1. Any owner or appointed representative may submit to the planning authority in writing on a form prescribed by the planning authority. Said application shall be accompanied by a fee set by resolution adopted by the board of supervisors.
2. The planning authority staff shall examine the application and all accompanying data and the tentative maps and shall accept them for processing only if all the requirements of chapter 15.09 have been met. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
   

1. The tentative map of the proposed subdivision shall be clearly and legibly drawn on sheets eighteen by twenty-six inches or twenty-four by thirty-six inches, using an engineer’s scale in all cases.
2. The applicant shall submit the following items with the application:
   1. A completely filled out and signed application form;
   2. A completely filled out environmental information form;
   3. A title report issued within three months prior to the date of submission of the application and any necessary deeds evidencing current record title. If a deed shows a corporation as the owner, a copy of a resolution from the corporation authorizing the application shall also be submitted;
   4. One reproducible (sepia or mylar) copy of the tentative map plus fifteen blueprints in the case of a tentative parcel map or twenty-five blueprints in the case of a tentative final map;
   5. Filing fees;
   6. Written verification from the Glenn County Health Department stating that each proposed parcel is suitable for on-site sewage disposal (or meets the provisions of Section 15.66.040 (C).)
   7. A vesting tentative map shall be filed in the same form and have the same contents, accompanying data and reports and shall be processed in the same manner as set forth elsewhere in this code for a tentative map except as hereinafter provided.
3. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed the applicant shall also supply the following information:
   1. Height, size and location of buildings;
   2. Sewer, water, storm drain and road details sufficient for plan checking and approval;
   3. Information on the uses to which the building will be put;
   4. Detailed grading plans;
   5. Geological studies;
   6. Flood control information as required by the department of public works and the building inspector;
   7. Architectural plans sufficient for plan checking and approval;
   8. Soil test and design information sufficient for on-site sewage disposal system permit application and approval;
   9. Any other studies deemed required by the County. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
      

1. The following information shall be shown on each tentative map:
   1. Name and address of record owner or owners of the property to be subdivided, and their signed statement of consent to the preparation of the map;
   2. Name and address of person or persons proposing the subdivision;
   3. Name and address of the person who prepared the tentative map;
   4. A site location sketch indicating the location of the property to be divided in relation to the surrounding area or region;
   5. Date of preparation, current assessor’s parcel number, north arrow and scale;
   6. Boundaries of proposed subdivision, showing all contiguous lands of owner;
   7. The location and configuration of all existing and proposed waste disposal systems and water supplies located on the parcel or adjacent parcels as might affect the design of the land division, together with their dimensions;
   8. Lines indicating the direction of the slope of the land and the approximate percent of grade, including all drainage features. Areas subject to inundation or overflow shall be so indicated;
   9. The name, location and width of all existing interior, abutting and proposed streets and easements and width of existing pavement;
   10. Approximate layout and approximate dimensions of each lot and the total area for each lot. Each lot shall be separately identified by number or letter or other appropriate designation;
   11. The dimensions and location of any existing structures, trees or group of trees on the property;
   12. The location, identification and description of known or found survey monuments on or adjacent to the sites;
   13. Proposed approximate radii of all curves and approximate slopes of streets;
   14. A statement of improvements to be made, including a sketch showing designed widths and street sections;
   15. Indication of adjacent recorded subdivisions and known proposed subdivisions, lot lines, or any other development which will affect or be affected by this development;
   16. Identify on the tentative map all adjacent road and street right-of-way widths and widths of existing pavements;
   17. If it is impossible or impractical to place any of the above information upon the tentative map, such matter or information shall be submitted with the tentative map; provided, however, that all information necessary to provide a clear description of the proposed subdivision shall be on the face of the tentative map.
2. The following documents shall be submitted with each tentative map which requires a final map:
   1. A copy of any condition or any restrictive reservations or covenants, existing or proposed;
   2. A preliminary geologic and soil report based upon adequate test borings or excavations; and
   3. A statement by a registered engineer or competent hydrologist as to flooding characteristics. This statement shall identify the areas subject to inundation, and the depth, velocities and duration of flow. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
      

1. The public works director may, on the basis of the statements of preliminary geologic and soil reports provided for in Section 15.09.030, require a soil investigation by a registered civil engineer of any or all lots; or he may, on the basis of such reports or statements or based on knowledge of the quality of soils on the site, waive the requirement for a preliminary geologic and soil report and/or soil investigation. The public works director may also waive the requirement for a statement of flooding characteristics when, based on available knowledge of flooding characteristics, he determines that no such report or investigation is necessary.
2. An exception request may be filed, in writing, by the applicant requesting that the director examine the application and all accompanying data and the tentative maps, in place of the planning authority staff, as required in Section 15.09.010. Such an exception request shall be filed with the application. No action on the application shall be taken by the planning authority staff until the director has reviewed the application for completeness. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
   

The application shall be deemed finally filed and completed only if the items set forth in Sections 15.09.020 and 15.09.030 have been submitted. The director shall consider and determine whether an application is complete within thirty days after the application has been submitted by the applicant. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

All refund requests shall be made in writing. The following refund schedule shall be applied to all applications:

1. A one hundred percent refund of the filing fees shall be made if the applicant requests withdrawal of the application within five working days after the application was submitted;
2. A seventy-five percent refund of the filing fees shall be made if the applicant requests withdrawal of the application within ten working days after the application was submitted;
3. A fifty percent refund of the filing fees shall be made if the applicant requests withdrawal of an application which has not been advertised for public hearing;
4. No refund of the filing fees shall be made if the applicant requests withdrawal of an application that has been advertised for public hearing.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

