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The application for a development design review permit on parcels located in or adjacent to established neighborhood planning areas shall be presented to the general public at a community workshop conducted by the Planning Division prior to a public hearing on the proposed project. The workshop is intended to provide the applicant with the opportunity to present the proposed development to nearby property owners and to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions and provide input directly to the applicant.
(Ord. No. 3039)
(A) All applications for development design review permit shall be heard by the Director during a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the Director or designee pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65091. The date of the hearing on the application shall be set within the time provided by State law.
(B) If for any reason, any hearing cannot be completed on the day set thereof, the Director may continue the bearing by publicly announcing the time and place to which the hearing is continued. No other form of notice of such continuance shall be required.
(Ord. No. 3039)
The review authority must make the following findings:
(A) The development is consistent with the applicable general plan policies and is in conformance with applicable zoning regulations contained in this chapter and other adopted standards.
(B) There are adequate infrastructure and public services available to serve the proposed development, including sewage, water, fire and police protection storm drainage facilities, roadway, sidewalks and legal access to the lot.
(C) The proposed development is on a legally created lot.
(D) The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, landscaping and items which may be required by Section 16-525.6.
(Ord. No. 3039)
The conditions imposed on a development design review permit may involve any factors affecting the establishment, operation or maintenance of the requested use, including, but not limited to:
(A) Special yards, open spaces and buffer areas;
(B) Fences and walls;
(C) Traffic circulation and parking facilities, including vehicular ingress and egress and the surfacing and lighting of parking areas to specified standards;
(D) Street and alley dedications and improvements, including sidewalks curbs and gutters;
(E) Water supply, fire protection, sewerage service and storm drainage facilities;
(F) Landscaping and maintenance of grounds;
(G) Regulation of nuisance factors such as noise vibrations smoke, dust, dirt, odors, gases, noxious matter, heat, glare, electromagnetic disturbances, and radiation;
(H) Regulation of operating hours for activities affecting normal neighborhood schedules and functions;
(I) Regulation of signs and outdoor advertising;
(J) A specified period limiting the time in which development may begin;
(K) Provision for a bond or other surety that the proposed special use will be removed on or before a special date;
(L) Height limitations to protect the character and integrity of abutting parcels or the general welfare, provided the maximum density allowed for residential developments can still be achieved; and
(M) Such other conditions as will make possible the development of the proposed development in an orderly and efficient manner and in general accordance with the intent of this chapter and in compliance with State law.
(Ord. No. 3039)
(A) Not later than ten days following the day a resolution of decision is adopted or denied, the Director or designee shall send notification of the decision to the applicant at the address appearing on the application or such other address as is designated in writing by the applicant. Notification shall include a copy of the resolution of approval or denial, and any conditions imposed on the permit if granted;
(B) With such notification the Director shall provide a copy of Section 16-525.9, setting forth the procedure for an applicant to appeal the decision.
(Ord. No. 3039)
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