Redding City Zoning Code

A.

Board of Administrative Review Created. A board of administrative review (board) for the city of Redding is hereby created, consisting of a planning commissioner, the development services director or representative, and the director of transportation and engineering or representative, as well as such other members as the city council may by resolution include.

B.

Powers and Duties. The board shall have the general power to act in an advisory capacity to the planning commission in regard to permits, licenses, and approvals that are subject to the provisions of this chapter. In addition to the foregoing general power, the board shall have the following particular powers and duties:

1.

Review and approve or deny applications for:

a.

Site development permits and minor amendments to use permits;

b.

Appeals of zoning clearance determinations;

c.

Reversion to acreage (under Title 17);

d.

Certificate of compliance (under Title 17);

e.

Parcel maps (under Title 17);

f.

Comprehensive Sign Plan;

g.

Environmental determinations;

h.

Other permits or actions required by the Redding Municipal Code.

2.

Require such project revisions, alternatives, and conditions as may be necessary to achieve consistency with the Redding general plan, as well as compliance with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable laws, titles, ordinances, codes, policies and regulations.

3.

Study, consider, and recommend on matters related to the development review process established by the city pursuant to this chapter.

4.

Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopt or recommend adoption of environmental documents.

C.

Chair. The chairman of the planning commission or his or her designated representative shall serve as chair of the board of administrative review.

D.

Predevelopment Review. The board may hold meetings solely for the purpose of compiling staff comments and department conditions of approval and/or conveying information to project applicants.

E.

Meetings and Rules of Procedure. The board shall hold regularly scheduled monthly meetings and designate the times, dates and places thereof. Special meetings may be called by the chairman or by a majority of the board; provided, that adequate legal notice is given. Applications before the board may be referred to the planning commission at the discretion of the planning commission representative.

(Ord. 2374 § 23, 2006; Ord. 2343 § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 2310 § 3 (part), 2003; Ord. 2301 § 3 (Att. A (part)), 2002)