§ 18.36
Parlier Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Parlier
18.36.010 - Applicability. ¶
The procedures codified in this chapter shall apply to all uses permitted subject to review and approval by the commission. If no planning commission has been appointed by the council, then this Chapter 18.36 shall have no application.
(Ord. 88-07 §1, 1988: Ord. 68-128 §5-402(part), 1968).
18.36.020 - Commission powers and duties. ¶
It shall be the duty of the commission to review the proposed use to ascertain all facts pertinent to it, and in writing to state approval or disapproval of the proposed use, together with findings and reasons for such decision, within forty days of the filing of such request.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-402(A), 1968).
18.36.030 - Determination of findings. ¶
In approving a use, the commission shall first make a finding that all of the following conditions exist:
A.
That the site of the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking loading, landscaping and other features required by this title to adjust the use with land and uses in the neighborhood;
B.
That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. Said finding shall be sent to the applicant and kept on file with the city clerk.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-402(B), 1968).
18.36.040 - Notices required. ¶
In the event an application is approved by the commission, property owners of properties within a radius of three hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property the subject of the application, shall be notified in writing of the decision. Such notices shall be by prepaid mail, and the owner, for the purposes of such notices, shall be deemed to be the person or persons to whom the properties were assessed on the last assessment roll. The address to which such written notice shall be mailed shall be that shown upon such assessment roll.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-402(C), 1968).
18.36.050 - Appeal procedure. ¶
A.
No decision of the commission shall be effective until a period of fifteen days has elapsed following the written notice of its decision.
B.
During this period any property owners notified herein, or the applicant, may file an appeal to the city council. This appeal shall be filed in writing and set forth the reason for such appeal.
C.
The city council shall hear such appeal of the commission's decision within forty days after the date of the filing of such appeal.
D.
The city council shall render a decision within fifteen days after the hearing of such appeal and the council decision shall be final.
E.
The applicant shall be notified in writing at the address shown on the application of the commission's decision and of the council decision if such an appeal is made.
F.
If an application is disapproved by the commission, or by the council if appealed, a record of such disapproval shall be made and kept on file with the city clerk.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-402(D), 1968).
18.36.060 - Reapplication. ¶
No person, including the original applicant, shall reapply for a similar use on the same land, building or structure within a period of one year from the date of the final decision on such previous application, unless such decision is a denial without prejudice.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-402(E), 1968).
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