Chapter 17.134 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE

The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the Conditional Use Permit Procedure. The purpose of these provisions is to prescribe the procedure for the accommodation of uses with special site or design requirements, operating characteristics, or potential adverse effects on surroundings, through review and, where necessary, the imposition of special conditions of approval. This procedure shall apply to all proposals for which a conditional use permit is required by the zoning regulations.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; prior planning code § 9200)

A.

Major Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is considered a Major Conditional Use Permit if it involves any of the following:

Thresholds. Any project requiring a Conditional Use Permit that meets any of the following size thresholds:

a.

The actual project site (including only portions of the lot actually affected by the project) exceeds one (1) acre;

b.

Nonresidential projects involving more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of floor area, except in the D-DT, (when not combined with the S-7 Zone), S-15, D-BV, D-CO, or D-LM Zones;

c.

Large-Scale Developments.

i.

Any development not involving one hundred percent (100%) affordable housing units, other than manager's units, which is located in the S-15, D-CO, or D-LM Zones, and results in more than one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of new floor area;

ii.

Any development not involving one hundred percent (100%) affordable housing units, other than manager's units, which is located in the D-DT Zones (when not combined with the S-7 Zone), and results in more than two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet of new floor area, or a new building or portion thereof of more than two hundred fifty (250) feet in height.

d.

Projects that request to be considered for an exception to the D-LM Height/Bulk/Intensity Area standards, as described in Table 17.101G.04, Note 2.

Uses. Any project requiring a Conditional Use Permit that involves any of the following activity or facility types except where the proposal involves only accessory parking, the resumption of a discontinued nonconforming activity, or an addition to an existing activity which does not increase the existing floor area by more than twenty percent (20%):

a.

Activities:

i.

Extensive Impact Civic;

ii.

Special Health Care Civic;

iii.

Fast-food Restaurant Commercial;

iv.

Convenience Market Commercial;

v.

Alcoholic Beverage Sales Commercial;

vi.

Transient Habitation Commercial;

vii.

Heavy/High Impact Industrial;

viii.

Small Scale Transfer and Storage Hazardous Waste Management Industrial;

ix.

Industrial Transfer/Storage Hazardous Waste Management Industrial;

x.

Mining and Quarrying Extractive.

b.

Facilities:

i.

Drive-Through;

ii.

Advertising Sign, except when the facility meets the requirements of Section 17.11.090.

Special Situations. Any project requiring a Conditional Use Permit that involves any of the following situations:

a.

A project requiring development of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR);

b.

A single establishment containing a Commercial or Industrial Activity, or portion thereof, which is located in any Residential Zone and occupies more than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet of floor area, except where the proposal involves only the resumption of a nonconforming activity;

c.

Off-Street Parking Facilities in the D-DT (except the D-DT-JLI) and D-LM Zones serving fifty (50) or more vehicles;

d.

Monopole Telecommunications Facilities in, or within three hundred (300) feet of the boundary of, any Residential or HBX Zone;

e.

A project in the OS Zones listed as requiring a Major Conditional Use Permit in Chapter 17.11, except that any improvement or change in use consistent with a Park Master Plan that has been adopted by the Oakland City Council shall not require a Conditional Use Permit (as specified in Section 17.135.050), even where it involves facilities or activities that would otherwise require a Major Conditional Use Permit in Section 17.11.060;

f.

An Electroplating Activity as defined in Section 17.09.040 subject to the provisions of Section 17.102.340;

g.

A Telecommunications Facility in or within one hundred (100) feet of the boundary of any Residential Zone, HBX Zone, or the D-CE-3 or D-CE-4 Zone;

h.

A Telecommunications Facility whose antennas and equipment are not fully concealed from view within three hundred (300) feet of the boundary of the RH, RD, RM, RU-1, or RU-2 Zones, HBX Zones, or the D- CE-3 or D-CE-4 Zone;

i.

A project requiring a Conditional Use Permit as set forth under Section 17.153.050 for any demolition or conversion of Residential Hotel Units or a Residential Hotel.

j.

A Park Master Plan for a City-Owned Park, subject to the provisions of Section 17.135.050(A).

B.

Minor Conditional Use Permit. A Minor Conditional Use Permit is a Conditional Use Permit which does not involve any of the purposes listed in Subsection A. of this Section.

