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Chapter 10.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS

Tulare Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Tulare

§ 10.74.010 Purpose.

The purpose of requiring the administrative approval of certain uses is to determine whether or not a particular use meets the standards set forth in this title that are specific to that use, with the intent that uses that meet all of the standards will be approved.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.74.020 Applicability.

This chapter shall apply to all uses listed as permitted uses subject to administrative approval. (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.74.030 Application procedure.

Applications for an administrative use permit shall be filed pursuant to Chapter 10.70 with the Director and processed consistent with § 10.70.050 and, if applicable, § 10.70.060.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.74.040 Findings.

In order for an application to receive administrative approval, the following findings must be made by the reviewing authority listed in Chapter 10.70:

  • (A) The use meets the standards and requirements in this title that are specific to that use.

  • (B) The use would be compatible with existing land uses and future permitted land uses within the zoning district in which the proposed use is to be located.

  • (C) The use is consistent with the General Plan.

(D) The proposed location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the use would not be detrimental to the public interests, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city, and any incompatible impacts of the proposed use are mitigated by conditions of approval.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.74.050 Appeals.

Appeals to a decision of the reviewing authority of an administrative use permit shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in § 10.70.200.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.74.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.

The life and extension of time of an administrative use permit shall be consistent with the requirements in §§ 10.70.240 and 10.70.250.

  • (Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

§ 10.74.070 Revocation.

Revocation of an administrative use permit shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 10.70.

(Ord. 2025-01, passed 1-7-2025)

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Tulare Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 10.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 10.04 — CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY
  3. Chapter 10.06 — ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 10.08 — LAND USE TABLES
  5. Chapter 10.10 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  6. Chapter 10.12 — RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE
  7. Chapter 10.14 — LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  8. Chapter 10.16 — MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 10.18 — HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  10. Chapter 10.20 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
  11. Chapter 10.22 — OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  12. Chapter 10.24 — RETAIL COMMERCIAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 10.26 — SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  14. Chapter 10.28 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 10.30 — HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 10.32 — PUBLIC LANDS ZONE
  17. Chapter 10.34 — PARKS AND RECREATION ZONE
  18. Chapter 10.36 — AGRICULTURE/OPEN SPACE ZONE
  19. Chapter 10.40 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE
  20. Chapter 10.42 — DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE
  21. Chapter 10.44 — AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
  22. Chapter 10.46 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONE
  23. Chapter 10.48 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  24. Chapter 10.50 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  25. Chapter 10.52 — LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
  26. Chapter 10.54 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  27. Chapter 10.56 — SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
  28. Chapter 10.58 — SIDEWALK VENDING AND STATIONARY MOBILE VENDORS
  29. Chapter 10.60 — SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS
  30. Chapter 10.62 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
  31. Chapter 10.64 — RIGHT TO FARM
  32. Chapter 10.66 — FARMLAND MITIGATION
  33. Chapter 10.68 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS
  34. Chapter 10.70 — PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
  35. Chapter 10.72 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  36. Chapter 10.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
  37. Chapter 10.76 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  38. Chapter 10.78 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
  39. Chapter 10.80 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  40. Chapter 10.82 — DENSITY BONUS
  41. Chapter 10.84 — VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
  42. Chapter 10.86 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
  43. Chapter 10.88 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
  44. Chapter 10.89 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  45. Chapter 10.90 — NON-CONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  46. Chapter 10.92 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  47. Chapter 10.94 — ANNEXATIONS
  48. Chapter 10.96 — DEFINITION OF LAND USES
  49. Chapter 10.98 — DEFINITION OF TERMS

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