Vallejo Municipal Code Ch. 16.603 Zoning Compliance Review

These provisions establish procedures to conduct a zoning compliance review for verification of compliance with applicable requirements outlined in this code, for each new or expanded use or structure.

Zoning compliance review is required for buildings or structures erected, constructed, altered, repaired or moved, the use of vacant land, changes in the character of the use of land or building, or for substantial expansions in the use of land or building that are allowed as a matter of right by the Zoning Code. Before the city may issue any approval, the director must review the application to ensure that all conditions, if applicable have been satisfied. Zoning compliance review replaces the administrative permit process, based on the director's determination.

A. Application. An application for zoning compliance review must be filed and processed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

B. Determination. The director must review the application to determine whether the proposed use or construction is allowed by right, requires further review of compliance with standards as prescribed in the Zoning Code or any type of discretionary permit, is allowed pursuant to any previously approved permit, or is prohibited. If the director determines that the proposal conforms to the requirements of the Zoning Code and any applicable specific plan or planned development or other applicable plans, a zoning compliance certificate will be issued. If the director determines that the proposal does not conform to the requirements of the Zoning Code or any applicable specific plan or planned development, a zoning compliance certificate will not be issued, and the applicant will be advised as to how the proposal can be brought into compliance.

C. Public Notice. A public notice, as provided in Chapter 1.602.08 Noticing, for Zoning Compliance Review shall not be required unless deemed necessary by the director.

D. Appeals. The director's determination may be appealed to the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 16.602, Common Procedures, Section 16.602.14, Appeals.