A zoning clearance is a ministerial permit that is used by the community development director to verify that a proposed structure or land use activity complies with the list of allowed activities allowed in the applicable zoning district, the development standards applicable to each type of use, and any conditions of approval of permits previously issued for the subject site.

Before commencing any work pertaining to the alteration, construction, conversion, erection, moving, or reconstruction of any structure, or any addition to any structure, a building permit shall be obtained from the building division and a zoning clearance from the community development department by an owner or agent. It is unlawful to commence any work until all required permits have been obtained.

(Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2006: Ord. 2043 § 1 (part), 2004).

A zoning clearance shall be required as part of the community development department's review of any construction permit, change in the type of use, business license (for a land use on the subject site), eligible facilities requests, or other authorization required by the Municipal Code for the proposed use.

(Ord. 2043 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2006; Ord. No. 2293, § 1(Exh. B), 5-2-2023)

A.

Community development director's action.

1.

The community development director may issue a zoning clearance only after first determining that the request complies with all applicable standards and provisions for the category of use in the zoning district of the subject parcel, in compliance with this Zoning Code.

2.

The zoning clearance may take the form of an authorized signature on the application (e.g., building permit, business license or zoning clearance) or on an approved set of plans, or a rubber stamp affixed to an application or set of plans.

B.

Need for on-site inspections.

1.

When not required. A site inspection is not required for zoning clearances for projects determined by the community development director to be uncomplicated and for which the submitted application materials clearly comply with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Code.

2.

When required. For projects determined by the community development director to potentially not comply with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Code, or which are proposed on sites or in areas of the city with known problems, the community development director shall perform an on-site inspection before determining that the request complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2006: Ord. 2043 § 1 (part), 2004).

Pursuant to Chapter 21.62, (Appeals) zoning clearances are ministerial and are not appealable.

(Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2006: Ord. 2043 § 1 (part), 2004).