Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 14 — ZONING›Chapter 14-12 — ZONING PERMITS
Watsonville Municipal Code Part 3 Administrative Review Permit
Watsonville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Watsonville
Cite as: Watsonville Municipal Code Part 3 · Text as of 2026-10-05
14-12.300 Purpose.¶
The purpose of the Administrative Review Permit is to assure, prior to establishment of an otherwise principally permitted use within an existing facility or new construction not requiring Design Review, that the provisions of this Code including zoning, parking, signage, and other appropriate State and local regulations are met.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.301 Application procedure.¶
(a) An application for an Administrative Review Permit shall be filed with the Community Development Department along with appropriate fee, as established by resolution, by the property owner or an agent authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application to ensure compliance with this Code. No conditions may be attached to an approval other than those directly related to ensuring compliance with established standards and provisions of this Code; and including conditions requiring the applicant to indemnify and defend the City in the event that the issuance of the Administrative Review Permit is challenged.
(c) An Administration Review Permit is valid for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from issuance and shall expire if not acted upon within such period.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003, as amended by § 2, Ord. 1488-26 (CM), eff. June 25, 2026)
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