16.82 Revocations and Modifications

Sections:

   16.82.010    Purpose.

   16.82.020    Authority.

   16.82.030   Initiation.

   16.82.040    Notification and Time Limits.

   16.82.050   Findings.

   16.82.060    Effective Dates.

   16.82.070    Modification.

16.82.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a process for revoking or modifying permits which protects the public convenience, health, safety, and general welfare, as well as the rights to due process of permit holders within the city. In order to ensure the protection of the greater public interest, and to enforce the provisions of this development code, it may, from time to time, become necessary to revoke or modify a previously approved permit, entitlement, license, or approval.

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.82.020 Authority.

The commission is authorized to revoke or modify a permit, entitlement, license, or approval, subject to the appeal provisions of Chapter 16.78. A public.hearing in compliance with Chapter 16.76 shall be required for the revocation or modification of permits.

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.82.030 Initiation.

Revocation or modification of permits may be initiated in the following manner:

   A.   Council. By the consensus of the council:

   B.   Commission. By the consensus of the commission:

   C.   Director. By the director based on reasonable evidence provided to show conditions are not being adhered to; or

   D.   Complaints. Based on citizens' complaints.

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.82.040 Notification and Time Limits.

   A.   Written Notice. The director shall provide written notice to the applicant, and/or owner of the property for which the permit was granted. at least ten days before the scheduled public hearing (except for temporary use permits, which require only a twenty-four- (24-) hour notice). Notice shall be deemed delivered two days after being mailed, first class postage paid, return receipt requested, to the owner as shown on the county's latest equalized assessment roll and/or to the project applicant, who is not the owner of the subject property. The notification shall specifically state the reasons for the revocation or modification.

   B.   Rescheduling. In taking action to revoke or modify a permit, the commission shall have the discretion to reschedule the date of the revocation or modification hearing, in order to allow the permit holder adequate and appropriate time in which to make necessary corrections.

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)