19.44.030 Applicability and Project Review
An Administrative or Development Permit shall be pursuant to this Section. None shall be required for alterations to an existing single-family home, for interior tenant improvements to previously approved non-residential uses that DO NOT involve an intensification in land use (e.g., conversion of a shoe store to a restaurant, or a residential structure to an office use, etc.), or for exterior alterations on non-residential projects that are in substantial compliance with the existing project. Each application shall be analyzed to ensure that the application is consistent with the requirements of this Title.
An Administrative Permit, which is acted upon administratively, shall be required under the following circumstances:
   1.   For residential projects with two to four dwelling units, including the relocation or movement of residential structures;
   2.   For tenant improvements and occupancy permits that result in an intensification in land use (i.e., from retail to a restaurant, or from a residential structure into a non-residential use);
   3.   For the expansion of a non-residential use or structure that is not consistent with the existing project.
   4.   For recycling facilities; and
   5.   For wireless telecommunications facilities.
(Ord. MC-1381, 12-19-12)
A Development Permit, which is acted upon by the Development/Environmental Review Committee (D/ERC) shall be required under the following circumstances:
   1.   For residential projects with five to 11 dwelling units;
   2.   For a new non-residential use or structure or an expanded non-residential use or structure over 5,000 square feet; and
   3.   Adult businesses, in accordance with Section 19.06.030.2.A of this Development Code.
A Development Permit, which is acted upon by the Planning Commission, shall be required for residential projects, or projects abutting a residential use in a residential land use district.
(Ord. MC-1381, 12-19-12)