration, prior to making a decision pursuant to this Subdivision , shall hold a public hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above, of this Section .

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Sec. 13B.2.4. PROJECT REVIEW¶

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Purpose. the Project review process promotes orderly development, evaluates and mitigates significant environmental impacts, and promotes public safety and the general welfare by ensuring that development projects are properly related to their sites, surrounding properties, transportation network, sewers, other infrastructure and environmental settings; and controls or mitigates the development of projects which are likely to have a significant adverse effect on the environment as identified in the city’s environmental review process or on surrounding properties by reason of inadequate site planning or improvements.

A. Applicability

the Project review process applies where any provision of this code requires a Project review, including but not limited to those described in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 16.05 C. (Project Review Requirements) for lots subject to chapter i., or Div. 4C.14. (Development Review Threshold) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A) for lots subject to this chapter. Additionally, the exemptions listed in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 16.05 D. (Exemptions) , or the exemptions listed in Sec. 4C.14.1.E. (Exceptions) , shall also apply as appropriate.

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the Director shall establish administrative methods,
- guidelines, procedures, and forms as may be necessary to conduct the review and render a decision expeditiously, prior to processing any Project review application.

B. Initiation

1. Application

a. An application for a Project review is filed with the Department.
b. the application shall be filed in any public office of the Department of city Planning, upon such forms and accompanied by applicable fees, a site plan drawn to scale, and other information prescribed by the Director for that purpose. the application shall be verified by either the property owner, lessee, owner in escrow, or a legally authorized agent.

2. Environmental Review

a. As part of the application for a Project review, the applicant shall file necessary forms and information for environmental review as prescribed by the Director.

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b. the Director shall cause the required environmental studies and notices for the project to be prepared concurrent with the Project review.

c. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the initial decision, if held:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Mail	24 days	• the applicant; • the owner(s) and tenant(s) of the property involved; • the owners and tenants of all property within 300 feet of the boundary of the subject site; • city councilmember(s) representing the area in which the property is located; • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which the property is located; and • Any organization representing property owners or the community in the project vicinity if they request in writing to be notified
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property

2. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Mail	24 days	• the applicant; • the owner(s) and tenant(s) of the property involved; • the owners and tenants of all property within 300 feet of the boundary of the subject site; • city councilmember(s) representing the area in which the property is located; • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which the property is located; and • Any organization representing property owners or the community in the project vicinity if they request in writing to be notified
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

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2. Decision Maker

the Director is the initial decision maker.

3. Referral

a. if applicable, the Director shall refer all completed applications for the Project review to the appropriate city departments for their review and report.
b. if applicable, responses shall be returned within 15 days after receipt, or another period agreed to by the Director and the appropriate agency or department.

4. Public Hearing

if the Director finds that the matter may have a significant effect on neighboring properties, the Director shall set the matter for public hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

5. Decision

a. the Director shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the Project review within 75 days after the date an application is deemed complete, or where any necessary environmental review is approved or completed.
b. this time limit may be extended up to 45 days by mutual consent of the applicant and the Director. the time limit shall also be extended if necessary to prepare and process an eir.
c. if the Director fails to make a decision on an application within the time limit specified in this Subsection , the applicant may file a request for transfer of jurisdiction to the Area Planning commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

6. Conditions

a. the Director may condition and/or modify the project, or select an alternative project, as necessary to:
- i. implement the General Plan or a Specific Plan; and
- ii. Address potential effects of the development project on the environment and surrounding areas, including the mitigation of significant adverse impacts when identified.
b. the Director shall not approve or conditionally approve a Project review without appropriate environmental review prepared in accordance with the requirements of ceQA.

7. Transmittal

a. the Director shall send notice of the determination to the applicant and all other parties listed in Subsection C. (Notice) above.

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b. Failure to receive notice does not invalidate any action taken pursuant to this Section .
c. the Director shall notify the Department of Building and Safety of the final approval of the Project review.

e. Standards for Review and Required Findings

in approving a Project review, the Director or the Area Planning commission (on appeal) shall find that:

the project substantially conforms to the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, applicable community plan, and any applicable Specific Plan;
the project consists of an arrangement of buildings and structures (including height, bulk and setbacks), off-street parking facilities, loading areas, lighting, landscaping, trash collection, and other such pertinent improvements, that is or will be compatible with existing and future development on adjacent properties and neighboring properties; and
Any residential project provides recreational and service amenities to improve habitability for its residents and minimize impacts on neighboring properties.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

2. Enforcement

a. No grading permit foundation permit, building permit, or certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for any development project approved under this Section unless the project meets all requirements and conditions of the Project review. Permits issued in error shall be treated as specified in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 11.02 (Inconsistent Permits and Licenses) .
b. if the development project approval authorized by this Section is utilized, the conditions of that approval become effective immediately. the violation of any such condition shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the same penalties as any other violation of this code.

