603.02: APPLICABILITY:

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)