(Ord. No. 13812, § 4(Exh. A), 7-30-2024; Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10- 3-2023; Ord. No. 13527, § 2, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 13509, § 2(Exh. A), 12-4-2018; Ord. No. 13501, § 4(Exh. A), 7-24-2018; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13302, § 5(Exh. C), 4-21-2015; Ord. No. 13276, § 5(Exh. A), 12-9-2014; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2- 2013; Ord. No. 13168, § 5(Exh. A-2), 6-18-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 13060, § 2(Exh. A), 3-1-2011; Ord. No. 13042, § 4(Exh. A), 10-19-2010; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12868 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12768 § 3 (part), 2006; Ord. 12501 §

80, 2003: Ord. 12450 § 19, 2002; Ord. 12350 § 3 (part), 2001; Ord. 12272 § 4 (part), 2000; Ord. 12237 § 4, 2000; Ord. 12234 § 4, 2000; Ord. 12224 § 7, 2000; Ord. 12205 § 4 (part), 2000; Ord. 12199 § 9 (part), 2000; Ord. 12138 § 4 (part), 1999; Ord. 12078 § 5 (part), 1998; Ord. 12072 § 12, 1998; Ord. 12016 § 2 (part), 1997; Ord. 11904 § 5.91, 1996; Ord. 11892 § 21, 1996; Ord. 11539 § 2, 1993; prior planning code § 9201)

An application for a conditional use permit shall be made by the owner of the affected property, or his or her authorized agent, on a form prescribed by the City Planning Department and shall be filed with such Department. The application shall be accompanied by such information including, but not limited to, site and building plans, drawings and elevations, and operational data, as may be required to enable the pertinent criteria to be applied to the proposal, and by the fee prescribed in the fee schedule in Chapter

A.

Major Conditional Use Permits.

In All Zones. An application for a Major Conditional Use Permit shall be considered by the City Planning Commission which shall hold a public hearing on the application. Notice of the hearing shall be given by posting an enlarged notice on the premises of the subject property involved in the application. Notice of the hearing shall also be given by mail or delivery to all owners and occupants of real property in the City within three hundred (300) feet of the property involved; provided, however, that failure to send notice to any such owner where his or her address is not shown on the last available equalized assessment roll shall not invalidate the affected proceedings. All such notices shall be given not less than seventeen (17) days prior to the date set for the hearing. While the hearing is open, any interested party must enter into the record any issues and/or oral, written, and/or documentary evidence to the Commission for its consideration; failure to do so will preclude the party from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal hearing and/or in court. The Commission shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the general use permit criteria set forth in Section 17.134.050 and to other applicable use permit criteria, and may grant or deny the application for the proposed conditional use permit or require such changes or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are in its judgment necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The determination of the Commission shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of decision unless appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section

Any party seeking to appeal the determination will be limited to issues and/or evidence

presented to the Commission prior to the close of the Commission's public hearing on the matter, in accordance with the above procedures. In the event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

Alcoholic Beverage Sales Activities in Alcoholic Beverage Sales License Overconcentrated Areas. In addition to following the provisions of Subsection A.1. of this Section, the City Planning Commission shall also determine whether the proposal conforms to the criteria for findings of "Public Convenience and Necessity" set forth in Subsection 17.103.030.B.3.

In the OS Zone. Applications for conditional use permits in the OS Zone shall be subject to the special use permit review procedure for the OS Zone established in Chapter 17.135.

B.

Minor Conditional Use Permits.

In All Zones. An application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit shall be considered by the Director of City Planning. However, the Director may, at his or her discretion, refer the application to the City Planning Commission for decision rather than acting on it himself or herself. In this case, the application shall still be considered a minor permit, but shall be processed according to the procedure in Subsection A. of this Section. In these instances, any other minor permits associated with the application shall be considered concurrently by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 17.130.090. Notice shall be given by posting an enlarged notice on the premises of the subject property involved in the application; notice shall also be given by mail or delivery to all owners and occupants of real property in the City within three hundred (300) feet of the property involved; provided, however, that failure to send notice to any such owner where his or her address is not shown on the last available equalized assessment roll shall not invalidate the affected proceedings. All such notices shall be given not less than seventeen (17) days prior to the date set for the hearing, if such is to be held, or, if not, for decision on the application by the Director. Any interested party must enter into the record any issues and/or oral, written, and/or documentary evidence: (a) to the Director prior to the close of the written public comment period for his or her consideration, or (b) to the Commission while the hearing is open for its consideration, whichever is applicable; failure to do so will preclude the party from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal hearing and/or in court. The Director shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the general use permit criteria set forth in Section 17.134.050 and to other applicable use permit criteria, and may grant or deny the application for the proposed conditional use permit or require such changes in the proposed use or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are in his or her judgment necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The determination of the Director of City Planning shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of decision unless appealed to the City Planning Commission in accordance with Section 17.134.060. In those cases which are referred to the Commission by the Planning Director, the decision of the Commission shall become final ten (10) days after the date of decision unless appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section

