Richmond Municipal Code Art. 15.04.801 General

This Series establishes the procedures and criteria by which the City of Richmond will review proposed land use and development for compliance with Article XV, Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, of the Municipal Code of the City of Richmond ("Article XV").

All use and development of land or structures, construction of buildings and improvements to the land, and changes in the use of land or structures must obtain permits and approvals in accordance with Article XV, unless specifically exempted.

A. Requirements for new structures or land uses, or changes to structures or land uses. No permit shall be issued by the City unless the proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of Chapter 15.04, including the applicable findings, conditions of approval, and all other applicable provisions of law

B. Legal Parcel. The site of a proposed land use, development, modification, or other improvement shall be on a parcel(s) legally created in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Regulations. Parcels created after the adoption of Series 400, Form-Based Zoning Districts, are subject to the requirements in Article 15.05.100 (Building Form Standards) for the applicable Transect Zone.

C. Minimum requirements. The provisions of this Code are minimum requirements for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When discretion is provided on the part of a City official or body, that discretion may be exercised to impose conditions on the approval of any project proposed.

D. Effect on Existing Development and Land Uses. Development and/or use(s) legally existing as of the adoption of this Code shall comply with Section 15.05.850 (Nonconforming Provisions).

(Ord. No. 04-23 N.S., § I(Exh. A), 4-18-2023)