No reapplication for a Conditional Use Permit, Variance Permit, Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, Tentative Subdivision Map or Specific Plan of Development which has been denied shall be filed or accepted by the planning authority earlier than one (1) year after the date of such denial; unless specific authority to do so has been granted by the Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. The Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors may deny without prejudice any Conditional Use Permit, Variance Permit, Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, Tentative Subdivision Map or Specific Plan of Development application provided that no substantial progress has been made by the applicant within a six (6) month period after either of the following has been required:
   1. A project has been deemed incomplete for certain specified reasons; or
   2. An environmental review determination has been made requiring additional environmental documentation and/or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
2. A “denial without prejudice” shall authorize the reapplication for a permit without meeting the one (1) year period specified in Section 15.09.070. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
   

Any permit pursuant to this Title may be amended by the granting of a new permit of the same type and following the same procedure for adoption of the original permit, except as specifically provided for in this Title. Amendments to permits may include extensions of expiration periods, and changes in uses, structures, and conditions previously approved; however any change in conditions must be approved by the Reviewing Authority that originally adopted such conditions. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. An approved conditional use permit expires one (1) year from the date of granting unless substantial physical construction and/or use of the property in reliance on the permit has commenced prior to its expiration. An approved conditional use permit may be extended by the director for an additional sixty (60) calendar days provided that the applicant/owner submits a written request for extension to the director at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the expiration date. Only one (1) extension shall be allowed for each permit. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the director may appeal as provided in Chapter 15.05.
   Any active Conditional Use Permit for a use that has not been active for five (5) consecutive years is void unless a longer inactive time period is specifically allowed by the Conditions of Approval for the Conditional Use Permit.
2. The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall expire at the end of the same time period and shall be subject to the same extensions, established by this code for the expiration of approval or conditional approval of a tentative subdivision map.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
   

1. Whenever in the opinion of the director the conditions of any conditional use permit issued have not been complied with, the director shall give the property owner and lessee of the subject property a ten (10) calendar days written notice to comply.
2. If, at the end of the ten (10) calendar day period, the property owner and lessee still fail to comply with the conditions of approval of the permit, the director shall immediately set a hearing before the Planning Commission to determine why the permit should not be revoked/modified. Notice of the hearing shall only be mailed to the property owner and lessee of the subject property involved ten (10) calendar days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state the violations and shall request appearance of the owner and lessee at the time and place specified for the hearing to show cause why the permit should not be revoked or modified. At the conclusion of the hearing, if the Planning Commission determines that any condition of the conditional use permit has not been complied with, the Planning Commission shall have the right to revoke or modify the permit. Such revocation or modification shall be subject to the right of appeal in the same manner as set forth in Chapter 15.05.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
   

There is in county government a building department under the supervision and direction of a building official who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this title and the codes incorporated by reference into this title. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Every law, rule and regulation included or referred to in the State Housing Law, Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 17910), the Mobilehomes Park Act, Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200) and Chapter 2 (Earthquake Protection) (commencing with Section 19100), Part 3 of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California shall be enforced by the building department within the unincorporated area of the county. However, this title does not constitute assumption by the county of enforcement responsibility for the Mobilehome Parks Act pursuant to Section 18300 of the Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Any person desiring to erect, construct, reconstruct, move, enlarge, convert, alter, repair or demolish any apartment, house, manufactured or mobilehome on a foundation, hotel, dwelling or other building shall file with the building department an application on a form provided by the building department for a permit. The application shall include the following:

1. The name of the property owner desiring to obtain a building permit;
2. The name of the contractor to perform work;
3. The residence and business mailing addresses of the owner and the contractor;
4. The legal description of the property on which the work is to be performed, the street address of the property, including the name of the street and the street number, or the name of the road or highway nearest the property;
5. The kind and character of the building or structure and the purposes for which it is to be used, or the reason it is to be moved or demolished;
6. The number of stories;
7. A complete description of the work for which a building permit is being obtained;
8. The number of square feet of floor space in the building or structure;
9. The estimated cost of the work; and
10. Plans, diagrams, computations, specifications, and other pertinent information the building official may require. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
    

1. The building official shall review all building permit applications for major repairs within the floodplain area having special flood hazards to determine that the proposed repairs include the following:
   1. Use of construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and
   2. Use of construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
2. The building official shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements within the floodplain area having special flood hazards to assure that the proposed construction, including prefabricated and mobilehomes, include the following:
   1. Protection against flood damage;
   2. Design, or modification, and anchoring to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure;
   3. Use of construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and
   4. Use of construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
      