Any party seeking to appeal the determination will be limited to issues and/or evidence

presented (a) to the Director prior to the close of the written public comment period, or (b) to the Commission prior to the close of the Commission's public hearing on the matter, whichever is applicable, in accordance with the above procedures. In the event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday

when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

In the OS Zone. Applications for conditional use permits in the OS Zone shall be subject to the special use permit review procedure for the OS Zone established in Chapter 17.135.

C.

Alternative Notification Procedures. If the conditions as set forth in Section 17.130.020 apply, alternative notification procedures discussed therein may replace or supplement the procedures set forth in Subsections A. and B. of this Section.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11- 18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12237 § 4 (part), 2000; Ord. 12073 § 5 (part), 1998; Ord. 11904 §§ 5.92, 5.93, 1996; Ord. 11831 § 5, 1995; prior planning code § 9203)

Except

as different criteria are prescribed elsewhere in the zoning regulations, a Conditional Use Permit shall be granted only if the proposal conforms to all the following general use permit criteria, as well as to all other applicable use permit criteria:

A.

That the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed development will be compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood, with consideration to be given to harmony in scale, bulk, coverage, and density; to the availability of civic facilities and utilities; to the generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets; and to any other relevant impact of the development;

B.

That the location, design, and site planning of the proposed development will provide a convenient and functional living, working, shopping, or civic environment;

C.

That the proposed development will enhance the successful operation of the surrounding area in its basic community functions, or will provide an essential service to the community or region;

D.

That the proposal conforms to all applicable Regular Design Review criteria set forth in the Regular Design Review procedure at Section 17.136.050;

E.

That the proposal conforms in all significant respects with the Oakland General Plan and with any other applicable guidelines or criteria, district plan or development control map which has been adopted by the Planning Commission or City Council.

F.

For proposals involving a One-Family Residential Facility: If the Conditional Use Permit concerns a regulation governing maximum height, minimum yards, maximum lot coverage, or maximum floor area ratio, the proposal also conforms with at least one of the following additional criteria:

The proposal when viewed in its entirety will not adversely impact abutting residences to the side, rear, or directly across the street with respect to solar access, view blockage and privacy to a degree greater than that which would be possible if the residence were built according to the applicable regulation, and, for Conditional Use Permits that allow height increases, the proposal provides detailing, articulation or other design treatments that mitigate any bulk created by the additional height; or

At least sixty percent (60%) of the lots in the immediate context are already developed and the proposal would not exceed the corresponding as-built condition on these lots, and, for conditional use permits that allow height increases, the proposal provides detailing, articulation or other design treatments that mitigate any bulk created by the additional height. The immediate context shall consist of the five (5) closest lots on each side of the project site plus the ten (10) closest lots on the opposite side of the street (see illustration I-4b); however, the Director of City Planning may make an alternative determination of immediate context based on specific site conditions. Such determination shall be in writing and included as part of any decision on any conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15- 2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12376 § 3 (part), 2001: prior planning code § 9204)

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of a decision by the Director of City Planning on an application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit, an appeal from said decision may be taken to the City Planning Commission by the applicant or any other interested party. In the case of appeals involving One-Family or Two- to Four-Family Residential Facilities, the appeal shall be considered by the Commission's Residential Appeals Committee. In the event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal. Such appeal shall be made on a form prescribed by the City Planning Department and shall be filed with such Department, along with the appropriate fees required by the City's Master Fee Schedule. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Director or wherein his or her decision is not supported by the evidence in the record. The appeal itself must raise each and every issue that is contested, along with all the arguments and evidence in the record, previously presented to the

Director of City Planning prior to the close of the written public comment period on the item, which supports the basis of the appeal; failure to do so will preclude the appellant from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal and/or in court. The appeal is not de novo. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Secretary of the City Planning Commission shall set the date for consideration thereof. Not less than seventeen (17) days prior to the date of the Commission's or Committee's consideration of the appeal, written notice shall be given to: the applicant; the appellant in those cases where the applicant is not the appellant; adverse party or parties, or to the attorney, spokesperson, or representative of such party or parties; other interested groups and neighborhood associations who have requested notification; and to similar groups and individuals as the Secretary deems appropriate, of the date and place of the hearing on the appeal. During the hearing on the appeal, the appellant will be limited to issues and/or evidence presented to the Director of City Planning prior to the close of the written public comment period for the underlying decision being appealed, as the appeal is not de novo. The appellant shall not be permitted to present any other issues and/or evidence (written, oral, or otherwise) during the appeal process. In considering the appeal, the Commission or, if applicable, the Committee shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the general use permit criteria set forth in Section 17.134.050 and to any other applicable use permit criteria, and may grant or deny a permit or require such changes in the proposed use or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are in its judgment necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The decision of the Commission or, if applicable, the Committee shall be final.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7- 2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12376 § 3 (part), 2001: prior planning code § 9205)

A.

