ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 1. ZONE CLEARANCE PERMIT

SEC. 16-520. PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   The purpose of this division is to provide minimum procedures for a zone clearance permit to ensure non-home occupation land uses are conducted in accordance with the city code.

(Ord. No. 2829)

SEC. 16-520.1. APPLICABILITY.

   A zone clearance permit as approved by the director is required in order to conduct any business from a non-residential location as described in this division.

(Ord. No. 2829)

SEC. 16-520.2. PERMIT AND LICENSE REQUIRED.

   The zone clearance permit shall be issued by the director. A city business license shall be obtained prior to or concurrently with an application for a zone clearance permit. The applicant is responsible for complying with city, county, State and federal requirements, including business license requirements and local zoning laws.

(Ord. No. 2829)

SEC. 16-520.3. APPROVAL.

   The director may approve or deny an application for a zone clearance permit if the director finds that the use is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; and that the proposed land use is consistent with all land use regulations applicable to the subject property, including but not limited to any discretionary permit or specific plan.

(Ord. No. 2829)

SEC. 16-520.4. PERMIT INITIATION AND EXPIRATION.

   (A)   The use authorized pursuant to a zone clearance permit shall be initiated within 90 days of final approval. If the intended use is not initiated, i.e., conducting business in accordance with all applicable city, county, State and federal laws and regulations, within 90 days the zone clearance permit shall be automatically null and void.

   (B)   A zone clearance permit shall immediately become null and void when the use for which the permit was granted ceases or is suspended for more than 30 days, or if a valid business license is not maintained for the subject use.

(Ord. No. 2829)