The application shall be accompanied by the certificate required by Section 3800 of the Labor Code of the State of California. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The application shall also be accompanied by such permit fees as may from time to time be fixed by the board of supervisors. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. For every building permit issued for work which will result in any one of the following improvements the construction of frontage improvements is required prior to the final building inspection and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
   1. Construction or conversion which will cause increased vehicular traffic entering or leaving a public street or road as determined by the Public Works Director;
   2. Construction of a driveway approach where no such approach existed previously;
   3. Conversion of a residential building to commercial, industrial, or agricultural use as defined in the building codes;
   4. Conversion of an agricultural building to residential, commercial or industrial use as defined in the building codes;
   5. An increase in the gross conditioned floor area of any building of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the previous conditioned floor area as determined by the Building Inspector;
2. Frontage improvements will be determined by the Public Works Director for each building permit issued and may include, but are not limited to, the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalk, pedestrian or bicycle ways, matching pavement, parkway strips, street lighting, drainage, driveway approaches, and gravel or paved shoulders.
3. The character and extent of frontage improvements required by County Ordinance or conditions of an entitlement as a condition of any building permit will be determined by the proposed use of the building to be constructed, expanded, converted or improved, and the classification of the road or street as, stated in Title 15 of the Glenn County Code, on which the proposed construction, expansion, conversion or improvement is located;
4. For parcels of five acres or more in size, where only a portion of the property is being developed, an exception to the frontage improvement requirement may be granted by the Director of Public Works for the undeveloped portion of the property with the following provisions:
   1. The applicant must request the specific exception in writing and explain the reasons for the request;
5. The Public Works Director may issue an exception in writing provided that adequate bonding and a processing fee equal to 10% of the required improvement cost is received; and that the work required will be completed within 180 days from the date of granting the exception;
6. Where exceptional difficulties exist, as determined by the Public Works Director, the frontage improvement requirement may be deferred for a specified length of time by the Public Works Director with the following provisions:
   1. The applicant must request the specific frontage improvement deferred agreement in writing and explain the reasons for the request;
7. The Public Works Director may issue a frontage improvement deferred agreement in writing provided that adequate bonding and a processing fee equal to 10% of the required improvement cost is received; and that the work required will be completed within 180 days from the date of granting the frontage improvement deferred agreement;
8. Frontage improvements are not required for replacement of a building by a building of like use and size;
9. Frontage improvements shall be constructed in accordance with Standard Drawings prepared by the Director of Public Works and adopted from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors as part of Title 15 of the Glenn County Code;
10. Appeals: In the event that an applicant is dissatisfied with the frontage improvements required, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Public Works Director in writing to the Planning Commission by filing an appeal with the planning authority and paying the required fee adopted by the Board of Supervisors;
11. Action by Planning Commission: The Planning Commission shall follow the appeal procedure outlined in Section 15.05.020 of the Glenn County Code.
    (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Upon the filing of an application, submittal of plans, and permit issuance, as specified in this chapter, the building official shall determine whether the proposed construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal or conversion is in conformity and compliance with this title and any code incorporated by reference within or enforced pursuant to the title. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Every permit issued under the provisions of any code adopted by this title expires by limitation and becomes null and void if the work authorized by a permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance, or if the work is abandoned or suspended at any time after work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such abandoned or suspended work can be recommenced, a new permit application and a full permit fee must be paid for a new permit. The chief building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time, for a period of no more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing by the permittee and justifiable cause demonstrated. (Ord. 1199 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

If, after inspection, the building official determines that the work of construction is not being done in compliance with all the terms and conditions of the permit as issued, and all applicable laws, rules and regulations, the building official shall revoke the permit after giving the owner five days’ written notice of intention to do so. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Upon the denial of any application for a permit under this chapter or upon the revocation of any permit under Section 15.11.100, the applicant or person whose permit has been revoked may, within 10 days after the denial of such application or the revocation of such permit, request a hearing before the building official, who shall hear all facts and testimony he deems pertinent relative to the denial of such application or the revocation of such permit. The building official shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. The hearing before the building official shall be held within 20 days of the filing of the request for hearing or at such other time as may be stipulated by and between the building official, the building inspector and the party requesting such hearing. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Any interested party may appeal the decision of the building official by filing a written notice of appeal with the county clerk within five days after the decision. Such appeal shall be heard by the board, who may affirm, amend or reverse the order or take such other action as may be deemed appropriate. Such appeal shall be heard by the board within 20 days after the filing of the notice of appeal or at such later time as may be stipulated to by the parties and the board. The clerk shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to all parties not less than five days prior to the hearing. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Any unexpired permit issued under the provisions of any code adopted by this chapter may be transferred by the original permittee to another person, firm, or corporation due to change in ownership or contractor after payment of a transfer fee to the building inspection department. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

When a building permit has been issued for construction of a new single-family dwelling the building official may permit the use of a travel trailer, recreational vehicle, factory-built home, manufactured home, or mobilehome (hereinafter mobilehome) for temporary living quarters during construction provided the following standards are met:

1. The building official has determined that all applicable standards and regulations for mobilehome installations as promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of California have been complied with;
2. Prior to and during such use an adequate supply of drinking water, approved by the health department, shall be available for the occupants and for fire protection on the premises or immediately adjacent thereto;
3. Prior to and during such use the immediate area around and under the mobilehome shall be kept clean, well-drained and free of construction debris, litter and flammable materials;
4. Prior to and during such use the exterior and exposed parts of the mobilehome shall be kept painted and in good repair;
5. Prior to such use all the supply connections for plumbing, gas, electricity, sewage, and structural installations related thereto shall be installed to the satisfaction of the building official and the health department and shall be in conformance with applicable provisions of the Mobile Homes Parks Act;
6. The undercarriage and wheels shall not be removed from the mobilehome. The mobilehome shall be disconnected from all utilities and services and removed from the site, or stored onsite when such storage is permitted by the zoning regulations applicable to the site, prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the dwelling being constructed.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, remove, improve, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure; or to make any installation, alteration, or repair, or to cause, permit, or suffer the same to be done, of any electrical wiring or devices, appliances, or equipment; or to install, alter, or repair any plumbing or drainage systems or facilities; or to alter, reconstruct or repair any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling or refrigeration systems or equipment; or to store, handle or use hazardous substances, materials and devices, or to maintain fire and explosion hazards or conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises in the unincorporated areas of the county, or to cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this title, or any code incorporated by reference within or enforced pursuant to the title. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

