An Administrative Approval provides for an administrative review
and assessment of the proposed development project to ensure compliance
with the explicit standards contained in this Article 9, consistent
with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§
1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; Amended
by Ord. No. 2742CCS § 2, adopted April 11, 2023)
A.
Except as provided in subsection B, an Administrative Approval shall be required prior to issuance of any Building Permit for the development of any of the following:
1.
Housing Projects. For housing projects,
all new construction and new additions to existing buildings as follows:
a.
100% affordable housing projects;
d.
Streamlined Housing Project, as defined in Section 9.39.040, within a Bergamot District and that satisfies the following requirements:
i.
Located on a parcel or parcels that exceeds 43,560 square feet
in size and is less than 130,680 square feet in size; and
ii.
Complies with Section 9.12.030(O), Special Project Commitments for Housing Projects on Large Sites in Bergamot Districts, including projects that have been granted Modifications and Waivers pursuant to Chapter 9.43, Modifications and Waivers;
e.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c), any housing
project as defined by 65589.5(h)(2) providing at least 20% of the
onsite units as affordable units located on a nonvacant site that
was identified in the 5th Cycle (2013-2021) Housing Element suitable
sites inventory;
f.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i):
i.
Housing projects proposed on a City-owned site, as identified
in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element, where at least 20% of
the project's units are made affordable and available to lower
income households and used to satisfy the City's shortfall of
lower income units identified in the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing
Element; or
ii.
Projects with at least 50% residential proposed on City-owned
sites, where 20% of the project's units are made affordable to
lower-income households that are sold or leased and used to satisfy
the City's shortfall of lower income units as identified in the
6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element; or
g.
Adaptive Reuse Project, as defined in Section 9.31.035(B)(1).
2.
Non-Housing Projects. For non-housing
projects of more than 1,000 square feet, all new construction and
new additions to existing buildings that do not exceed the following:
a.
Tier 1 maximum limits;
b.
In Multi-Unit Residential Districts or Ocean Park Neighborhood
Districts, 10,000 square feet;
c.
In Neighborhood Commercial and Oceanfront Districts, 7,500 square
feet;
d.
In Nonresidential Districts not specified in subsection (A)(2)(c)
above, 15,000 square feet; or
e.
In the Pico Neighborhood Area as outlined in Figure 9.40.020.A,
notwithstanding subsection (A)(2)(b) through (d) above, and until
the adoption of a Pico Neighborhood Plan, 7,500 square feet.
B.
No Administrative Approval and only a building permit shall be required
for:
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§
1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended
by Ord. No. 2567CCS § 11, adopted December 12, 2017; Ord. No. 2742CCS § 2, adopted April 11, 2023; Ord. No. 2792CCS, 10/8/2024)
Application for an Administrative Approval shall be filed in a manner consistent with the requirements contained in Section 9.37.020, Application Forms and Fees.
(Added by Ord. No. 2742CCS §
2, adopted April 11, 2023)
For purposes of this Chapter, "streamlined housing project"
shall mean a project consisting of any of the following:
A.
Residential
units only; or
B.
Mixed-use
developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses in
which nonresidential uses do not exceed 25% of the total building
square footage and are limited to the first 2 floors of buildings
that are 2 or more stories; or
C.
Transitional
or supportive housing.
(Added by Ord. No. 2742CCS §
2, adopted April 11, 2023)
A.
For
projects eligible for an Administrative Approval under Section 9.39.020(A)(1)(c),
an applicant shall conduct a community meeting to receive community
input on the proposal. The community meeting shall be conducted prior
to submitting an application, with noticing and reporting as required
in guidelines adopted by the Director.
B.
For
projects eligible for an Administrative Approval under Section 9.39.020(A)(1)(a)
through (d), within 14 calendar days after a decision is made, a copy
of the written decision and project plans shall be posted on the City's
website.
(Added by Ord. No. 2742CCS §
2, adopted April 11, 2023)
A.
Following
receipt of a decision from the Architectural Review Board, or compliance
with the conditions set forth in Section 9.55.120(E)(2), the Director
shall issue a determination on the Administrative Approval in accordance
with this Chapter.
B.
The Director shall issue an Administrative Approval if the proposed development conforms precisely to applicable development standards, except to the extent modifications or waivers have been granted pursuant to Chapter 9.43, Modifications and Waivers.
C.
The Director shall deny the Administrative Approval only if the development is not in compliance with applicable development standards, except to the extent modifications or waivers have been granted pursuant to Chapter 9.43, Modifications and Waivers.
D.
The
Director shall prepare a written decision which shall contain the
findings of fact upon which such decision is based. A copy of the
decision shall be sent to the applicant within 14 calendar days after
the decision is made.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§
1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; Amended
by Ord. No. 2742CCS § 2, adopted April 11, 2023)
The term of permit, exercise of rights, extension, and revocation for Administrative Approvals shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 9.37, Common Procedures.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§
1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; Amended
by Ord. No. 2742CCS § 2, adopted April 11, 2023)
