Article IV — Land Use and Development Permits

Article IV describes each type of land use permit required by the Development Code and the County's requirements for the preparation, filing, processing, and approval or disapproval of each permit application. The article also sets time limits for the establishment of a land use or commencement of development as authorized by an approved permit, and provides for permit extensions when needed. Some land use/development approvals may be granted by the Zoning Administrator (e.g., Use Permits, Tentative Maps, etc.), while others require review by the Planning Commission (e.g., Appeals) or review and approval by the Board of Supervisors (e.g., Master Plans).

Article V—Coastal Zones—Development and Resource Management Standards

Article V contains chapters on the different types of zoning districts (residential, commercial, etc.) that are applied to public and private land within unincorporated areas of the County located within the Coastal Zone established by the California Coastal Act. Like Article II, these chapters list the specific types of land uses allowed in each zoning district, and the type of land use/development permit that must be obtained prior to initiating each use. They also provide basic development standards for each zoning district, among which are maximum height limits and setback/yard requirements for new structures.