Chapter 17.54

Zoning Clearance is the procedure used by the Town to verify that a proposed structure or land use complies with the allowed list of activities allowed in the applicable Zone, and the development standards applicable to the type of use and is consistent with the General Plan. [Source: 17.42.020.A, modified]

In addition to those land uses identified in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards) as requiring a Zoning Clearance, this subsection identifies those actions which require the approval of a Zoning Clearance. A Zoning Clearance shall be required at the time of Department review of any building, grading, fire, or other construction permit, or other authorization required by this Zoning Code. [Source: 17.42.020.B, modified]

• A. Establishment of a New Land Use. A Zoning Clearance shall be obtained before the initiation, establishment, or commencement of any land use not requiring the construction of a structure. [Source: NEW]

• B. Change of Land Use. Whenever a land use is proposed to be changed from an activity for which a Zoning Clearance has been issued, whether the new use involves a new

lessee, operator, or owner, a new Zoning Clearance shall be obtained. [Source: NEW]

• C. Change of Tenancy or Ownership. A new Zoning Clearance shall be obtained for a change of lessee, operator, or owner even when the change does not involve a change in the use or activity being conducted on the subject property. [Source: NEW]

• D. Issuance of Business License. As part of the Business License application and review process, an applicant shall also obtain a Zoning Clearance before the Business License is granted. [Source: 17.42.020.B, modified]

• A. Form of Zoning Clearance. A Zoning Clearance may take the form of a Zoning Clearance Certificate, an authorized signature on another Town approval document, a stamp or authorized signature on a set of building plans, or other form determined by the Director to be appropriate. [Source: NEW]

• B. Issuance. The Director shall issue the Zoning Clearance after determining that the request complies with all Zoning Code provisions applicable to the proposed use. [Source: 17.42.020.C, modified]