No land use or structure shall be established, constructed, reconstructed, altered, allowed, or replaced unless that land use or structure complies with the following requirements:
A. 
Permitted Use. The land use shall be identified by Chapters 17.210, Residential Zoning Districts; 17.220, Commercial Zoning Districts; 17.230, Industrial Zoning Districts; 17.240, Special Purpose Zoning Districts; and 17.250, Overlay Zones, as being permitted in the zoning district applicable to the subject site.
B. 
Permit Requirements. Any land use permit required by this Title shall be obtained prior to the proposed use being constructed or otherwise established or put into operation, unless the proposed use is listed in Section 17.110.010, Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of this Title are established by Chapters 17.210, Residential Zoning Districts; 17.220, Commercial Zoning Districts; 17.230, Industrial Zoning Districts; 17.240, Special Purpose Zoning Districts; and 17.250, Overlay Zones.
C. 
Development Standards. Every land use and structure shall comply with all applicable requirements of this Title, including the development standards outlined in Article 2, Zoning Districts, Permitted Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards; and the provisions outlined in Article 3, Site Planning and General Development Standards, and Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses and Accessory Uses. In addition, every land use and structure shall comply with all applicable requirements of any adopted Development Agreement, Comprehensive Plan, or Specific Plan.
D. 
Conditions of Approval. Every land use and structure shall comply with all applicable conditions imposed by the City as part of an approved land use permit.
E. 
Development Agreement Provisions. Every land use and structure shall comply with any applicable agreement related to the site that has been approved by the City or Redevelopment Agency, including but not limited to, an Owner-Participation Agreement, a Disposition and Development Agreement, or a Development Agreement.
F. 
Federal, State or Local Law. No land, building, structure or premises shall be used, designed, moved, altered, added to, enlarged, or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than a use listed in this Title, or amendments thereto, as permitted in the district in which such land, building, structure or premises is located; and no land, building, structure, or premises shall be permitted to be used for any purpose prohibited by Federal, State, or local law or that would be in conflict with the Constitution and laws of California or the United States.
(Ord. 2456 § 2, 2010)
The land use permit requirements of this Title do not apply to any activity, land use, or structure identified by this Section.
A. 
Exempt Activities, Land Uses, and Structures. The following activities, land uses, and structures are exempt from the land use permit requirements of this Title when in compliance with all applicable development standards of Articles 2, 3, and 4.
1. 
Decks, paths, and driveways. Any deck, platform, or on-site path not required by the WMC to obtain a building or grading permit, not more than 24 inches above natural grade, and not above any basement or story.
2. 
Governmental facilities. Any facility or operation regulated by the City, State, or Federal government on land owned or leased by a governmental agency, to the extent that exemption is required by State or Federal law or the City.
3. 
Decorative water features including fish ponds. Any decorative water features including, but not limited to, a fish pond, or similar installation as determined by the Director that is less than 18 inches deep, that is exempt from Building Permit Requirements and is in compliance with the WMC and California Building Code. These facilities shall comply with the applicable setback requirements outlined in Table 2-3, Residential Zoning District Standards, and/or Section 17.300.020, Setback Regulations and Exceptions.
4. 
Small portable residential accessory structure. Any portable storage shed, play equipment, or other small structure, in any residential zoning district and up to 120 square feet in total area, that is exempt from Building Permit Requirements and is in compliance with the WMC and California Building Code. These structures shall comply with the setback requirements set forth in Article 2 for the applicable zoning district and/or the requirements outlined in Section 17.400.130, Residential Uses—Accessory Structures.
5. 
Utilities. The construction, alteration, or maintenance by a public utility or agency of any underground or overhead utilities shall be permitted in any zoning district. These include water, gas, electric, or telecommunication facilities (excluding wireless communications facilities) or supply or disposal systems including wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire-alarm boxes, police call boxes, utility boxes, traffic signals, and hydrants, but not including any structures.
(Ord. 2456 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2478 § 2, 2011)
Requirements for establishing a temporary use (e.g., seasonal sales lot, construction yards, temporary structures) are set forth in Chapter 17.540, Temporary Use, Temporary Event Permits, and for special events are set forth in Chapter 9.61 of Title 9 of the WMC.
(Ord. 2456 § 2, 2010)
An allowed land use that is exempt from or has been granted a land use permit may still be required to obtain other permits before the use is constructed or otherwise established and put into operation. Nothing in this Chapter shall eliminate the need to obtain any permit or approval required by:
A. 
Any other provision of the WMC, as may be appropriate, including: subdivision approval, building, grading, construction, or encroachment permits; a business tax certificate or permit to operate.
B. 
Any special district or regional, State, or Federal agency.
All necessary permits shall be obtained before starting work or expanding or establishing a land use.
(Ord. 2456 § 2, 2010)
All City departments, officials, or employees vested with the authority or duty to issue licenses, zoning approvals, or permits where required by law shall conform to the provisions of this Title. A license or zoning approval for uses, structures, or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this Title shall not be issued. Any license, zoning approval, or permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this Title shall be deemed void.
(Ord. 2456 § 2, 2010)