Chapter 17.90 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, MINOR

Development review provides a method for the City to review development proposals based on size, site characteristics and type of project. (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

• A. Requirements. A minor development review permit is required for the following items:

  1. Model home complex site plan for single-family residential subdivisions;

  2. New construction of a multifamily residential project with fewer than 10 units;

  3. New construction of a nonresidential building or structure of less than 5,000 square feet (e.g., commercial, office, industrial, public/quasi-public);

  4. Additions of more than 1,000 square feet and less than 5,000 square feet to nonresidential buildings or structures;

  5. The exterior remodel of multifamily residential buildings or structures or nonresidential buildings or structures;

  6. Permanent and seasonal outdoor seating.

• B. Exemptions. The following structures are exempt from development review (minor or major). However, such structures may require Zoning Clearance to ensure compliance with adopted Building Code standards and applicable Title 17 provisions:

  1. Single-family home on a single lot;

  2. Additions to, or the exterior remodel, of single-family residential homes;

  3. Additions of less than 1,000 square feet in size to nonresidential buildings or structures;

  4. Accessory structures, including accessory dwelling units, consistent with the provisions in this Title;

  5. Repairs and maintenance to the site or structure that do not add to, enlarge, or expand the area occupied by the land use, or the floor area of the structure; and

  6. Interior alterations that do not change the permitted use of the structure.

• C. Approving Authority. Refer to Table 17-125.110-1, Designated Authority for Approval.

• D. The Community Development Director has the discretion to determine that the request requires a major development permit or should be elevated to the Planning Commission or City Council as deemed appropriate.

• E. Procedure for Application Processing. The procedures for application processing shall be as provided in Chapter 17.125 (Common Application Processing Procedures).

• F. Findings. Approval of a minor development review is subject to the following findings as made by the Community Development Director in writing:

  1. The proposed use is consistent with the Wildomar General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

  2. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the zone it is located in and complies with the standards of the applicable provisions of this Title and applicable provisions of the Wildomar Municipal Code;

  3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements;

  4. The proposed use complies with adopted design and development standards applicable to the zone the use is located in, unless waived or modified pursuant to the provisions of this Title.

• (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)