§ 1500-25-030. Zoning Clearance and Administrative Permit

A.

Purpose. A Zoning Clearance is a ministerial action and an Administrative Permit is a discretionary action that enables the County to ensure that a proposed use or development complies with the Zoning Code and General Plan, and provides for the public's health, safety and general welfare. Neither approval requires a public hearing.

B.

Applicability. Approval of a Zoning Clearance or an Administrative Permit is required for uses or developments specifically identified in Part 2, District Specific Regulations, and/or any other section of this Zoning Code that requires a Zoning Clearance or an Administrative Permit.

C.

Approving Authority. The Director, or their designee, shall approve or deny an application for a Zoning Clearance or an Administrative Permit consistent with the requirements of Table 1500-23-1. When a Zoning Clearance or an Administrative Permit is submitted in conjunction with an application for another approval, permit, or entitlement under this Zoning Code, it shall be heard and acted upon at the same time as that application.

D.

Required Findings. The Approving Authority shall make all of the following findings to approve a Zoning Clearance or an Administrative Permit. The inability to make one or more of the findings is grounds for denial of an application:

1.

The Zoning Clearance or Administrative Permit is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;

2.

The proposed use or development provided for by the Zoning Clearance or Administrative Permit is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other relevant provisions of the Zoning Code; and

3.

Approval of the Zoning Clearance or Administrative Permit will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the area, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the area or to the general welfare of the County.