Novato

For a period of 12 months following the disapproval, or revocation of a discretionary land use permit or entitlement, no application for the same or substantially similar project for the same site shall be filed.

A development agreement shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder no later than 10 days after it is executed.

the nonconforming use ceases for 180 days or longer; destroyed by any means to more than 75 percent of the assessed value of the structure; cost of the work does not exceed 50 percent of the assessed value in any 24-month period

ceases selling, storing, or dispensing fossil fuels for a continuous period of 180-days or more; Physical removal of the gas station shall be completed within 180-days of abandonment; restoration or reconstruction shall be completed within two years

decreased not more than 20 percent and the yard facing any road was decreased not more than 50 percent

Appeals shall be filed with the Department within 10 days following the final date of the determination or action being appealed.

Notice requirements, effective dates, and correction time limits.

Agricultural Worker Housing Center. Is employee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to Section 17021.8 of California Health and Safety Code.

Agriculture. The tilling of soil, raising of crops, horticulture, viticulture, small livestock farming, dairying and/or animal husbandry, including accessory structures and accessory uses customarily incidental thereto, but not including slaughter houses, fertilizer works, bone yards or plants for the reduction of animal matter.

Alley. A public or private roadway, generally not more than 30 feet wide that provides vehicle access to the rear or side of parcels having other public street frontage, that is not intended for general traffic circulation.

Antenna, Whip. An antenna consisting of a single, slender, rod-like element, which is supported only at or near its base. They are typically less than six inches in diameter and measure up to 18 feet in height.

Basement. A story having at least one half of its height below grade. A basement shall be counted as a story or as part of the floor area if the vertical distance from grade to the ceiling is over five feet or if it is used for business or dwelling purposes.

Bed and Breakfast Inns (B&Bs). Residential structures with one family in permanent residence with up to five bedrooms rented for overnight lodging, where meals may be provided subject to applicable Health Department regulations. A Bed and Breakfast Inn with more than five guest rooms is considered a hotel or motel

Child Day Care Center. Commercial or non-profit child day care facilities designed and approved to accommodate 15 or more children.

Large Family Day Care Home. A day care facility located in a single-family residence where an occupant of the residence provides care and supervision for seven to 14 children.

Small Family Day Care Home. A day care facility located in a single-family residence where an occupant of the residence provides care and supervision for eight or fewer children.

Convenience Stores. Retail stores of generally 3,500 square feet or less in gross floor area, which carry a range of merchandise oriented to convenience and travelers' shopping needs.

Efficiency Unit. A separate living space with a minimum floor area of 150 square feet intended for occupancy by no more than two persons which contains partial kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Garage Sale. A temporary sale held for no more than 3 consecutive days within a 90 day period for the purpose of selling, trading or otherwise disposing of household furnishings, personal goods or other tangible properties of a resident of the premises on which the sale is conducted in a residential zone.

A residential dwelling unit located in an SRO Facility that has a minimum floor area of 150 square feet and a maximum floor area of 400 square feet.