For the purpose of determining permit fees under the codes adopted wherein the same relate to building valuations, the chief building official shall establish a cost per square foot on buildings using the “Building Valuation Data” section in the March/April 2002 issue of the “Building Standards” journal, as prepared and published by the International Conference of Building Officials. The fees shall be increased annually in January according to the rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and rounded up to the nearest dollar, to meet the inflationary cost associated with labor and materials, and to substantially achieve total cost recovery of the services provided. (Ord. 1199 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

For the purpose of determining permit fees for installation of factory-built or manufactured homes or mobilehomes on a foundation, the applicant shall furnish to the building official a copy of the “Manufactured Home Purchase Order and Federal Disclosure Statement” for the unit, or if purchased from a private party, a written bill of sale for the unit. One-half (1/2) of the total sale price amount (including accessory costs) plus the full cost of the foundation will be used in computing the total valuation. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The fees published in Title 25, Mobilehome Parks Act, California Code of Regulations, shall apply when determining permit fees for installation of factory-built or manufactured homes or mobilehomes without foundation. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

If a property owner constructs any buildings or other structures that are accessory to a factory-built or manufactured home or a mobilehome, the property owner shall secure a permit from the building department. The fee for the permit shall be as specified in the appropriate code adopted in Chapter 15.11. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

It is unlawful to do any of the following acts in any county road right-of-way without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the Public Works Director:

1. Make an opening or excavation for any purpose in any county roadway.
2. Place, change or renew any encroachment in any county roadway.
3. Place or display in, under or over any county roadway any kind of advertising sign or device.
4. Plant, remove, cut, cut down, injure or destroy any tree, shrub, plant or flower growing within any county roadway.

Any person who does any of the acts specified in this section without the authority of a permit is guilty of a misdemeanor and is liable to the county for all expenses and damages caused thereby. (Ord. 1212 § 2, 2009; 1183 § 2, 2006)

Every permit issued under this Division must require the permittee to, and every permittee, regardless of the existence of any such requirement in the permit, must, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County of Glenn and its Board of Supervisors, officers, and employees, to the maximum extent permitted by law, from any loss or liability or damage, including expenses and costs, for property damage, personal injury, or death sustained by any person as a result of the encroachment or activity for which the permit was issued.

The Public Works Director may establish any permit conditions deemed necessary for the protection of the highway and may supervise any work done under the provisions of such permit. (Ord. 1212 § 2, 2009)

The Public Works Director may require the applicant to provide a bond or adequate surety in such amount as the Public Works Director deems sufficient to guarantee proper compliance with the conditions of the permit; but no bond nor adequate surety shall be required of a public agency or public utility unless that public agency or public utility has failed to comply with provisions of a previous permit. (Ord. 1212 § 2, 2009)

(Ord. 1212 § 2, 2009)

A. The permittee shall pay the reasonable cost of County supervision of the permitted work to the Public Works Director. Such supervision costs shall be determined, from time to time, by the Board of Supervisors and listed in the Glenn County Master Fee Schedule.

B. Public Utility Companies:

1.   In addition to the encroachment permit fee set forth in the Glenn County Master Fee Schedule, the permittee may be required to pay the actual County costs of providing inspection for and other work related to tree removal and the placement of underground facilities, including, but not limited to, water lines, sewers, telephone lines, power lines, gas lines, electrical transmission lines, communication lines, pipelines and cables that are placed within the right-of-way limits of the County roads. The cost of inspection and other related work shall be chargeable to the owner of the utility.

2.   Upon completion of the work, if the County's cost is less than the amount of the deposit, the County shall either refund any amount remaining from the deposit after the County's cost has been deducted or apply the amount remaining to a future permit. If the County's cost exceeds the amount of the deposit, the permittee shall pay an additional amount to fully compensate the County for its cost.

C. Public Agencies, special districts (as defined by Government Code section 16271(d)) providing public utility services, or any person doing business as a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of the State, may upon request and at the discretion of the Director of Public Works, be invoiced (billed) for the above-referenced fees and charges.

A.   Any special district (as defined by Government Code section 16271(d)) providing public utility services, or any person doing business as a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of the State, may obtain a permit from the Public Works Director, valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance, permitting the following:

1.   Trim, brace, or perform such other acts with respect to trees, except removal, growing upon the public highways within the unincorporated areas of the County, or which grow upon private property, to the extent that such trees encroach upon the public highways, as may be necessary to maintain the safe operation of its business.

2.   Conduct emergency repairs.

3.   Install an individual service line outside of pavement.

4.   Patch paving asphalt concrete pavement, as may be necessary to comply with the safety regulations of the Commission and as may be necessary to maintain the safe operation of its business.

B.   Annual permits shall not be issued for any activity which disturbs the surface or subsurface of any county highway, except solely to patch paving asphalt concrete pavement; nor for excavation, tree removal, root cutting, tree destruction, nor for any activity other than planting, pruning, or bracing trees, or patching paving asphalt concrete pavement. Activities other than planting, pruning, or bracing trees, or patching paving asphalt concrete pavement shall be permitted only pursuant to site specific permits which authorize a specific project or operation.

