For the purposes of Sec. 13B.9.1. (Coastal Development Permit (Pre-Certification)) , Local Coastal Program is the City's land use plans and other applicable general plan elements, zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, and proposed implementing actions, which when taken together,…

Intent The intent of this Section (Restricted Affordable Units) is to ensure restricted affordable units are available and accessible to residents in need and to uphold fair housing policies and regulations related to unit mix, size, quality, distribution and…

Transportation demand management is defined as the modification of travel behavior through programs of incentives, services, and policies, including encouraging the use of alternatives to single-occupant vehicles such as public transit, cycling, walking, [glossary:…

Applicability This Section applies to any amendment to the zoning map through a legislative land use ordinance. The City Planning Commission may recommend approval or disapproval in whole or in part of an application or initiation of a proposed land use ordinance. The […

Purpose This Division describes the powers, duties, and processes of the Department of Building and Safety as they relate to this Chapter and Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code. Permits and Vesting of Development Plan Permits No permit pertaining to the use of…

Applicability This Section applies to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any text in this Chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) , including but not limited to: The creation or change of any zones or districts for the purpose of regulating the use of land (including area-wide or…

For the purposes of Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) , Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) , and Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program) development…

Applicability General This Section applies to the adoption of, or any amendment to the map or text of, a Specific Plan . When a Specific Plan Amendment is Required A Specific Plan Amendment is required whenever the policies or standards of plan need to be changed or…

Purpose. It is the purpose of this Section to provide for the approval or denial of Coastal Development Permits, prior to the certification of the Local Coastal Program, in accordance with California Public Resources Code, Sec. 30600(b) . In adopting the California…

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…