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Needles City Zoning Code

ARTICLE I

General Provisions

91.00 Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the Needles zoning ordinance. (Ord. 427-AC)

91.01 Authority

This part is enacted pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Law: Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4 (Sections 65800-65912) of the California Government Code. (Ord. 427-AC)

91.02 Purpose

The purpose of this part is to implement the general plan of the city and to ensure that growth and development of the city is attractive, compatible with existing conditions, humane; and that the health, safety, prosperity, enjoyment and general welfare of those who reside, work, or visit in the city is served to the optimum degree. (Ord. 427-AC)

91.03 Jurisdiction

  1. This part shall be effective throughout the city's planning jurisdiction which comprises the area within the corporate boundaries of the city.
  2. A copy of a map showing the boundaries of the city's planning jurisdiction shall be available for public inspection in the planning department. (Ord. 427-AC)

91.04 Effective Date

The provisions in this part were originally adopted and became effective on April 4, 1996. (Ord. 427-AC)

91.05 Relationship To General Plan

It is the intention of the city council that this part implement the planning policies adopted by the city council as reflected in the general plan. While the city council reaffirms its commitment that this part and any amendment to it be in conformity with the adopted general plan.

The city council expresses its intent that neither this part nor any amendment to it be challenged on the basis of any alleged nonconformity with any planning document. (Ord. 427-AC)

91.06 Fees

  1. Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the cost of administration, inspection, publication of notice and similar matters may be charged to applicants for zoning permits, sign permits, conditional use permits, special use permits, zoning amendment, variances and other administrative relief. The amount of fees charged shall be as set forth by resolution of the city council on file in the office of the city clerk.
  2. Fees established in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be paid upon submission of a signed application or notice of appeal. (Ord. 427-AC)