This chapter establishes a process for consideration and review
of Minor Zoning Exceptions. Minor Zoning Exceptions provide a means
for individual consideration and review to grant relief from the requirements
of this title, when so doing would be consistent with the purposes
of the Title.
Minor Zoning Exceptions may be granted whenever specified in
this title.
The Review Authority shall be as specified in any section of
this title that refers to an allowance for a Minor Zoning Exception,
and shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications for
Minor Zoning Exceptions based on consideration of the requirements
of this chapter.
Applications for Minor Zoning Exceptions shall be accepted and processed pursuant to Chapter 30.205, Common Procedures, and the specific requirements of this chapter. The application shall include data or other evidence in support of the applicable findings required by Section 30.245.060, Required Findings below, and accurate plans showing adjacent building footprint information which demonstrates compatibility with existing neighborhood development and how the project will minimize privacy impacts to surrounding properties.
Minor Zoning Exceptions reviewed by any Design Review body shall require public notice and hearing pursuant to Chapter 30.205, Common Procedures.
A Minor Zoning Exception shall only be approved if the Review
Authority makes all of the following findings in addition to any findings
required in any section of this title that refers to an allowance
for a Minor Zoning Exception.
A.
All Minor Zoning Exceptions. In order to grant any Minor Zoning
Exception, the Review Authority shall find that granting of such exception
will not be detrimental to the use and enjoyment of other properties
in the neighborhood.
B.
Minor Zoning Exceptions Reviewed by the Design Review Body. The following findings are required for a Minor Zoning Exception
within the purview of the Design Review body:
1.
The improvements are sited such that they minimize impacts to abutting
properties;
2.
The project generally complies with applicable privacy, landscaping,
noise, and lighting standards in the Single Family Design Board Good
Neighbor Guidelines; and
3.
The improvement will be compatible with the existing development
and character of the neighborhood.
A.
In
approving a Minor Zoning Exception, the Review Authority may impose
conditions deemed necessary to:
1.
Achieve the general purposes of this title or the specific purposes
of the zoning district in which the project is located;
2.
Minimize potential adverse impacts on neighboring properties that
relate to the requested Minor Zoning Exception, proportionate to the
potential impacts on neighboring properties; or
3.
Mitigate impacts identified as a result of review conducted in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act.
B.
The
Review Authority may require reasonable guarantees and evidence that
the applicant is complying, or will comply, with the conditions of
approval.