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

the Area Planning commission of the area in which the property is located is the appellate decision maker.

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3. Filing

the applicant, any officer, board, department, or bureau of the city, or any interested person aggrieved by the decision of the Director may file an appeal to the Area Planning commission.

4. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning commission shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) above.
b. the Area Planning commission shall hold the public hearing within 75 days of the filing of the appeal.
c. the Area Planning commission shall render its decision in writing within 15 days after the hearing is completed.
d. the Area Planning commission may sustain or reverse any decision of the Director, and may establish additional conditions to conform to the findings required in Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) above.
e. the decision shall be in writing and based upon evidence in the record, including but not limited to testimony and documents produced at the hearing before the Area Planning commission, and supported by any additional findings required by Subsection E. (Standards for Review and Required Findings) above.

H. Modification of Entitlement

See Sec. 13B.5.4. (Modification of Entitlement) .

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A. Applicability

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this Section applies where any provision of this code, including

any other ordinances, requires a Director Determination.

B. Initiation

An application for a Director Determination is filed with the Department.

c. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

there is no public hearing required for the initial decision on a Director Determination, and therefore no notice of a public hearing is required.

2. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

a. the following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

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Type of Notice	When	Where / To Whom / Additional Requirements
Mail	24 days	• the applicant; • Owner(s) of the subject property involved; • the certified Neighborhood council representing the area in which the property is located; and • interested parties who have requested in writing to be notified
Posting	10 days	• the applicant will post notice in a conspicuous place on the property

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

the Director is the initial decision maker.

3. Decision

the Director shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application is deemed complete.

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4. Transmittal

the Director shall transmit a copy of the written findings and decision to the applicant, to all owners of properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with, the subject property, and to the local certified Neighborhood council.

e. Standards for Review and Required Findings

in approving a Director Determination, the Director and Area Planning commission or city Planning commission (on appeal) shall find that the project substantially complies with any applicable regulations, guidelines, findings, standards and provisions of this chapter and Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) , including any other ordinances.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

2. Limitations

the granting of a Director Determination shall not imply compliance with any other applicable provisions of this code.

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

a. the Area Planning commission is the appellate decision maker.

b. Density Bonus

regardless of Subparagraph a. , above, the city Planning commission is the appellate decision maker for projects seeking approval pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.22 A.37(d)(5)(ii) (State Density Bonus) , Sec. 12.22 A.38(d)(3) (Mixed Income Incentive Program) , or Sec. 12.22 A.39(d)(3) (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) of this code, or pursuant to Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) , Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) , or Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

3. Filing

a. An applicant or any other aggrieved person by the Director’s decision may file an appeal.

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b. Density Bonus

regardless of Subparagraph a. , above, only an applicant or an owner or tenant of a property abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property aggrieved by the Director’s decision may file an appeal on projects seeking approval pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.22 A.37(d)(5)(ii) (State Density Bonus Program) , Sec. 12.22 A.38(d)(3) (Mixed Income Incentive Program) , Sec. 12.22 A.39.d.3 (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) , or Sec. 12.22 A.25. (Affordable Housing Incentives – Density Bonus) of this code; or Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) , Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

4. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning commission or the city Planning commission, as applicable, shall set the matter for hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section (Decisions) .
b. the Area Planning commission or the city Planning commission, as applicable, shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal period.

5. Exception

a. When the application is filed as part of a project requiring multiple approvals, the appeals procedures set forth in Sec. 13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) shall govern.
b. When the application is filed in conjunction with a Parcel Map and no other approval, the appeals procedures set forth in Sec. 13B.7.8. (Subdivision Appeal) shall govern.
c. When the application is filed in conjunction with a tentative tract map and no other approval, the appeals procedures set forth in Sec. 13B.7.3.G. (Appeals) shall govern, provided that such applications shall only be appealable to the Appeal Board, as defined in Div. 14.3. (Glossary) of this chapter, and shall not be subject to further appeal to the city council.

H. Modification of Entitlement

See Sec. 13B.5.4. (Modification of Entitlement) .

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