Chapter 17.38 — ZONING APPROVAL, DEMOLITION PERMIT, CITY ENGINEER REVIEW

The Zoning Administrator or designee shall review and approve all projects requiring a building permit, and changes to same, which are not otherwise subject to review and approval under the provisions of this Title 17. A. Application. Prior to obtaining a building permit for a project described above, an applicant shall submit an application for zoning approval to the Zoning Administrator. B. Approval. The Zoning Administrator shall approve a project which is consistent with the general plan and complies with the provisions of this Title 17. The Zoning Administrator may attach conditions to the approval as necessary for the project to be consistent with the general plan and the provisions of this Title 17. C. Term. A zoning approval will lapse after six months from date of approval, unless a building permit has been obtained. (Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

A demolition permit shall not be issued unless the applicant has obtained all prior approvals and permits required for the replacement structure, including but not limited to all required building permits, as appropriate. In addition, before a demolition permit is issued, the applicant shall provide satisfactory proof of financial ability to complete the replacement structure. If a residence is demolished without complying with the requirements of this section, no building permit shall be issued for the property for a period of three years. The Zoning Administrator may waive the requirements of this section in the case of a sudden and severe emergency which threatens the health, safety and welfare of the public. The economic circumstances of the applicant are not relevant to the determination of the existence of an emergency for purposes of a waiver. (Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

No building permit of any type may be issued until the City Engineer has reviewed and approved plans for drainage and soil stability for a proposed project. An applicant may obtain this approval before or after

other approvals required under this Title 17, and evidence relating to drainage and soil stability shall not be considered for other approvals required by this Title 17. (Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))