Mammoth Lakes

A master plan shall include all of the following: (1) A legal description and assessor's parcel number of the property subject to the master plan; (2) A map, in the form and content required by the Director, depicting the proposed development; (3) A description of the proposed land uses, densities, and intensities; (4) A description of the proposed circulation system, including roadways, pedestrian ways, bicycle ways, and transit facilities; (5) A description of the proposed public facilities and infrastructure, including water, sewer, drainage, and utilities; (6) A description of the proposed standards and criteria for the development of property, including zoning, subdivision, and design standards; (7) A proposed schedule for the commencement and completion of the proposed development; and (8) Any other information required by the Director.

The land uses and densities proposed in a master plan shall be consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. The land uses and densities proposed in a master plan shall be permitted by the zoning district in which the property is located, unless the master plan is accompanied by a zoning amendment.

The Council shall not approve a master plan unless it makes all of the following findings: (1) The master plan is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; (2) The master plan is compatible with the uses, densities, and intensities permitted in the zoning district in which the property is located; (3) The master plan will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity; (4) The master plan will not prevent the orderly development of other properties in the vicinity; and (5) The master plan will not be inconsistent with the purposes and provisions of this chapter.

e.g., home occupations allowed as an accessory use in all residential zoning districts by Chapter 17.52.

When the regulations of this chapter are being interpreted and applied, all provisions shall be considered to be minimum requirements, unless stated otherwise (e.g., height limits and site coverage requirements for structures, and the numbers and size of signs allowed are maximums, not minimums).

If conflicts occur between requirements of this chapter, or between this chapter and other regulations of the Town, the most restrictive shall control, unless otherwise specified.

Notice of a public hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, unless a different period is required by law. Notice of a public hearing shall be given by all of the following: (1) Publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town; (2) Mailing to the owner of the property subject to the application, to owners of property within 300 feet of the property subject to the application, and to any person who has filed a written request for notice; and (3) Posting on the property subject to the application.

All owners of real property as shown on the County's latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet of the property which is the subject of the hearing

Notice shall be mailed or delivered at least ten days before the hearing to ... All owners of real property ... within 300 feet of the property which is the subject of the hearing

Within 21 days following the closing of the public hearing on a use permit application, the Commission shall act on the application.

A decision by the Director or Commission is final and shall become effective on the 16th day after the decision, unless appealed

The Commission's recommendation shall be transmitted to the Council within 30 days following the close of the public hearing.

A decision by the Council is final and shall become effective the next business day after the Council's decision.

Ten days before the public hearing notice shall be mailed to the applicant or owner of the property

The review authority may revoke or modify a permit or other entitlement if it finds any of the following: (1) The permit or entitlement was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation; (2) The permit or entitlement is being exercised in violation of any law, regulation, or condition of approval; (3) The permit or entitlement is being exercised in a manner that constitutes a public nuisance; (4) The permit or entitlement has not been exercised within the time limits specified in the permit or entitlement; or (5) The permit or entitlement is no longer consistent with the General Plan or this chapter.

The use or on-site structures are nonconforming; and have been discontinued for a period of one year

Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor, as provided in Chapter 1.12. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

On-site housing units provided pursuant to this section shall not count towards the calculation of total project density if... located in the downtown, Old Mammoth Road, mixed lodging/residential, or residential multifamily 2 zones...

The following development types are exempt from the housing mitigation requirements set forth in this chapter: 1. Any nonresidential development where it can be determined... 2. Additions to single-family homes and multifamily units in any zone. 3. Multifamily projects of four or fewer units in the Residential Multifamily 1 Zone, where the average habitable area per unit would not exceed 1,300 square feet. 4. Live-work units. 5. Legally-permitted accessory dwelling units. 6. Non-transient market rate rental apartments. 7. Rental or for-sale units that are deed restricted to workforce housing in any zone. 8. Any development operated by a nonprofit or social services organization to provide food storage, meal service, or temporary shelter to the homeless. 9. Residential care and assisted living facilities. 10. Subdivision of property is exempt.

A studio unit shall be no less than 450 square feet. A one bedroom unit shall be no less than 650 square feet. A two bedroom unit shall be no less than 900 square feet. A three bedroom unit shall be no less than 1,150 square feet. A four bedroom unit shall be no less than 1,350 square feet.