Part V — Administration

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Monterey

Article 21. ZONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; FEES AND DEPOSITS ZONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; FEES AND DEPOSITS
§ 38-150. Zoning Review Generally.
§ 38-151. Applications Generally.
§ 38-152. Efective Date; Lapse of Permit; Appeals.
§ 38-153. Duties of the Community Development Director.
§ 38-154. Environmental Review.
§ 38-155. Fees and Deposits.
§ 38-155.1. Indemnifcation.
Article 22. USE PERMITS; VARIANCES
§ 38-156. Purposes.
§ 38-157. Authority of Planning Commission.
§ 38-158. Submittal Requirements.
§ 38-159. Notice and Public Hearing.
§ 38-160. Duties of Planning Commission and Community Development Director.
§ 38-161. Required Findings.
§ 38-162. Conditions of Approval.
§ 38-163. Planned Unit Development Approval.
§ 38-164. Efective Date; Appeals.
§ 38-165. Lapse of Approval; Transferability; Discontinuance; Revocation.
§ 38-166. Changed Plans; New Application.
§ 38-167. Reserved.
Article 23. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
§ 38-169. Purpose.
§ 38-170. Application Requirements.
§ 38-171. Content of Development Agreement.
§ 38-172. Development Agreement Hearings.
§ 38-173. Execution and Recordation.
§ 38-174. Periodic Review.
§ 38-175. Efect of Development Agreement.
§ 38-176. Amendments or Extensions to Development Agreements.
Article 24. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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§ 38-180. Specifc Purposes.
§ 38-181. Applicability.
§ 38-182. Development Review Committee.
§ 38-183. Initiation.
§ 38-184. Submittal Requirements.
§ 38-185. Duties of Community Development Director.
§ 38-186. Duties of Development Review Committee.
Article 25. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
§ 38-187. Purpose.
§ 38-188. Applicability.
§ 38-189. Review Procedures.
§ 38-190. Submittal Requirements.
§ 38-191. Required Findings for Approval.
§ 38-192. Maintenance, Duration and Extension, Appeals.
Article 26. AMENDMENTS
§ 38-194. Applicability.
§ 38-195. Initiation of Amendments.
§ 38-196. Submittal Requirements.
§ 38-197. Public Hearing Scope and Notice.
§ 38-198. Duties of Planning Commission.
§ 38-199. Result of Planning Commission Denial.
§ 38-200. Duties of City Council.
§ 38-201. Revisions of Proposed Amendments.
§ 38-202. Resubmission of Application.
Article 27. APPEALS
§ 38-203. Purpose of Appeal.
§ 38-204. Right of Appeal -- Planning Commission.
§ 38-205. Right of Appeal -- Administrative and Other Committee Decisions.
§ 38-206. Right of Appeal -- Interested Parties.
§ 38-207. Time for Filing.
§ 38-208. Notice of Appeal -- Form and Content.
§ 38-209. Appeal by City Councilmember or City Manager; Review of Projects Requiring
Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
§ 38-210. Hearing Date -- Notice.
§ 38-211. Authority of Appellate Body.
Article 28. NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
§ 38-212. Specifc Purposes.
§ 38-213. Continuation and Maintenance.

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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  • § 38-214. Alterations and Enlargements of Nonconforming Uses and Structures. § 38-215. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use. § 38-216. Restoration of a Damaged Structure. § 38-217. New Occupancy on a Site Having Certain Nonconforming Site Features.

  • Article 29. ENFORCEMENT § 38-218. Permits, Licenses, Certificates, and Approvals. § 38-219. Enforcement Responsibilities. § 38-220. Voidable Conveyances. § 38-221. Revocation of Discretionary Permits. § 38-222. Prosecution of Violations. § 38-223. Residential Property Inspection Program.

  • Article 30. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION § 38-224. Purpose. § 38-225. Applicability. § 38-226. Application Procedure. § 38-227. Review Authority. § 38-228. Findings for Decision. § 38-229. Conditions of Approval.