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§ 13-5

Novato Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Novato

13-5.006 Finding of Non-compliance.

a.

If the community development director, on basis of substantial evidence, finds the developer has not complied in good faith with the terms or conditions of the development agreement, he shall issue a finding of noncompliance which may be recorded by the city in the official records. The community development director shall specify in writing to the developer the respects in which developer has failed to comply, and may set forth terms of compliance and specify a reasonable time for the Developer to meet the terms of compliance.

b.

If developer does not comply with any terms of compliance within the prescribed time limits, the development agreement shall be subject to termination pursuant to section 13-6 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1151, § 1)

13-5.008 Appeal of Determination. Upon issuance of either a finding of compliance or a finding of noncompliance, the community development director shall give public notice of the issuance in the manner provided by section 13-4.012c of this chapter. Any interested person may file an appeal of the issuance of a finding of compliance or a finding of noncompliance within ten days after the giving of notice of such determination. An appeal to the city council shall be conducted in the same manner as any other appeal before the city council, at which time evidence shall be taken and findings thereon made. After completion of the hearing, the city council shall issue a finding of compliance or of noncompliance.

(Ord. No. 1151, § 1)

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  1. § 5-3
  2. § 5-5
  3. § 5-7
  4. § 5-11
  5. § 5-12
  6. 5-22 - Reserved.
  7. § 5-25
  8. § 5-29
  9. 5-30 - Reserved.
  10. § 5-31
  11. 5-32 - Reserved.
  12. § 5-35
  13. § 5-37
  14. § 5-43
  15. 5-44 - Reserved.
  16. § 5-45
  17. § 5-46
  18. § 5-55
  19. § 9-3
  20. § 9-5
  21. § 9-7
  22. 9-8 - Urban Lot Splits.
  23. 9-9 - Final Maps.
  24. § 9-11
  25. § 9-19
  26. § 9-20
  27. 9-22 - Reserved.
  28. 9-23 - Improvements.
  29. § 9-24
  30. 9-25 - Monuments.
  31. 9-26 - Reserved.
  32. § 9-27
  33. § 9-33
  34. § 9-35
  35. § 9-36
  36. § 12-1
  37. § 12-2
  38. § 13-1
  39. § 13-3
  40. 13-4 - Hearings.
  41. § 13-5
  42. 13-6 - Cancellation, Modification, or Termination.
  43. § 13-7

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