See Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.22. A.33. (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)) of this Code for applicable accessory dwelling unit regulations.

In addition to all other required fees, the fees pursuant to Sec. 15.3.14. (Streets Fees) shall be charged for services provided for processing applications under the provisions of this Division (Street Dedication & Improvement) .

Ground floor elevation is defined as the finished floor height associated with the story of a building having its finished floor elevation nearest to the finished grade. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Ground Floor…

Decision maker is defined as the agency or official charged with rendering a formal decision on an application subject to Article 13. (Administration) . For the purposes of Sec. 13B.11.1. (Environmental Review Procedures) , see Sec. 13B.11.1.D.2. (Decision Maker) .

Pursuant to Sec. 13B.12.1.C. (Definitions) of this Code, redevelopment plan project administrative review is defined as the issuance of a ministerial approval by the Director for a redevelopment plan project that complies with the applicable [glossary…

Reviewing agency is defined as the agency or official charged with reviewing an application for an approval under this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) which includes the Zoning Administrator, the Director of Planning, or the …

General All projects filed after the effective date of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) shall comply with the Development Standards Districts and rules in this Article (Development Standards) , as further specified in the applicability statement of each…

Senior citizen is defined as individuals who are at least 62 years of age, except that for projects of at least 35 units, a threshold of 55 years of age may be used, provided all applicable City, state, and federal regulations are met.

For the purposes of review of a project for compliance with a Specific Plan, project exception is defined as a decision on a project by the Area Planning Commission granting relief from applicable […

The New Zoning Code offers different ways to get relief from regulations, each with its own rules. To find out what your options are,, check the "Relief" Subsection within the Section for the specific rule, (typically either Subsection E. or F.) you're interested in. This Subsection will tell you what kind of relief might be possible and what degree of flexibility is available. The majority of Relief options are called Quasi-Judicial Decisions and involve the exercise of discretion by the decision-…, Alternative Compliance:, This option allows for flexibility in how you meet the intent (goals) of a rule. The Director of Planning may grant alternative compliance if your proposed alternative still fulfills or exceeds the intent of the rule., Adjustments:, An Adjustment is a minor modification to a rule that involves a specific number or measurement. The Director of Planning can grant an adjustment if strictly applying the rule would be impractical., Variances:, A Variance allows you to deviate from the strict requirements of the New Zoning Code if a Zoning Administrator finds that following them would cause practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and that special circumstances apply to the property (among other findings)., Important Notes:, The New Zoning Code can be complex, and getting relief from regulations can be tricky. Always start by checking the "Relief" subsection of the specific rule you're working with to see what options are available. Next, check the related Code text in Part 13B (Processes & Procedures) for the full…