C.   The Public Works Director may revoke any such annual permit if the permittee fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and/or Streets and Highways Code, Division 2, Chapter 5.5, Article 2, and/or the terms and conditions of any permit. When any such permit is revoked, such person is entitled to a permit only on furnishing a bond as provided in Streets and Highways Code section 1467, as amended from time to time, unless the revocation is reversed by the Board of Supervisors or a court of law.

In the case of an emergency by a public utility requiring an immediate encroachment and/or excavation upon a County right-of-way when the Glenn County Public Works Department is not open, the person making the emergency encroachment and/or excavation shall make application for a permit on the next business day following the encroachment and/or excavation whether the work has been completed or not.

A.   The following entities are exempt from paying the issuance fee:

1.   The United States.

2.   The State of California.

3.   All departments and agencies of the County.

4.   All municipal corporations.

5.   All school districts.

6. All special districts organized under state law.

B.   The Director may issue a permit without fees in any of the following circumstances:

1. Where the work to be done has been requested by the County in connection with proposed public works, when no inspection of the encroachment work is required.

2. Where the permit is for a long-term encroachment, as described in this Chapter.

3. Where the work is done by entities listed in this section for routine maintenance in the roadway, where there is no excavation in the roadway.

4. When a special event is hosted by a non-profit organization

A. The Public Works Director has the authority to remove or require removal of all unpermitted encroachments in the right-of-way, regardless of how long the encroachment has been in place.

B. The Public Works Director may issue a permit for any previously unpermitted encroachment that the Public Works Director determines is a long-term encroachment. The Public Works Director may also issue a permit for any permanent encroachment.

C.   Where a property owner has been issued a permit for a long-term encroachment or a permanent encroachment, as authorized by this Chapter, the permit must require the property owner to, and the property owner must, record the encroachment permit, including the conditions described in Section 15.12.020, with the County Recorder as an encumbrance on the parcel. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, a long-term encroachment permit and its conditions will run with the parcel and be binding on any successor owner of that parcel. If a permittee fails to record a long-term encroachment permit or permanent encroachment permit as required by this subdivision, that permit will automatically terminate upon any conveyance of the parcel.

D. A "long-term encroachment" means an encroachment immediately adjoining that parcel, where the encroachment has been in existence for so long, and is of such a nature, that the encroachment is not dangerous to users of the right-of-way.

E. A "permanent encroachment" means an encroachment, other than a utility, installed by the owner of either the servient parcel or the nearest adjacent parcel at the location of the encroachment, that is intended to remain in the right-of-way for an indefinite period.

Site plan review permits, revocable, and conditional may be issued for any of the uses or purposes for which said permits are required or permitted by the terms of this Title. The director may impose such conditions as he/she deems necessary to secure the purposes of this Title, Code, or other County standards, and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with. Site plan review shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the following: Traffic and circulation, building arrangement, setbacks, walls and fences, noise emissions and control measures, off-street parking, grading, drainage, landscaping, lighting, signs, public services and utilities, development and performance standards and the interrelationships of these elements. The site plan review permit is a ministerial permit. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. A site plan review permit shall be required as follows:
   1. Any use, structure or sign requiring a site plan review as specifically provided in the applicable zoning district regulations of this Title.
   2. Any use requiring a site plan review as specifically required by the director, Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors as a condition of approval of any permit.
2. The director shall waive the submission of or the requirement for a site plan review permit if the Director finds that:
   1. All the purposes of development review have been fulfilled by the approval of any other permit required by this Title; or
   2. The project involves only interior alterations not materially changing the character of the use of the property; or
   3. The project involves only minor exterior alterations not materially changing the character of the use of the property; or
   4. The use is proposed in an existing building and is listed as a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located; or
   5. The use is a single family residence as the principle or primary use as listed as a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located.
      (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The site plan review permit application shall be accompanied by any applicable fee in an amount to be set by the Board of Supervisors, and plans showing the details of the proposed use to be made of the land or building, and any other pertinent information required by the planning authority staff as provided in Chapter 15.13. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. No public hearing is required. However, public comment may be accepted and reviewed by the Director.
2. The Approving Authority for site plan review permits is the director.
3. The director may cause notice to be given on any application as provided in Section 65091 of the Government Code.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The Approving Authority shall only approve or conditionally approve a site plan review permit if all of the following findings are made:

1. That the proposed use is an allowed use in the district where located.
2. That the site for the project is adequate in size, shape, location, and physical characteristics to accommodate the type of use and level of development proposed.
3. That there are adequate public or private services, including but not limited to fire protection, water supply, and sewage disposal. (as well as storm drainage)
4. That the project is in conformance with the applicable provisions and policies of this Title, the Glenn County General Plan and any approved zoning or land use study or plan.
5. That the streets, highways and pedestrian facilities are reasonably adequate to safely accommodate the specific proposed use.
6. That no violation of the Glenn County Code currently exists on the property, unless the purpose of the permit is to correct the violation, or the permit relates to a portion of the property which is sufficiently separate and apart from the portion of the property in violation so as not to be affected by the violation from a public health, safety or general welfare basis.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. Upon completion of review of a site plan review permit the Director shall either:
   1. Make such findings as are required by Section 15.13.050 and approve the application; or
   2. Notify the applicant of those changes and modifications required for approval of the application; or
   3. Deny the application if the Director finds that:
      1. The application cannot be conditioned by adequate requirements to insure compliance with applicable regulations, or
      2. The application cannot reasonably be modified to conform to the applicable regulations.
2. Site plan review permits shall be effective upon issuance, unless within ten (10) calendar days of a decision by the Director, the decision is appealed as provided for in Section 15.05.010. In case an appeal is filed, the site plan review permit shall not have any force or effect until a decision is made by the Approving Authority on such appeal.
3. Site plan review permits shall not have any force or effect until the permittee acknowledges receipt thereof and has agreed in writing to each and every term and condition thereof.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

