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Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS›Article 603 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

603.02: APPLICABILITY:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

This article is applicable to uses or developments on properties within the incorporated boundaries of the city of Porterville, as well as those properties within the city's official sphere of influence, as may be amended from time to time, that are designated hillside development zone on the general plan land use diagram, except the activities listed below:

  • A. Construction that does not require a grading permit or a building permit.

  • B. The construction and installation (trenching, utility construction, and backfilling) of underground utility systems.

C. The regrading of existing yard areas for landscaping installation provided such regraded yard area does not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet in area.

D. Swimming pools, spas, ponds, and associated hardscape and landscape improvements that do not involve the construction of any retaining walls over three feet (3') in height, subject to the issuance of a grading permit and required building permits.

E. Additions to existing structures and/or construction of accessory structures located entirely on the existing pad area and are less than five hundred (500) square feet in area, unless a grading permit for establishment of same is required.

F. Any project that has received final approval for construction prior to the effective date hereof, provided that such permit or approval has not expired or is not otherwise revoked. (Ord. 1801, 12-3-2013)

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▸ Contents — Porterville Zoning Code
Porterville Zoning Code
  1. Series 100 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS
  3. Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  4. Series 400 — LAND DIVISIONS
  5. Series 500 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. ▸ Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
    Overview
    1. Article 600 — PLANNING AGENCY
    2. Article 601 — COMMON PROCEDURES
    3. Article 602 — ZONING CONFORMANCE REVIEW
    4. ▸ Article 603 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
      Overview
      1. 603.01: PURPOSE:
      2. 603.02: APPLICABILITY:
      3. 603.03: DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:
      4. 603.04: PROCEDURES:
      5. 603.05: APPEALS, EXPIRATION AND EXTENSIONS:
    5. Article 604 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    6. Article 605 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    7. Article 606 — VARIANCES
    8. Article 607 — AMENDMENTS TO GENERAL PLAN
    9. Article 608 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP AND TEXT
    10. Article 609 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    11. Article 610 — ADJUSTMENTS
    12. Article 611 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
    13. Article 612 — APPEALS
    14. Article 613 — ENFORCEMENT
  7. Series 700 — GENERAL TERMS

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