Article 1 — ADMINISTRATION

(Repealed by Ord. 12-2011; Repealed by Ord. 4-2017)

Overview

This article establishes administrative elements of the zoning code, as follows:

• Purpose and authority of the code as the key implementation tool of the city of Rancho Cordova General Plan.

• The procedures for land use entitlement applications.

• The list of planning entitlements required before a property can be used for a particular purpose.

• How to appeal decisions, hold public hearings, amend the zoning code, handle nonconforming land uses and structures, and enforce code provisions.

• Establishes which review body makes recommendations and final decisions to approve or deny a land use entitlement request.

• Defines the type, size and character of development projects and determines which entitlement(s) is required and which procedure to follow.

• [1] Code reviser's note: Ordinance 13-2013 Exhibit B sets out all of Article 1 without intending to amend the entire article. Only sections intended to be amended by the ordinance cite the ordinance in the section's legislative history.