A parcel map shall be prepared and submitted for processing, approval and recording for all lot line adjustments not meeting the requirements of Section 66412(d) of the Government Code. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. For lot line adjustments described in Section 66412(d) of the Government Code, the director shall review the application for conformity with local zoning and building ordinances.
2. The director shall not approve any lot line adjustment unless all of the following findings are made:
   1. That the lot line adjustment will not result in the abandonment of any street or utility easement of record, provided, however, that if the lot line adjustment results in the transfer of property from one owner to another owner, the deed to the subsequent owner shall expressly reserve any street or utility easement of record;
   2. That the lot line adjustment will not result in the elimination or reduction in size of the access to any resulting parcel, or that the application is accompanied by new easements to provide access which meet all the requirements of this title regarding access to parcels in the location and of the size as those proposed to be created; and
   3. That the lot line adjustment conforms to all local zoning and building ordinances.
      (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

For lot line adjustments described in Section 66412(d) of the Government Code, the following items shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the director:

1. Completed application form with the required attachments and the appropriate application fees as adopted by the board of supervisors;
2. Tentative lot line adjustment map showing existing and proposed lot or parcel lines and the dimensions and locations of any existing buildings, wells and on-site sewage systems and their distances from the proposed property lines. The map shall be of the size and form necessary to clearly show the existing and proposed lot or parcel lines to the director. The map shall show the proposed parcel sizes after adjustment;
3. Copies of the deeds for the existing parcels or lots; and
4. Preliminary title report, issued within the last ninety days.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. After approval by the director, the lot line adjustment shall not become valid until a deed with a description prepared by a licensed land surveyor or a registered civil engineer (licensed to practice land surveying) describing the land to be transferred or the entire parcel after the lot line adjustment is recorded. The description shall contain a basis of bearings, if applicable, and a note describing the purpose of the deed. The note shall include a statement describing how the parcels are being changed, adjusted or modified and that no additional parcels are being created by this deed. The description shall be approved by the county surveyor prior to recording.
2. When required by Section 8762 of the Land Surveyor’s Act, a Record of Survey Map shall be prepared and recorded.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. A certificate of compliance may be requested and issued only as provided in Section 66499.35 of the Subdivision Map Act and as provided in this title.
2. The determination necessary for the issuance of a certificate of compliance shall be made by the director. The application for a certificate of compliance shall be accompanied by a fee established by the board of supervisors. In addition, the applicant shall pay the cost of recording the certificate.
3. A recorded final map or parcel map shall constitute a certificate of compliance with respect to the parcels of real property described therein.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

A reversion to acreage of land previously subdivided and consisting of four or less contiguous parcels under the same ownership may be accomplished by the filing of a parcel map by the owners thereof and the approval of the parcel map by the planning commission pursuant to Section 66499.20-1/4 of the Government Code. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. Two or more contiguous parcels or units of land may be merged by the planning commission when the standards and requirements of Section 66451.11 of the Government Code are met. The procedure for such mergers shall be that procedure set forth in Sections 66451.12 through 66451.21, inclusive, of the Government Code.
2. Pursuant to Section 66499.20-3/4 of the Government Code, two or more contiguous parcels under common ownership may be merged by the owner thereof without reverting to acreage. Such merger shall be accomplished by the recordation of an instrument evidencing the merger.
   (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

This section establishes the procedures for the permitting of second dwellings in Glenn County. (Ord. 1263 § 2, 2017)

1. A proposed second dwelling shall be permitted only after an application has been filed with the planning authority.
2. All proposed second dwellings shall meet the standards in Chapter 15.59.
3. After a determination by the Planning Director that the proposed second dwelling meets all applicable standards, the application shall be approved.
   (Ord. 1263 § 2, 2017)

The director may grant an administrative permit for the uses listed in Division 3: Development Districts. All administrative permits are to be processed as set forth in Sections 15.18.020. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The director shall review the application, but in no case shall the review period exceed thirty (30) calendar days from the date of submittal. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The director or his or her designated representative may grant an amendment to a previously approved conditional use permit one time provided that:

1. The amendment will not result in an increase of more than ten percent (10%) of the existing facility or use covered by the use permit; and
2. Any extension of time will not exceed two years unless provided for otherwise in the original use permit; and
3. Applicant/operator has complied with all the conditions of approval of the approved conditional use permit; and
4. No significant public controversy was generated during the initial hearing; and
5. Applicant/operator has submitted an application for amendment with an application fee set by resolution adopted by the board of supervisors.
   (Ord. 1269 § 10, 2018; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. All parcel maps are to be processed as set forth in this chapter. The director may approve a parcel map after notice and hearing as provided in Chapter 15.04 and after making findings as required in section 15.23.010.
2. After the conditional approval of the tentative parcel map and prior to the expiration of the map, the applicant may cause the real property to be surveyed and a parcel map prepared in accordance with the conditionally approved parcel tentative map. The parcel map shall conform to the conditionally approved tentative map and shall contain all required certificates which have been signed and, where necessary, acknowledged before it may be accepted for filing. Three copies of the map and three sets of the improvement plans, in a form and containing such information as required by the public works director and the Subdivision Map Act, shall be tendered along with a deposit to cover the estimated cost of checking the improvement plans and a map checking fee. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

