Chapter 20.240

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• Site development permit is discretionary and subject to CEQA

  A site development permit is a discretionary planning permit and therefore, subject to the California Environment Quality Act and the provisions of the ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND LAND USE AGREEMENT—7/19/04.

• Conditions of approval may be imposed including design, siting, landscaping, public improvements, mitigation, phasing

  In approving a site development permit, the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission may impose conditions of approval deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure compliance with findings, including conditions concerning design, siting, landscaping, public improvements, mitigation, and phasing.

• Design principles from Exhibit A (Design Guidelines—Commercial Projects Outside the Downtown Design DistrictZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.) applied to every site development permit

  The design principles contained in Exhibit A (Design Guidelines—Commercial Projects Outside the Downtown Design District) shall be applied to every site development permit application.

• Exemptions: additions less than 150 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. not highly visible150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  The project involves an addition of less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet to an existing structure, and the addition would not be highly visible from any public street; or

• Exemptions: minor façade modifications not significantly changing architectural character

  The project involves minor façade modifications that would not significantly change the architectural character or appearance of the structure.

• Minor in nature: additions 150-1000 sq ftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000., minor amendments, changes in use not requiring additional parking1,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.

  For the purpose of this Chapter the term 'minor in nature' is defined as (1) façade improvements, small additions/expansions of more than one hundred and fifty (150) square feet, but less than one thousand (1,000) square feet to existing structures and, (2) minor amendments to previously approved permits, and changes in use of existing structure(s) that do not require additional parking, and will not generate substantial amounts of additional traffic, noise, or other potential nuisances.

• Permit revoked if land use ceases or suspended for 24 consecutive months24 months

  If the established land use for which the permit was granted has ceased or has been suspended for twenty four (24) consecutive months.

• Permit must be established within 2 years of effective date2 years

  If any project for which a site development permit has been granted and issued is not established within two (2) years of the site development permit's effective date

• Findings required for approval: consistency with General Plan, zoning, design principles, no significant adverse impact, adequate public services, compliance with Road Improvement and Land Use Agreement

  The Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission shall not approve a site development permit unless it makes all of the following findings: A. consistent with General Plan; B. consistent with zoning district; C. consistent with design principles; D. no significant adverse impact; E. adequately served by public services; F. complies with Road Improvement and Land Use Agreement.

• Application submittal requirements: site plan, elevations, sign details, landscaping plan, floor plan, parking plan, other info

  All applications for site development permits shall include: detailed site plan, elevation drawings, details of all proposed signs, landscaping plan, floor plan, parking plan, other project-related information, application form and fee.

• Site development permit required for new multiple-family residential, commercial, and industrial structures

  A site development permit is required for the construction of new multiple-family residential, commercial, and industrial structures, or the substantial exterior modification of existing multiple-family residential, commercial, and industrial structures.

• Chapter effective only until January 1, 2007 unless extended or bridge constructed

  Chapter 20.240 of this Code shall be in effect only until January 1, 2007, and is repealed as of that date unless one of the following occurs before that date: A. An ordinance enacted after the effective date of this ordinance extends or repeals this section; or B. The City of Ukiah has, in compliance with the ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND LAND USE AGREEMENT referred to in Section 20.240.015, constructed the Orrs Creek Bridge and opened it to passage by vehicular traffic.