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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title XVII — ZONING CODE›Article 5 — PERMIT PROCESSING PROCEDURES

Windsor Municipal Code Ch. 17.50 General Provisions

Windsor Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Windsor

Cite as: Windsor Municipal Code Chapter 17.50 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.50.010 - Purpose and Intent.

This article establishes the overall structure for the application, processing, review, and action on discretionary permit applications and identifies and describes those discretionary permits and other approvals required by this Zoning Code. [Source: 17.42.010, modified]

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17.50.020 - General Plan Consistency Required.

All development within the Town Limits shall be consistent with the General Plan. This Zoning Code is one (1) of the primary tools for implementing the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. Zoning permit applications filed, in compliance with the requirements of this Code, shall be consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, which are also considered part of the General Plan. General Plan consistency shall be accomplished as specified in Section 17.02.060 (Relationship to General Plan) and Table 17.06-1 (Zones Classifications). [Source: NEW]

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17.50.030 - Additional Permits May Be Required.

A land use on property that complies with the permit requirement or exemption provisions of this Zoning Code shall also comply with the permit requirements of other Municipal Code provisions and any permit requirements of other agencies before construction or use of the property is commenced. All necessary permits shall be obtained before starting work or establishing a new use. Nothing in this Zoning Code shall eliminate the need to obtain any permits required by: [Source: NEW]

A. Any other Municipal Code provisions, including Building, Grading, Fire, or other construction permits, or subdivision approval if required by the Subdivision Ordinance; or [Source: NEW]

B. Any applicable County, regional, State, or Federal regulations. [Source: NEW]

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17.50.040 - Subdivision Maps and Construction Approvals.

A. Subdivision of Land. Procedures and standards for the review and approval of land subdivisions are established in the Town's Subdivision Ordinance. [Source: 17.42.010.B]

B. Buildings and Construction. Procedures and standards for the review and approval of construction and building are established in Municipal Code Title 7 (Building and Housing). [Source: NEW]

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