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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part V — Administration›Article 25

Sec. 38-191. Required Findings for Approval.

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

The Planning Commission or the City Manager, as applicable, shall make the following written findings for each approval of an architectural review application:

  • A. Preliminary Review.

    1. The proposed siting, form, mass, and architectural style are appropriate for the project site, the immediate area, and the City;

    2. The proposed project will not unreasonably impair the views, privacy, or living environment currently enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity;

    3. The proposed project is substantially consistent with the Monterey General Plan, as well as all applicable and adopted area or neighborhood plans, design guidelines, or similar documents.

B. Final Review.

  1. The proposed exterior finish, colors, materials, landscaping, lighting, fencing, and all other exterior features are appropriate for the project site, the immediate area, and the City;

  2. The proposed project is substantially consistent with the Monterey General Plan, as well as all applicable and adopted area or neighborhood plans, design guidelines, or similar documents.

In the event of a conflict between the General Plan and area or neighborhood plans, the General Plan is the controlling document; however, area or neighborhood plan policies and programs that are more precise but consistent with the General Plan have the same standing as General Plan policies. (Ord. 3715 § 16, 2025; Ord. 3458 § 1, 2010)

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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
      2. Article 22
      3. Article 23
      4. Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
      5. ▸Article 25
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-187. Purpose.
        2. Sec. 38-188. Applicability.
        3. Sec. 38-189. Review Procedures.
        4. Sec. 38-190. Submittal Requirements.
        5. Sec. 38-191. Required Findings for Approval.
        6. Sec. 38-192. Maintenance, Duration and Extension, Appeals.
      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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