Part 1 — USE PERMITS

The purpose of a use permit is to allow the proper integration into the city of essential or desirable uses which may be suitable only in certain locations or zoning districts, or only provided that such uses are designed or arranged on the site in a particular manner. This section of the Zoning Ordinance is also part of the Local Coastal Implementation Plan. (Ord. 94-33 § 10, 1994: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

All uses set forth in this title are subject to use permit approval, and all matters directly related thereto are hereby declared to be of such unique and special character as to make it impractical to include them as principal permitted uses or as accessory uses in any district, without special review. Said special review shall be for the purpose of determining that each such proposed use is, and will continue to be, compatible with surrounding existing or planned uses; and for the further purpose of establishing such special conditions as may be necessary to ensure the harmonious integration and compatibility of such uses in the neighborhood and with surrounding areas. (Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

does not preclude a referral of a minor modification to the planning commission for action. A new use permit supersedes or revokes only those use permits authorizing use of the same space authorized by the existing permit. It will not affect other uses or use permits on the same site.

(Ord. 2020-22 § 4, 2020; Ord. 94-42 § 2, 1994: Ord. 94-34 § 6, 1994).

Property owners may pursue master use permits for all uses in a multiuse building. These permits must outline the building square footage and indicate a mix of uses that are consistent with the allowable district uses and with the project’s parking. A master use permit must be approved by the procedures for a special use permit listed in Section 24.08.040. Once a master permit is issued for a project the zoning administrator may issue occupancy permits for potential tenants as long as they are consistent with the mix of uses approved in the master

An application for modification to a use permit for property or portion thereof upon which a use permit has been previously issued shall be treated as an application for a new use permit and, in the Coastal Zone, for a new coastal permit or coastal exclusion with the exception of minor amendments conforming with Section 24.04.160(4)(a) and (b) that are consistent with current General Plan policies and zoning regulations, which can be processed as a minor modification pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 24.04.160(4)(a) and (b). Consistency with Section 24.04.160(4)(a) and (b)

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permits. If tenants are not consistent with the master permit, a minor or major modification of the master permit may be required at the discretion of the zoning administrator. (Ord. 94-34 § 7, 1994).

1. The zoning administrator is hereby authorized to issue use permits for all uses designated in the district regulations of this title as being subject to the issuance of an administrative use permit.

2. A public hearing shall be held, except in the following cases:

a. Where the proposed use is temporary, as defined herein;

b. Where the proposed use permit is for a variation to design standards for parking or for a reduction to the required number of parking spaces;

c. Where the proposed use is for the construction of a half bathroom in an accessory building, subject to the requirements in Section 24.12.140; or

2. A public hearing shall be held by the zoning board. (Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

In approving an administrative or special use permit, it shall be determined by the hearing body that:

1. The proposed structure or use conforms to the requirements and the intent of this title, and of the General Plan, relevant area plans, and the Coastal Land Use Plan, where appropriate;

2. That any additional conditions stipulated as necessary in the public interest have been imposed;

3. That such use or structure will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community; and

4. That all thrift store uses shall include a management plan that identifies collection facilities for donated items, operating hours for

d. Where the proposed use is for a low risk alcohol outlet subject to the requirements of Part 12, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, of Chapter 24.12.

(Ord. 2022-19 § 6, 2022; Ord. 2020-22 § 5, 2020; Ord. 2016-11 § 3, 2016: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).

1. The zoning board is hereby authorized to issue use permits for all uses designated in the district regulations of this title as being subject to the issuance of a special use permit and use permits for all uses designated as being subject to the issuance of an administrative use permit when an application for an administrative use permit has been referred to the zoning board by the zoning administrator.

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donation facilities which discourage unsupervised dropoffs, adequate storage areas for sorting the materials, and provides a plan to properly dispose of unusable items in a timely, secure, and orderly fashion and maintains premises in a clean and attractive condition. (Ord. 97-17 § 7, 1997: Ord. 85-05 § 1 (part), 1985).