(A) General. The Zoning Code applies to all lots, land uses, structures and development in Eureka unless an exemption is specifically provided by the Zoning Code.
(B) Coastal zone. The applicability of the Zoning Code in the coastal zone is described in § 155.104.070 (Relationship to the Local Coastal Program).
(C) Compliance required. All lots, land uses, structures and development in Eureka, including existing and proposed development, must comply with the Zoning Code.
(D) Approvals required. A land use may be established and a structure may be constructed, altered or moved only after:
(1) All applicable development review processes have been followed;
(2) All applicable approvals have been obtained; and
(3) All required permits and/or authorizations to proceed have been issued.
(E) Administrative responsibilities. City roles and responsibilities in the administration of the Zoning Code are as provided in § 155.404 (Administrative Responsibilities).
(F) Subdivisions. All subdivisions of land, lot line adjustments, and other actions under Municipal Code Ch. 154 (Subdivision Regulations) and the California Subdivision Map Act that are proposed after June 20, 2019, must comply with the Zoning Code.
(G) Governmental activities. The Zoning Code applies to special districts and state or federal governmental agencies to the extent legally permissible. The Zoning Code does not apply to public projects of the City of Eureka. Private projects on leased lands owned by the city are not public projects of the city.
(H) Public utilities. Public utilities are subject to the requirements of the Zoning Code, except to the extent provided by Cal. Gov’t Code § 53091 and the California Public Utilities Code.
(I) Emergency powers. The City Council may authorize deviations from the Zoning Code during a local emergency declared in accordance with the California Emergency Services Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 8550 et seq.), by resolution without notice or public hearing.
(J) Other regulations. Compliance with the Zoning Code does not relieve an applicant from compliance with other federal, state and city regulations that also apply to the property.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21)