This ordinance codified in this article is adopted pursuant
to the requirements of the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Act (California
Public Resources Code Sections 2621 et seq.) and the adopted policies
and criteria of the State Mining and Geology Board. Within the earthquake
fault zones shown on the maps prepared by the state geologist pursuant
to the Act, all permit applications shall comply with the provisions
of the Act and this article. The maps delineating the earthquake fault
zones are on file in the offices of the Planning Director and the
Director of Public Works.
(Prior code § 150.055)
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
“Permit”
means conditional use permit, land use permit, public use
permit, plot plan, development plan, specific plan, proposed zone
change, proposed general plan change, building permit, tentative land
division (subdivision or parcel map) or certificate of occupancy.
“Person”
means an individual, association, firm, co-partnership, corporation
or other organization.
“Project”
has the same meaning as provided in California Public Resources
Code Section 2621.6.
(Prior code § 150.056)
No application for a permit shall be considered as completed
for filing and the time limitations for processing a permit shall
not begin to run until the geologic report required by this chapter
shall be accepted as complete or until a waiver thereof has been finally
approved.
(Prior code § 150.059)