With the exceptions of appeal for adult entertainment activities, appeals to the City Council shall be governed by the following:

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of a decision by the City Planning Commission on an application for a Major Conditional Use Permit, an appeal from said decision may be taken to the City Council by the applicant, the permit holder, or any other interested party. In event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal. Such appeal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Planning Director and shall be filed with the Planning and Building Department, along with the appropriate fees required by the City's Master Fee Schedule. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Commission or wherein its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record. The appeal itself must raise each and every issue that is contested, along with all the arguments and evidence in the record. previously presented to City Planning Commission prior to the close of its public hearing on the item, which supports the basis of the appeal; failure to do so will preclude the appellant from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal and/or in court. The appeal is not de novo. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Council shall set the date for consideration thereof. After setting the hearing date, the Council, prior to hearing the appeal, may refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and advice. Appeals referred to the Planning Commission shall be

considered by the Commission at its next available meeting. Any such referral shall be only for the purpose of issue clarification and advice. In all cases, the City Council shall retain jurisdiction and, after receiving the advice of the Planning Commission, shall hold a hearing on and decide the appeal. The City Clerk shall notify the Secretary of the City Planning Commission of the date set for consideration thereof. Not less than seventeen (17) days prior thereto, written notice shall be given to: the applicant; the appellant in those cases where the applicant is not the appellant; adverse party or parties, or to the attorney, spokesperson, or representative of such party or parties; other interested groups and neighborhood associations who have requested notification; and to similar groups and individuals as the Secretary deems appropriate, of the date and place of the hearing on the appeal. During the hearing on the appeal, the appellant will be limited to issues and/or evidence presented prior to the close of the City Planning Commission's public hearing on the item, in accordance with the above procedures, as the appeal is not de novo. The appellant shall not be permitted to present any other issues and/or evidence (written, oral, or otherwise) during the appeal process. In considering the appeal, the Council shall determine whether the proposed use conforms to the applicable use permit criteria, and may grant or deny a permit or require such changes in the proposed use or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are, in its judgment, necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The decision of the City Council shall be made by resolution and shall be final.

B.

Appeals to the City Council relating to adult entertainment activities shall be governed by the following:

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of a decision by the City Planning Commission on an application for a Major Conditional Use Permit, an appeal from said decision may be taken to the City Council by the applicant, the permit holder, or any other interested party. In event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal. Such appeal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Planning Director and shall be filed with the Planning and Building Department, along with the appropriate fees required by the City's Master Fee Schedule. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Commission or wherein its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record. The appeal itself must raise each and every issue that is contested, along with all the arguments and evidence in the record, previously presented to City Planning Commission prior to the close of its public hearing on the item, which supports the basis of the appeal; failure to do so will preclude the appellant from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal and/or in court. The appeal is not de novo. Upon receipt of the appeal, the Council shall set the date for consideration thereof. The City Clerk shall notify the Secretary of the City Planning Commission of the date set for consideration thereof. Not less than seventeen (17) days prior thereto, written notice shall be given to: the applicant; the appellant in those cases where the applicant is not the appellant; adverse party or parties, or to the attorney, spokesperson, or representative of such party or parties; other interested groups and neighborhood associations who have requested notification; and to similar groups and individuals as the Secretary deems appropriate, of the date and place of the hearing on the appeal. During the hearing on the appeal, the appellant will be limited to issues and/or evidence presented prior to the close of the City Planning Commission's public hearing on the item, in accordance with the above procedures, as the appeal is not de novo. The appellant shall not be permitted to present any other issues and/or evidence (written, oral, or otherwise) during the appeal process. In considering the appeal, the Council shall determine whether the proposed use conforms to the applicable special use permit criteria, and shall grant the permit if it

determines that all the said criteria are present or require such chances in the proposed use or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are, in its judgment, necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The decision of the City Council shall be made by resolution and shall be final. The City Council shall vote on the appeal within thirty (30) days after its first hearing of the appeal and must decide the appeal within sixty (60) days of the appeal being filed.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13596, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-2020; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11- 18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12199 § 9 (part), 2000; prior planning code § 9206)

A.

A Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to the plans and other conditions upon the basis of which it was granted. Except as indicated in Subsection B. below or unless a different termination date is prescribed, the permit shall terminate three (3) years from the effective date of its granting unless, within such period, all necessary permits for construction or alteration have been filed with the Planning and Building Department and diligently pursued towards completion, or the authorized activities have commenced in the case of a permit not involving construction or alteration. Upon written request and payment of appropriate fees submitted no later than the expiration date of this approval, the Zoning Manager, or his or her designee, may grant up to a two-year extension of this date, with additional extensions subject to approval by the original reviewing officer or body. Expiration of any necessary building permit for the project may invalidate the Conditional Use Permit approval if said approval or extension period has also expired. If litigation is filed challenging this approval, or its implementation, then the time period stated above for obtaining necessary permits for construction or alteration and/or commencement of authorized activities is automatically extended for the duration of the litigation.

B.

In order to support implementation of the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element, the following shall supercede the applicable provisions in Subsection A. for the time period of January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2031:

A Conditional Use Permit granted for the creation of residential units between January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2026 shall terminate five (5) years from the effective date of its granting unless all necessary permits for construction, alteration, demolition, or removal, as the case may be, have been filed with the Planning and Building Department and diligently pursued towards completion within such period. Upon written request and payment of appropriate fees submitted no later than the expiration date of this approval, the Zoning Manager, or his or her designee, may grant up to a three-year extension of this date; and

A Conditional Use Permit granted before January 31, 2023 for the creation of residential units that has not expired before that date shall be granted an automatic extension to January 31, 2028. Upon written request

and payment of appropriate fees submitted no later than the expiration date of this approval, the Zoning Manager, or his or her designee, may grant up to a three-year extension of this date.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13518, § 4(Exh. A), 2-5-2019; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16- 2016; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: prior planning code § 9207)

Whenever a Conditional Use Permit is required for a proposal also requiring a Planned Unit Development permit, application for the use permit shall be included in the application for the Planned Unit Development permit, and shall be processed and considered as part of same. Whenever a Conditional Use Permit is required within a proposed subdivision, the application for the use permit shall be submitted with the tentative map or tentative parcel map required by the Oakland Municipal Code, and may be processed and considered therewith. In either case, however, the reviewing officer or body shall, in considering such a use permit, determine whether the proposal conforms to all the applicable use permit criteria.

(Ord. No. 13596, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-2020; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Prior planning code § 9209)

Whenever an application for a major conditional use permit has been denied by the City Council or denied by the Planning Commission and the applicant fails to file a timely appeal with the City Council, no such application for essentially the same proposal affecting the same property, or any portion thereof, shall be filed within one year after the date of denial. This section shall not apply in instances where the applicant can show, on the face of any subsequent application, changed circumstances sufficient to justify a reheating. Applications for hearing pursuant to this section shall be considered by the Director of City Planning. A determination by the Director shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of decision unless appealed to the City Planning Commission. In event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when city offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal. Any such decision by the City Planning Commission shall be final.

(Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Prior planning code § 9210)

A.

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter that permits an activity shall not be of any force or effect if the following is true:

With the exception of closures required to repair damage or destruction to the facility containing the activity, the subject activity is nonresidential and has ceased, or has been suspended, for a consecutive period of three (3) or more years. In the M-40, CIX, IG, IO, D-DT-JLI, D-CE-5, D-CE-6, D-CO-5, and D-CO-6 Zones, the subject Truck-Intensive Industrial Activity (as defined in Section 17.103.065) has ceased, or has been suspended, for a consecutive period of six (6) or more months.

B.

A single, one-year extension of the period described in subsection (A) may be granted by, and at the discretion of, the Director of the Bureau of Planning, or his or her designee. The request for the extension shall be: 1) in writing, 2) made by the applicant or owner of the subject site, and 3) made prior to the three (3) year period described in subsection (A). Notwithstanding the above, no extension request shall be granted for Truck-Intensive Industrial Activities (as defined in Section 17.103.065) in the M-40, CIX, IG, IO, D-DT-JLI, D-CE-5, D-CE-6, D-CO-5, and D-CO-6 Zones.

(Ord. No. 13812, § 4(Exh. A), 7-30-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13518, § 4(Exh. A), 2-5- 2019)