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Chapter 5.06 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS

San Leandro Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · San Leandro

§ 5.06.100. Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a means of granting relief from locational, developmental, and operational standards where doing so would be consistent with the purposes of this Code and the General Plan, and where it is not possible or practical to approve a Variance. (Ord. 2022-001 § 3)

§ 5.06.200. Standards for Which an Administrative Exception May be Approved.

The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception as specifically identified in any section of this Code.

(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)

§ 5.06.300. Application Requirements.

Application for such approval shall be made to the Zoning Enforcement Official on a form prescribed by Planning staff.

(Ord. 2022-001 § 3)

§ 5.06.400. Procedures.

  • A. Review Authority. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall act as the Review Authority for Administrative Exception applications based on consideration of the requirements of this Chapter except in the case of concurrent processing pursuant to Subsection D.5, below.

  • B. Findings Necessary for Approval. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception upon a determination that the proposal would not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare and would not cause undue damage, hardship, nuisance or other detriment to persons or property in the vicinity. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall deny, approve or conditionally approve the application.

  • C. Notice of Decision. The Zoning Enforcement Official shall notify by mail the applicant and all abutting property owners. Said notice shall contain a statement that the action taken will become final within 15 days from the date thereof unless appealed in writing to the Planning Commission. The action of the Zoning Enforcement Official shall be final unless an appeal is filed.

  • D. Appeals. Any person aggrieved with the action of the Zoning Enforcement Official may appeal such action to the Planning Commission, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5.20 Appeals.

  • E. Concurrent Processing. If a request for an Administrative Exception is being submitted in conjunction with an application for another approval, permit, or entitlement that requires review or action by the Planning or another review body, it shall be heard and acted upon at the same time and in the same manner as that application and subject to the noticing and appeal procedures therein.

  • (Ord. 2022-001 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)

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▸ Contents — San Leandro Zoning Code
San Leandro Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1.04 — TITLE, COMPONENTS, AND PURPOSES
  2. Chapter 1.08 — ORGANIZATION, APPLICABILITY, AND INTERPRETATION
  3. Chapter 1.12 — DEFINITIONS
  4. Chapter 2.04 — R RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  5. Chapter 2.08 — COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 2.10 — BAY FAIR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  7. Chapter 2.12 — I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 2.16 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
  9. Chapter 2.20 — PS PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC DISTRICT
  10. Chapter 3.04 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT AND PLANNE…
  11. Chapter 3.08 — IS INTERIM STUDY OVERLAY DISTRICT
  12. Chapter 3.12 — CV CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 3.16 — S SPECIAL REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 3.20 — AU ASSEMBLY USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 3.24 — N NONCONFORMING USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 3.28 — L LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 3.34 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 3.38 — H HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
  19. Chapter 4.04 — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  20. Chapter 4.08 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  21. Chapter 4.12 — SIGNS
  22. Chapter 4.16 — LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
  23. Chapter 4.20 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
  24. Chapter 5.04 — ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED; ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; …
  25. Chapter 5.06 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS
  26. Chapter 5.08 — USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
  27. Chapter 5.12 — SITE PLAN APPROVAL
  28. Chapter 5.14 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL
  29. Chapter 5.16 — AMENDMENTS
  30. Chapter 5.20 — APPEALS
  31. Chapter 5.24 — ENFORCEMENT
  32. Chapter 5.28 — MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
  33. Chapter 5.32 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
  34. Chapter 5.36 — NONRESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
  35. Chapter 5.40 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGULATIONS
  36. Chapter 6.04 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
  37. Chapter 6.08 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS

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