After the conditional approval of the tentative map and prior to the expiration of the map, the applicant may cause the real property to be surveyed and a final map prepared in accordance with the conditionally approved tentative map. The final map shall conform to the conditionally approved tentative map and shall contain all required certificates which have been signed and, where necessary, acknowledged before it may be accepted for filing. Three copies of the map and three sets of the improvements plans, in a form and containing such information as required by the public works director and the Subdivision Map Act, shall be tendered to the public works director along with a deposit to cover the estimated cost of checking the improvement plans and final map. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

All conditional use permits are to be processed as set forth in this chapter. The planning commission may grant a conditional use permit for the uses listed in Division 3: Development Districts after notice and hearing as provided in Chapter 15.04 and after making findings as required in section 15.22.020. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The approving authority, prior to recommending approval of a development permit shall find as follows:

1. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable in providing a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the public;
2. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity;
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and to accommodate all of the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, and other features required herein or by the planning commission;
4. Except in the case of the expansion of a nonconforming use, that the granting of the permit will not adversely affect the general plan or any area plan of the county. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

A duly approved conditional use permit may be amended or extended provided the change does not qualify for a minor amendment as defined in section 15.19. All major amendments are to be processed as set forth in Section 15.22.010. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

No tentative map, for either a final map or a parcel map, shall be approved unless the following findings are made:

1. That the proposed map or the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans and this title;
2. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development, or for the density of development proposed;
3. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, and, if applicable, that such subdivision and improvements provide reasonable public access to public resources as required by Article 3.5 of the Subdivision Map Act;
4. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not cause substantial public health problems;
5. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not in conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision;
6. That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into a sewer system would not result in the violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board;
7. That the property is not, or will not become, unhealthful or unfit for human habitation or occupancy if developed as proposed;
8. That the property is not hazardous for development or habitation because of flooding or inundation, adverse soil or geologic conditions, close proximity to an airport, excessive steepness, difficult access, wildfire hazard or other conditions adverse to the public health, safety or general welfare. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

It is the purpose of this ordinance to establish procedures necessary for the implementation of the vesting tentative map statute, and to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the Land Division Ordinance. Except as otherwise set forth in the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of the land division ordinance shall apply to the Vesting Tentative Map Ordinance.

To accomplish this purpose, the regulations outlined in this ordinance are determined to be necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and for the promotion of orderly growth and development. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. The approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with the development described in the application in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards described in Government Code Section 66474.2. However, if Section 66474.2 of the Government Code is repealed, the approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with the development described in the application in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is approved or conditionally approved.
2. Notwithstanding subsection (A), a permit approval extension or entitlement may be made conditional or denied if any of the following are determined:
   1. A failure to do so would place the residents of the subdivision or the immediate community, or both, in a condition dangerous to their health or safety, or both;
   2. The condition or denial is required in order to comply with state or federal Law.
3. The rights referred to in this section shall expire if a final map is not approved prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map as provided in this chapter. If the final map is approved and recorded, these rights shall last for the following periods of time:
   1. An initial time period of two years except where several final maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map; this initial time period shall be one year and a new one year period shall begin for each phase when the final map for that phase is recorded;
   2. The initial time set forth above shall be automatically extended by any time period used for processing a complete application for a grading permit or for design or architectural review, if such processing exceeds thirty days, from the date a complete application is filed;
   3. A applicant may apply to the planning commission for a one year extension any time before the initial time period set forth expires. If the extension is denied, the applicant may appeal that denial to the board of supervisors within ten days as allowed by Title 15;
   4. If the applicant has obtained a building permit and substantial work has been done thereafter in reliance on those permits during the periods of time specified in subdivisions (1) through (3), the rights referred to herein shall continue until the expiration of that permit or any extension of that permit.
4. Fees charged for building permits or land use permits filed subsequent to the approval of a vesting tentative map shall be as required at the time the subsequent permit applications are filed. Application contents shall be as required by ordinance requirements in effect at the time the subsequent application is filed. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. Whenever a applicant files a vesting tentative map for a subdivision whose intended development is inconsistent with the zoning ordinance in existence at the time, the inconsistency shall be noted on the map by the applicant. The county may deny such a vesting tentative map or approve it conditioned on the applicant, or his or her designee, obtaining the necessary change in the zoning ordinance to eliminate the inconsistency. If the change in the zoning ordinance or a variance from the zoning ordinance is obtained, the approved or conditionally approved vesting tentative map shall, notwithstanding Section 15.24.020, confer the vested right to proceed with the development in substantial compliance with the change in the zoning ordinance and the map, as approved.
2. The rights conferred by this section shall be for the time period set forth in Section 15.24.020. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Notwithstanding any provision of this ordinance, a property owner or his or her designee may seek approvals of permits for development which depart from the ordinances, policies and standards described in Section 15.24.020 and 15.24.030, and local agencies may grant these approvals or issue these permits to the extent that the departures are authorized under applicable law. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The Planning Commission may require for subdivisions requiring a Final Map that sites necessary for public purposes be provided or reserved, or that fees for such purposes be paid as follows:

