Pasadena

For a period of 12 months following the date of disapproval of a discretionary land use permit, entitlement, or amendment, no application for the same or substantially similar discretionary permit, entitlement, or amendment for the same site shall be filed except on the grounds of new evidence, proof of changed circumstances, or if the disapproval was without prejudice.

The development agreement shall be reviewed by the City at least every 12 months from the date the agreement is entered into.

The development agreement shall be reviewed by the City at least every 12 months from the date the agreement is entered into.

If the City initiates a proposed amendment to, or a cancellation in whole or in part of, the agreement, the City shall first give written notice to the party executing the agreement of its intention to initiate the proceedings not less than 30 days in advance of the giving of public notice of the hearing to consider the amendment or cancellation.

The minimum project area for a specific plan shall be two acres.

The minimum project area for a specific plan shall be two acres.

After the adoption of a Specific Plan, a public works project, a Tentative Map or Parcel Map... may be approved/adopted within an area covered by a Specific Plan only if it is first found consistent with the specific plan.

A nonconforming use may be maintained and continued; provided there is no increase or enlargement of the area, space, or volume occupied or devoted to the nonconforming use, except as allowed by this Chapter.

a nonconforming use shall lose its nonconforming status and shall not be reestablished if the nonconforming use is discontinued for any reason for a continuous period of at least 12 months.

Whenever a nonconforming nonresidential use or structure is involuntarily damaged or destroyed by a catastrophic event (e.g., fire or other calamity, by act of God, or by the public enemy): 1. 75 percent or less. To the extent of 75 percent or less, the use or structure may be rebuilt and resumed. 2. Greater than 75 percent. To an extent greater than 75 percent, or is voluntarily razed or is required by law to be razed, the use or structure shall not be resumed, except in full conformance with the current provisions of this Zoning Code.

Nonconforming single- and multi-family dwelling units (including the residential component of a mixed-use project) that have been involuntarily damaged or destroyed by a catastrophic event (e.g., fire or other calamity, by act of God, or by the public enemy) may be reconstructed or replaced with a new structure using the same development standards applied to the damaged or destroyed structures (e.g. setbacks, square footage, building height, and density standards) in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65852.25), provided: ... No expansion of the gross floor area occurs; ... A Building Permit is issued within 24 months after the date of destruction and the construction is diligently pursued to completion.

A nonconforming lot of record that does not comply with the current access, area, or dimensional requirements of this Zoning Code for the zoning district in which it is located may be developed, provided that the development complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the following requirements: 1. The lot is a legal lot of record; 2. The lot is not contiguous with any other lot under the same ownership that could be combined to create a conforming lot; 3. The lot complies with the minimum lot area requirements of the zoning district, or if the lot does not comply with the minimum lot area requirements, the lot may be developed only if a Variance or Minor Variance is obtained in compliance with Section 17.61.080; 4. The lot complies with all applicable setback, height, and other development standards of the zoning district, or if the lot cannot comply with the setback requirements, the lot may be developed only if a Variance or Minor Variance is obtained in compliance with Section 17.61.080; and 5. The lot has access to a public street or an approved private street or driveway.

A lot that does not meet the current minimum lot area or lot width requirements of the applicable zoning district, but which is located, shall be considered to be a legal building site if it meets one of the criteria specified by this Section.

A nonconforming lot of record that does not comply with the current access, area, or dimensional requirements of this Zoning Code for the zoning district in which it is located, shall be considered to be a legal building site if it meets one of the criteria specified by this Section.

If a portion of a lot is condemned for a public purpose, the remaining portion of the lot may be developed, provided that the development complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, and the remaining portion of the lot: A. Is a legal lot of record; B. Complies with the minimum lot area requirements of the zoning district, or if the remaining portion does not comply with the minimum lot area requirements, the remaining portion may be developed only if a Variance or Minor Variance is obtained in compliance with Section 17.61.080; C. Complies with all applicable setback, height, and other development standards of the zoning district, or if the remaining portion cannot comply with the setback requirements, the remaining portion may be developed only if a Variance or Minor Variance is obtained in compliance with Section 17.61.080; and D. Has access to a public street or an approved private street or driveway.

A nonconforming structure located on property acquired for public use may be relocated on the same lot even though the current minimum lot area or setback requirements of this Zoning Code cannot reasonably be complied with. Where a part of the structure is acquired for public use, the remainder of the structure may be reconstructed, remodeled, or repaired with the same or similar kind of materials used in the existing structure. However, the materials shall conform to the requirements of the City's adopted Building Code.

A nonconforming structure located on property acquired for public use may be relocated on the same lot even though the current minimum lot area or setback requirements of this Zoning Code cannot reasonably be complied with.

Uses and structures that did not comply with the applicable provisions of this Zoning Code or prior planning and zoning regulations when established are violations of this Zoning Code and are subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.78 (Enforcement).

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall serve as the review authority for decisions of the Director, Zoning Administrator, Hearing Officer, Film Liaison, Advisory Agency, and Environmental Administrator.

An appeal shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department within 15 calendar days of the date of the decision being appealed, unless a different appeal period is established by State law or this Zoning Code.