21.82.020 Designated approving authority .

   (a)   General Provisions. The approving authority, as designated in Table 21.82.020, shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications in accordance with the requirements of this title. Table 21.82.020 identifies both recommending (R) and final (F) authorities for each application. When a proposed project requires more than one permit with more than one approving authority, all project permits shall be processed concurrently, and final action shall be taken by the highest level designated approving authority for all such requested permits.

   (b)   Findings Required. In acting on an application, the approving authority shall make the applicable findings required for a particular permit or approval and as may be required by other laws and regulations.

   (c)   Appeals. An action of the approving authority may be appealed pursuant to procedures set forth in Chapter 21.88.

Table 21.82.020 Approving Authority
Type of Permit or Action	Designated Approving Authority
	Community Development Director	Permit Review Board	City Manager	Planning Commission	City Council1
Zoning code interpretation (excludes use interpretation)	F			A	A
Zoning clearance/plan check	F			A	A
Home occupation permit	F			A	A
Temporary use permit		F	A		A
Administrative adjustment	F			A	A
Temporary sign permit	F			A	A
Site plan review	F			A	A
Zoning code use interpretation	R			F	A
Variance	R			F	A
Conditional use permit	R			F	A
Certificate of compatibility	R			F	A
Abatement/extension of nonconforming use/structure	R			F	A
Planned unit development				R	F
Specific plan				R	F
Zoning code amendment				R	F
General plan amendment				R	F
Development agreement				R	F
Large family day care home (LDC)	F			A	A

 

R = Recommending authority

F = Final action authority (unless appealed)

A = Appeal authority

Notes:

1. Decisions of the city council cannot be appealed.

(Ord. 651, § 11, 2012; Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).