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Chico, CA Code of Ordinances
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHICO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (RESERVED)
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS1
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 ANIMALS
Title 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 AIRPORT1
Title 12 PARKS
Title 13 (RESERVED)
Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 15 UTILITY SERVICES
Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Title 17 (RESERVED)
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 19 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS1
Title 2R ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Title 3R REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 5R BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 8R SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RULES
Title 10R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 11R CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS1
Title 12R RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS1
Title 14R BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 15R WATER AND SEWERS
Title 16R BUILDING STANDARDS
Title 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS1
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Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
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19.24.040   Decision and findings.
   Following a public hearing, the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission may approve a use permit application, with or without conditions, only if all of the following findings can be made:
   A.   The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district and complies with all of the applicable provisions of Chapter 19.24 (Use Permits);
   B.   The proposed use would not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use;
   C.   The proposed use would not be detrimental and/or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood of the proposed use, as well as the general welfare of the City;
   D.   The proposed entitlement is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and any applicable neighborhood or area plan;
   E.   For non-residential projects, the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2600)
19.24.050   Expiration.
   A use permit shall be exercised within three years from the date of approval or the permit shall be deemed void, unless a written request for an extension is filed prior to the expiration date and approved prior to expiration, in compliance with Chapter 19.30 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, Extensions).
(Ord. 2185)(Ord. 2440 §14)
19.24.060   Issuance of building permit.
   A building permit, granted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the specific terms and conditions of the use permit, shall only be issued after the required use permit has been approved and the decision has become final and effective.
(Ord. 2185)
19.24.070   Use permit to run with the land.
   A use permit granted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the business, service, site, structure, or use that was the subject of the permit application.
(Ord. 2185)
19.24.080   Changes to a use permit.
   Changes to a use permit may be approved in compliance with Section 19.30.060 (Changes to an approved project) or imposed pursuant to Chapter 19.14 (Permit Revocation).
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2312 §35)
19.24.090   Conditions of approval.
   In granting a use permit in compliance with this chapter, the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission shall designate conditions that will ensure compatibility with the existing and designated land uses in the vicinity, as well as consistency with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
(Ord. 2185)
19.24.100   Pre-annexation use permit.
   A pre-annexation use permit may be issued for unincorporated property annexable to the City. The purpose of the permit shall be to establish the uses that will be allowed on the property in the event of subsequent annexation. A pre-annexation use permit may be issued by the Zoning Administrator for uses requiring a use permit in a zoning district, consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan and prezoning, and is effective upon annexation of the property to the City.
(Ord. 2185)