Gunnison City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 7
PERMITTED USE APPLICATIONS
Section 701 Purpose
This Chapter and the Administrative Manual identifies and provides the standards and procedures for the review of all Permitted Use and Permitted Sign Applications and required to determine compliance with this Ordinance.
Section 702 Zoning Administrator And Commission The Land Use Authorities For Permitted Use And Permitted Sign Applications
- The Zoning Administrator or City Recorder, as applicable, is authorized as the Land Use Authority responsible to approve, approve with revisions, or deny all Permitted P-1 Use Applications and all P-1 Sign Applications..
- The Commission is authorized as the Land Use Authority responsible to approve, approved with revisions, or deny all Permitted P-2 Use Applications and all P-2 Sign Applications.
Section 703 Procedures And Review Standards For Permitted P-1 Use, Permitted P-1 Sign, Permitted P-2 Use, And Permitted P-2 Sign Applications
- The procedures for the review of a Permitted P-1 Use Application, and a Permitted P-1 Sign Application, are identified by Chapter 4, Administrative Manual and Chapter 15, Administrative Manual.
- The procedures for the review of a Permitted P-2 Use Application, and a Permitted P-2 Sign Application, are identified by Chapter 4, Administrative Manual and Chapter 15, Administrative Manual.
- The Zoning Administrator or City Recorder, as applicable, for Permitted P-1 Use Applications and Permitted P-1 Sign Applications, and the Commission for Permitted P-2 Use Applications and Permitted P-2 Sign Applications, shall review the Application and shall determine:
- The proposed use is a Permitted P-1 Use or a Permitted P-2 Use within the Zoning District as identified in Appendix A, Table of Uses.
- The proposed sign is a Permitted P-1 Sign or a Permitted P-2 Sign within the Zoning District, as identified by Chapter 19.
- The proposed use or sign complies with all requirements of the Zoning District, including the minimum area, setbacks, height, and all other requirements as applicable.
- The proposed use will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance, all other applicable Land Use Ordinances, and all applicable Federal, State, or Local requirements and regulations.
- The property on which the use is proposed is of adequate size to permit the conduct of the use in a manner that will not be detrimental to adjoining and surrounding properties.
- The proposed use and site plan or sign complies with all site plan and building requirements, as provided and required by this Ordinance and this Chapter.
- The proposed use and site plan complies with all applicable dedication requirements of the City and provides the necessary infrastructure, as required.
- The proposed use is a Permitted P-1 Use or a Permitted P-2 Use within the Zoning District as identified in Appendix A, Table of Uses.
Section 704 Findings Required For Approval Of Permitted P-1 Use, P-1 Sign, P-2 Use, And P-2 Sign Applications
In deciding a Permitted Use or Permitted Sign Application the Zoning Administrator or City Recorder, as applicable, for Permitted P-1 Use and Permitted P-1 Sign Applications, and the Commission for Permitted P-2 Use and Permitted P-2 Sign Applications shall find that the procedural requirements and review standards of Section 703 have been met.
Section 705 Decision For A Permitted Use Application
- If the Permitted Use or Sign Application complies with all the requirements of this Ordinance, the Building Codes, and all other applicable Land Use Ordinances, as adopted, the Zoning Administrator or City Recorder for Permitted P-1 Use or Permitted P-1 Sign Applications, and the Commission for Permitted P-2 Use or Permitted P-2 Sign Applications shall approve the Application, with or without revisions and requirements determined necessary for compliance to the requirements of this Ordinance. The City Recorder shall notify the Applicant of the decision, as required by Section 1207.
- If the Permitted Use or Sign Application does not comply with the requirements of this Ordinance, the Building Codes, or any other applicable Land Use Ordinance, as adopted, the Zoning Administrator or City Recorder for Permitted P-1 Use or Permitted P-1 Sign Applications and the Commission for Permitted P-2 Use or Permitted P-2 Sign Applications shall not approve the Application, and no building permit shall be issued. The City Recorder shall notify the Applicant of the decision, as required by Section 1207.
Section 706 Effect Of Approval
- Approval of a Permitted P-1 Use or Permitted P-1 Sign Application by the Zoning Administrator or City Recorder, shall authorize the establishment of the approved use or sign, subject to any revisions and requirements determined necessary to comply with all Land Use Ordinances of the City. Only when the Permitted P-1 Use or Permitted P-1 Sign Application has been approved by the Zoning Administrator or City Recorder, as applicable, and a Building Permit issued, as required, may any building, activity, construction, or occupancy be commenced. Approval of a Permitted P-1 Use Application or a Permitted P-2 Sign Application shall not be deemed an approval of any other Land Use Application, permit, or license.
- Approval of a Permitted P-2 Use or Permitted P-2 Sign Application by the Commission shall authorize the establishment of the approved use or sign, subject to any revisions and requirements determined necessary to comply with all Land Use Ordinances of the City. Only when the Permitted P-2 Use or Permitted P-2 Application has been approved by the Commission and a Building Permit issued, as required, may any building, activity, construction, or occupancy be commenced. Approval of a Permitted P-2 Use Application or a Permitted P-2 Sign Application shall not be deemed an approval of any other Land Use Application, permit, or license.
Section 707 Appeals
- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Zoning Administrator or City Recorder for any Permitted P-1 Use Application or Permitted P-1 Sign Application may appeal the decision to the Appeal Authority as identified by Chapter 13.
- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Commission for any Permitted P-2 Use Application or Permitted p-2 Sign Application may appeal the decision to the Appeal Authority as identified by Chapter 13.