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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
TABLES
Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
Chapter 19.26
VARIANCES
Section:
19.26.010   Purpose
19.26.020   Applicability
19.26.030   Application filing, initial processing
19.26.040   Hearings and notice
19.26.050   Decision and findings
19.26.060   Conditions of approval
19.26.070   Changes to a variance
19.26.080   Expiration
19.26.010   Purpose.
   The provisions of this chapter allow for adjustment from the development standards of these Regulations only when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including location, shape, size, surroundings, or topography, the strict application of these Regulations denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zoning districts. Any variance granted shall be subject to conditions that will ensure that the variance does not constitute a granting of special privilege(s) inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is situated. The power to grant variances does not extend to land use regulations; flexibility in land use regulations is provided in Chapter 19.24 (Use Permits).
(Ord. 2185)
19.26.020   Applicability.
   The Zoning Administrator may grant a variance from the requirements of these Regulations governing only the following development standards:
   A.   Dimensional standards:
      1.   Distance between structures;
      2.   Parcel dimensions (not area);
      3.   Setbacks;
      4.   Structure height;
      5.   On-site parking, loading, lighting, and landscaping; or
      6.   Sign regulations (other than prohibited signs).
   B.   Where the Zoning Administrator finds that significant policy questions are at issue, the Zoning Administrator may refer the application to the Commission for determination.
(Ord. 2185)
19.26.030   Application filing, initial processing.
   An application for a variance shall be prepared, filed, and processed in compliance with Chapter 19.16 (Application Filing and Processing, Fees) and shall include all information specified in the Department handout for variances.
(Ord. 2185)
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