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Chapter 153 — ZONING

Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.

Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Woodside

The Planning Director and the Town Engineer, or their designated representatives, shall review all applications in geologically hazardous areas for planning permits, subdivisions, land divisions, and building permits and all data submitted to determine that all applicable provisions of this subchapter are complied with. Such applications shall be referred to the Town Geologist for review and recommendation.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.602) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.

(A)

Applications shall be reviewed by the Town Geologist to determine if the lot may be developed with reasonable safety from geologic hazards. The review shall include the evaluation of possible effects on the site and on nearby roads and properties. The Town Geologist, within 14 days after his/her receipt of the application, shall notify the applicant through the Planning Director of the results of his/her review and suggest areas of concern to be included in the forthcoming geologic reports to the applicant's geologist.

(B)

Where geologic hazards are identified on or near the site, special measures shall be recommended by the landowner or applicant's soils engineer and geologist to mitigate the hazards. Such measures shall be approved by the Town Engineer and Town Geologist.

(C)

Appeals of administrative decisions shall be filed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 153.970 of this chapter.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.603) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

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▸ Contents — Woodside Zoning Code
Woodside Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 153 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Sec. 153.002 - Purposes.
    2. Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
    3. 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
    4. Sec. 153.201 - Purpose.
    5. 153.205 - LOT AREA
    6. 153.207 - SETBACKS
    7. 153.208 - HEIGHT
    8. 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
    9. 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
    10. 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
    11. 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
    12. Sec. 153.221 - Purpose.
    13. Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
    14. 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE …
    15. Sec. 153.412 - Applicability.
    16. Sec. 153.416 - Natural state reclamation.
    17. Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
    18. Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
    19. Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
    20. 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
    21. Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
    22. 153.500 - SIGNS
    23. Sec. 153.501 - Purpose.
    24. Sec. 153.506 - General requirements.
    25. Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
    26. Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
    27. Sec. 153.706 - Design standards.
    28. Sec. 153.707 - Exceptions.
    29. 153.900 - PROCEDURES
    30. Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
    31. Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
    32. Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
    33. 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
    34. Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
    35. Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
    36. Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
    37. Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
    38. 153.940 - VARIANCES
    39. Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
    40. Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
    41. Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
    42. 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
    43. Sec. 153.961 - General provisions.
    44. Sec. 153.962 - Applications and fees.
    45. Sec. 153.963 - Public hearings.
    46. 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    47. Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
    48. Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
    49. 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT
    50. Sec. 153.991 - Authority and enforcement.
    51. Sec. 153.992 - Violations a public nuisance.
    52. Sec. 153.993 - Reserved.
    53. Sec. 153.999 - Penalty.

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