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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part V — Administration›Article 21

Sec. 38-150. Zoning Review Generally.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

A. Purpose. Zoning clearance is the procedure used by the City to verify that a proposed land use or building occupancy classification complies with the list of uses allowed in the applicable zone and the development standards applicable to the use or building occupancy classification, or if additional approvals are required before a zoning clearance permit can be issued.

  • B. Applicability. A zoning clearance from the Community Development Director, or designee, shall be obtained:

    1. For each new or expanded use of a site and each new or changed building occupancy classification prior to issuance of a building permit, grading permit, certificate of occupancy, or utility service connection;

    2. For all new businesses to the City that are required to have a business license pursuant to Section 19-4; and

    3. For all existing businesses that are required to have a business license pursuant to Section 19-4 that are changing the type of use or location within the City.

C. Review Procedures. Zoning clearance permits are reviewed and issued by the Community Development Department. Other City departments, such as the Fire Department, will be notified when a zoning clearance permit application has been submitted and will contact the applicant if additional permits or inspections are required.

D. Validity. A zoning clearance permit remains valid as long as the land use, business operations, building occupancy classification, and location do not change. (Ord. 3702 § 3, 2025; Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. ▸Part V — Administration
      Overview
      1. ▸Article 21
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-150. Zoning Review Generally.
        2. Sec. 38-151. Applications Generally.
        3. Sec. 38-152. Effective Date; Lapse of Permit; Appeals.
        4. Sec. 38-153. Duties of the Community Development Director.
        5. Sec. 38-154. Environmental Review.
        6. Sec. 38-155. Fees and Deposits.
      2. Article 22
      3. Article 23
      4. Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
      5. Article 25
      6. Article 26 — AMENDMENTS
      7. Article 27 — APPEALS
      8. Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
      9. Article 29
      10. Article 30

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