Code Section: 175.6

Subject: Sunset of 'Pipeline' Provisions

Effective Date: 5/09 (Revised 1/14)

Interpretation:

   The intent of this Section is to 'provide an orderly transition from prior zoning' [emphasis added] to the new Eastern Neighborhoods controls. While Section 175.9 requires that pipeline projects obtain a site or building permit within 36 months of receiving a final entitlement, there is no initial time limit for such projects to receive required entitlements from the Planning Commission. Nonetheless, it is implicit that the zoning 'transition' in question is not intended to continue in perpetuity. Accordingly, projects which seek authorization under this Section must receive required entitlements from the Planning Commission or Department prior to January 19, 2011, which is two years from the effective date of the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan. This date may be extended by the Zoning Administrator due to circumstances beyond the applicant's controls, as set forth in Section 175.9(e)(2), such as appeals or court challenges. It should be noted that, together with the three-year authorization period set forth in Section 175.9, pipeline projects will be afforded a five-year window to receive required building permits.