§ 106.62.020. Zoning Clearance

A.

Purpose. Zoning Clearance is the procedure used by the City to verify that a proposed structure or land use complies with the permitted list of activities allowed in the applicable zoning district, and the development standards applicable to the use.

B.

Applicability. Where Article 2 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses) or other provision of this Zoning Code requires a Zoning Clearance as a prerequisite to establishing a land use, or a Business License is required by Municipal Code, the Zoning Clearance shall be required at the time of Department review of any building, grading, or other construction permit, or other authorization required by this Zoning Code for the proposed use.

C.

Review and approval. The Zoning Clearance shall be reviewed and a decision determined within 120 days from the day the application is determined complete. The Director shall issue the Zoning Clearance after determining that the request complies with all Zoning Code provisions applicable to the proposed use. An approval may be in the form of a stamp, City staff signature, or other official notation on approved plans, a letter to the applicant, or other certification, at the discretion of the Director.

(Ord. No. 2017-002, § 3(Exh. A-1), 7-13-2017)