1. Public schools, elementary and secondary, as provided by State Law;
2. Water, sewer, solid waste disposal, drainage and flood control facility sites and easements as required to properly serve individual subdivisions, and to conform to area plan;
3. Public sites for fire stations, libraries and other public uses and services as may be negotiated by public agencies and the applicant. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Following approval of a tentative map, the applicant shall proceed to fulfill all conditions of such approval, and shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Public Works Director and the Department of Public Health the plans, specifications and other information related subdivision improvements in accordance with the land divisions standards provided for in this Title. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

All approved or conditionally approved tentative maps shall expire 24 months after such approval or conditional approval. If the applicant fails to submit for processing and recording an approved parcel map or final map before the expiration of the tentative map, the tentative map shall be null and void. If a parcel map or final map is not filed for recording prior to the expiration of the tentative map, a new tentative map shall be required to be submitted, processed and approved. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Upon written application received by the Director within 24 months after the conditional approval of the tentative map, the Director may extend the time in which the map expires for an additional period not to exceed three years. If the Director denies approval of an extension, the applicant may appeal such denial in writing to the Planning Commission as provided in Chapter 15.05. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

A division into parcels, each of one hundred sixty acres (or one-quarter section) or more and each with approved access, shall not require any processing by the county, other than approval of a tentative parcel map. The planning commission shall approve the means of providing access and shall assure that violation of zoning, health or other laws, regulations or standards shall not result from any such divisions. No parcel map shall be required. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

In approving the tentative map for a minor division and waiving the requirement for a parcel map, the planning commission shall find that the proposed division of land complies with requirements of area, improvement and design, flood water drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection and other requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this title. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating and expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting the public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. The purpose is also to comply with California Government Code section 65850.7.

As used in this chapter:

1. "Electronic Submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
   1. Electronic mail or email;
   2. The internet;
   3. Facsimile; or
   4. On-Line permitting system.
2. "Electric Vehicle Charging Station" or "Charging Station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
3. "Specific, Adverse Impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date of the application was deemed complete.
   

Consistent with Government Code section 65850.7, the building official shall implement an expedited administrative permit review process for electric vehicle charging stations and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited administrative permit review process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" ad published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The County's adopted checklist shall be published on the County's website.

1. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have a specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and the building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Electrical system capacity and loads;
   2. Electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection;
   3. Building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; and
   4. Areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
2. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the County's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and shall be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the building official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the building official shall, consistent with Government Code section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the building official. If the building official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for the issuance of an expedited administrative permit.
3. Consistent with Government Code section 65850.7, the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by the Chapter and the associated supporting documents. In accepting such permit applications, the building official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

1. It is the intent of this Chapter to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations provided that the action does not supersede the building official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the building official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the applicant may be required to apply for a use permit.
2. In the technical review of charging station, consistent with Government Code section 65850.7, the building official shall not condition the approval of any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an "association" which is defined in California Civil Code section 4080 as a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.

1. Electric Vehicle Charging Station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.
2. Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and associated wiring, boding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
3. Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electrical vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
4. Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of Charging Stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

Variances may be granted in order to prevent unnecessary hardships that would result from a strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of certain regulations prescribed by this title. A practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship may result from the size, shape or dimensions of a site or the location of existing structures thereon, from geographic, topographic or other physical conditions on the site or in the immediate vicinity. A variance shall not be granted to permit a use not permitted in the zone by this title. All variances are to be processed as set forth in chapter 15.04. and may be granted by the planning commission after making findings as required in section 15.27.020. (Ord. 1200 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Approval or conditional approval of a variance shall be granted only when the planning commission makes the following findings:

1. Due to special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of this title deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification;
2. The adjustment authorized by the variance shall not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated. The planning commission shall impose such conditions as will assure continued compliance with this finding;
3. The variance does not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of real property. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Application for any waiver shall be made by a verified petition of the applicant filed with the director, stating fully the grounds of the application and facts relied upon by the petitioner. Such petition shall be filed with the tentative map. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

Upon receipt of the director’s recommendation, the planning commission shall approve the waiver request if and only if the following findings are made and supported by substantial evidence in the record:

1. That there are special circumstances or conditions of size and shape affecting the property;
2. That the granting of the waiver will not adversely affect the adopted general plan or specific plan;
3. That the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated;
4. In the case of improvements, that the proposed improvements cannot or will not function properly due to the lack of complementary facilities but that the subdivision is nonetheless an effective workable design, as modified; and
5. In the case of improvements, that the topographic conditions would obstruct the functioning or installation of such improvements but that the subdivision is nonetheless an effective workable design, as modified. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. Any provisions of this title other than the zoning maps may be amended whenever the board of supervisors deems that the amendment will be in the best interest of the public. Such amendments may be initiated by:
   1. The board of supervisors upon its own motion; or
   2. The planning commission and/or the director.
2. Such amendments are to be processed as set forth in Sections 15.04.010 through 15.04.040.
3. Within forty calendar days of initiation of the procedure to amend this title, the planning commission shall conduct a public meeting to review and to consider the amendments. At the conclusion of the review, the planning commission shall adopt recommendations on the proposed amendment by resolution and together with its recommendations, report findings a summary of hearings to the board of supervisors. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. Boundaries of any zoning maps established by this title may be amended whenever public necessity, convenience and general welfare require. Such amendments may be initiated by:
   1. A verified application of one or more owners of property affected by the proposed amendment;
   2. Resolution of intention by the board of supervisors;
   3. Resolution of intention by the planning commission.
2. Such amendments are to be processed as set forth in Sections 15.04.010 through 15.04.040. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)