The provisions of this title shall be known to as the "Irwindale zoning code."

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9300).

A.

The purpose of this title is to encourage, classify, designate, regulate, and restrict, so as to permit the highest and best use of buildings, structures and land; to serve the needs of agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial developments within the city; to regulate and limit the height, number of stories, size, and location of buildings and other structures, hereafter designed, erected, or altered; to regulate and determine the size of yards and open spaces; to regulate and limit the density of population; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities, such as transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements; to lessen congestion on streets; and to promote the public health, safety, welfare and general prosperity with the aim of preserving a wholesome, serviceable and attractive community.

B.

The ordinance codified in this title is adopted pursuant to and in accordance with the Government Code of the state, and all other applicable laws.

(Ord. 177 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 9302).

In applying the provisions of this title to properties located within the city, the provisions of this title shall be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and interest, unless the context of the regulation otherwise provides.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9303).

Whenever reference is made in this title to other provisions of this code, or other laws, said reference shall apply to all amendments now, or hereafter, adopted with reference to such laws.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9304).

All variances, special permits and exceptions heretofore granted or issued by the county prior to the incorporation of the city, or granted or issued by the city subsequent to such incorporation, are approved, ratified and confirmed as to the entire premises to which the same relate and shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the provisions thereof. All such variances and permits here and above described shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 17.80.130 and 17.80.150. Proceedings for modification or revocation on such permits shall, in all cases, be heard by the planning commission of the city.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9306).

No use established or conducted, nor any building or improvement existing, in violation of the former zoning regulations of the city upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, shall be deemed to have acquired a legal, nonconforming status by reason of the adoption of these regulations.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9307).

If, prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, pursuant to the provisions of the former zoning regulations of the city, legislative or administrative action has been taken, such action shall be deemed to have been taken pursuant to the provisions of this title and shall be processed, insofar as possible, in accordance with the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9308).

A.

For the purpose of defraying the expenses involved in connection with any application (or petition) required in this title, the city council shall establish, by resolution, rates to be charged by the city to applicants for zone changes, variances, conditional use permits, CEQA requirements, plot plans and special permits.

B.

In addition to the required filing fee prescribed by such resolution of the city council, the applicant (or petitioner) shall deposit with the city finance director such sum as the finance director shall estimate to be sufficient to pay other necessary costs of noticing, whether by mail, posting or publication, and costs of ordinance publication, and other related costs.

C.

When provided by resolution of the city council, in lieu of a set filing fee, the finance director may require a deposit sufficient to cover the city's actual costs of processing any application. The city's expenses, including the actual charges of those engineering, planning, legal and other expenses billed to the city as well as an allocation of internal staff expense, may be charged against the deposit. The finance director shall track the funds on deposit showing all charges and accruing interest at the rate earned by the city. The finance director may require additional deposits if the funds are depleted, and will return unexpended sums at the conclusion of the project along with an accounting thereof.

(Ord. 523 § 4, 1998).

Notwithstanding any other lawful exemptions to zoning regulations, the provisions of this title shall not apply to any city initiated buildings, improvements, lots or premises owned, leased, operated or controlled by the city for public purposes, or any city project for public purposes by the city of Irwindale.

(Ord. No. 778, § 3, 6-26-24)