The purpose of the CA overlay district is to set forth special permit procedures for development located in the coastal appeals area, as defined in the city's official zoning maps, since development in this area is subject to appeal to the state Coastal Commission. The intent is to provide opportunities for the maximum amount of public participation in the review of such development by requiring a public hearing.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

The provisions of this overlay district shall apply to all parcels zoned CA, coastal appeals area, as shown on the city's official zoning maps.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

For all development subject to the development plan provisions of Chapter 14.68, a public hearing shall be required.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)

1.

As many copies of a permit application as may be required by the community development department shall be submitted to the community development department. The application shall contain all of the submittal requirements of the base zoning district in which the proposed development is located.

2.

Upon receipt of the required copies of the maps, data, and the application, and after certification of the final environmental document, if necessary, the community development department shall schedule the proposed development project for consideration by the planning commission.

3.

The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on the proposed development project and either approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given in the manner prescribed in Chapter 14.76. The planning commission's action shall be final subject to appeal to the city council and thereafter to the Coastal Commission, all appeals must be filed within ten calendar days, as provided under Chapter 14.78.

4.

Prior to approving a permit for development in the coastal appeals area, the planning commission and/or the city council shall make the determination that the development is in conformance with all applicable policies of the coastal land use plan and the recreation and access implementation program.

(Ord. 315 § 1 (part), 1981)