Chapter 11-20 — USE PERMITS
San Juan Bautista Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · San Juan Bautista
Sections:
Article 1. Procedure
11-20-010 Intent.
11-20-020 Procedure.
11-20-030 Findings.
Article 1. Procedure
11-20-010 Intent. ¶
A use permit is intended to allow certain land uses, identified in this Title, which have characteristics that may render them appropriate to some sites and situations, but not to others. They are subject to the regulations in this Chapter.
11-20-020 Procedure. ¶
Upon application pursuant to this Title, the Planning Commission body may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove a use permit. The Planning Commission may impose such reasonable conditions as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to issues such as duration of activities, and dedications or improvements of public facilities, site, structure and landscaping features and design related to the findings specified in SJBMC 11-20-030.
11-20-030 Findings. ¶
The following findings are required for a use permit and must be based on substantial evidence in view of the whole record:
(A) That the use is necessary or desirable in relation to the purposes and intent of the San Juan Bautista General Plan, zoning ordinance, and the economic, social and environmental status of the City;
(B) That the use will be properly related to other uses, transportation facilities, and other public facilities in the area, and will not cause undue environmental impacts relating to noise, odor, pollution, etc.; and
(C) That the use will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons living or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare of the City and its residents.
Legislative History: Ord. 2007-03 (2/20/07).
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- Chapter 11-01 — AUTHORITY, PURPOSES, AND EFFECTS
- Chapter 11-02 — ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 11-03 — ZONING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 11-04 — ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 11-04.5 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 11-05 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
- Chapter 11-06 — HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION
- Chapter 11-07 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11-08 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11-09 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 11-10 — SIGNS
- Chapter 11-11 — PARKING
- Chapter 11-12 — LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 11-13 — LIGHTING
- Chapter 11-14 — EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 11-15 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 11-16 — ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES
- Chapter 11-17 — PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
- Chapter 11-18 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 11-19 — TEMPORARY USE OF LAND PERMITS
- Chapter 11-20 — USE PERMITS
- Chapter 11-21 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 11-22 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
- Chapter 11-23 — OCCUPANCY AND MAINTENANCE
- Chapter 11-24 — DENIAL AND REAPPLICATION
- Chapter 11-25 — APPEALS
- Chapter 11-26 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 11-27 — ANNEXATIONS
- Chapter 11-28 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 11-29 — DEFINITIONS