Chapter 10.82

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish procedures for conducting a Zone Clearance to verify that new or expanded uses

or structures comply with all the applicable requirements of this Code and with any applicable policies or standards of the General Plan and any operative plans. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

A. Establishment of Allowed Land Uses. A Zone Clearance is required to confirm the establishment of a new land use is allowed as a matter of right and that no Conditional Use Permit or other entitlements are required prior to securing a Business License and commencing operations.

B. When Required. A Zone Clearance shall be required for:

1. A Zone Clearance shall be required for the development of a single-unit dwelling residence, with or without an accessory dwelling unit(s) and/or junior accessory dwelling unit.

2. A Zone Clearance shall be required for the development of a two-unit dwelling residence, with or without an accessory dwelling unit(s) and/or junior accessory dwelling unit.

3. A Zone Clearance shall be required to confirm the construction of such a structure is allowed as a matter of right and that such a project is compliant with, and without any deviations from, all applicable development standards of the zone district prior to securing a Building Permit. If a proposed project or land use does not meet the threshold for a Zone Clearance, it shall be required to secure the applicable entitlement application(s) needed for approval.

4. A Zone Clearance shall be required for all Home Occupations and Short-Term Rentals prior to the issuance of a Business License. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

If the Community Development Director determines that the proposed land use or structure is allowed as a matter of right by this Code and conforms to all the applicable development and operational standards, the Director shall issue a Zone Clearance. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

A. Applications for a Zone Clearance shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of this title accompanied with the applicable fees proscribed in the Master Fee Schedule.

B. The Community Development Director shall require that the Zone Clearance application be accompanied by a written operational statement, plans, and other related materials necessary to show that the proposed development, alteration, or use of the site complies with all applicable provisions of this Code. The Director may require attachments of other written or graphic information, including, but not limited to, statements, numeric data, site plans, floor plans, and building elevations and sections, as record of the proposal's conformity with applicable regulations of this Code.

C. Public notice is not required for the department to consider approval, conditional approval, or denial of a Zone Clearance application. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)