(A) This title shall apply to all real property, together with all improvements located thereon, and uses thereof with the exception of: public streets and alleys; public utility distribution and transmission lines, which shall be permitted in all districts with city engineer approval; provided, however, that such facilities shall be installed in such a manner as to conform to all rules and regulations prescribed by the California Public Utilities Commission; and provided further, however, that the routes of proposed telephone transmission lines shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation prior to acquisition of rights-of-way therefor.
(B) This title, or any portion, section or part thereof, shall not be deemed or construed to make lawful any act, omission or course of conduct otherwise considered to be unlawful.
1. Regulations. All regulations in this title pertaining to the zoning districts established by this title are subject to the general provisions, conditions and exceptions contained in these chapters.
2. Uses not allowed. Any use not allowed in any district as a regular principal use, conditional use, special use or accessory use is absolutely prohibited unless and until so authorized in accordance with the procedures, requirements and provisions of this title.
3. Conflicts. Where conflict may occur between the regulations of this title and any building code or other regulations and statutes effective within the city, the more restrictive of any regulations shall apply.
4. Restrictions. It is not intended that this title shall interfere with or annul any easement or other agreement now in effect; provided, however, that where this title imposes greater restrictions than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations of the city, or by easements or agreements, the provisions of this title shall apply.
5. No action within six months. If an applicant shall fail to take substantive action with the city in any six-month period to advance an application in the process, the application shall be deemed withdrawn and all fees will be forfeited; provided, however, that no application shall be deemed withdrawn if the applicant is incapable of advancing its application due to any statutory or other legal requirement.
6. No action within 24 months of site plan approval. If an applicant shall fail to take substantive action (i.e., apply for a grading or building permit) with the city within 24 months of site plan approval to advance in the process, the approval shall be deemed withdrawn; provided however that no approval shall be deemed withdrawn if the applicant is incapable of advancing its project due to any statutory or other legal requirement.
(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)
Cross-reference:
Building Code, see Title 4, Chapter 1