§ 17.100.020 APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE.
   This Title applies to all land uses, structures, subdivisions, and development within the City, as follows:
   A.   New Land Uses or Structures. It shall be unlawful, and a violation of this Title, for any person to establish or construct any land use or structure, except in compliance with the requirements of this Title.
   B.   Existing Land Uses or Structures. The requirements of this Title are not retroactive in their effect on land uses or structures lawfully established before the effective date of this Title or any applicable amendment. Existing land uses or structures are lawful and not in violation of the CCMC only when operated and maintained in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title. Any alteration, expansion or modification of existing land uses or structures shall comply with all provisions of this Title.
   C.   Issuance of Building or Grading Permits. The City may issue building, grading or other construction permits only when:
      1.   The proposed land use and/or structure satisfies the requirements of Subsection 17.100.020.A. (New Land Uses or Structures) above, and all other applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; and
      2.   The site was subdivided in compliance with all applicable requirements of Chapter 15.10 (Subdivisions) of the CCMC.
   D.   Subdivision of Land. Any subdivision of land proposed within the City after the effective date of this Title shall be consistent with this Title and Chapter 15.10 (Subdivisions) of the CCMC.
   E.   Effect of Zoning Code Amendments on Projects in Progress. All land use permit applications that have been determined by the Division to be complete before the effective date of this Title, or any amendment to this Title, will be processed in compliance with the requirements in effect when the application was accepted as complete.
   F.   Other Permits and Requirements. Nothing in this Title eliminates the need for obtaining any other permits required by the City, or any permit or approval required by other provisions of the CCMC or the laws, rules or regulations of any City department, or any County, regional, State, or Federal agency.
   G.   Conflicting Permits and Licenses. All permits shall be issued by the City in compliance with the provisions of this Title after the effective date of this Title or any amendment to this Title. Any permit, excluding business tax certificates, issued in conflict with this Title shall be void.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))