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Permit Review Procedures. This chapter provides procedures for the review and approval or denial of permit(s) and other applications established by this Zoning Ordinance.
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Purpose. A zoning clearance is a ministerial procedure used by the City to verify that a proposed use or structure complies with the Zoning Ordinance.
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Applicability. A zoning clearance is required prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit, the establishment of a new use or change of use in an existing building.
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Review Authority. The Development Services Director or designee shall take action on all zoning clearances.
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Application Submittal and Review.
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An applicant requesting approval of a building or grading permit is not required to submit a separate application for a zoning clearance.
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An applicant requesting approval to establish a new or change of use in an existing building, which is constructed to accommodate the use and does not require any modifications to accommodate the use, is required to submit a zoning clearance application.
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Development Services Department staff shall review building or grading permit applications, or the zoning clearance application, to verify compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. If the project complies with the Zoning Ordinance, the Development Services Director or designee shall approve the zoning clearance. Development Services Department staff shall maintain a record of the approved zoning clearance.
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Public Notice and Hearing. No public notice or hearing is required for a zoning clearance.
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Conditions of Approval. No conditions of approval shall be attached to the approval of a zoning clearance. Conditions from previous land use entitlements would still apply regardless of zoning clearance.
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Acknowledgment. A zoning clearance approval shall not become effective until the applicant submits a written acknowledgment and agreement to operate the proposed use in a manner that is consistent with the activity described in the approval.
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Purpose. The purpose of development plan review is to provide a process for the review of specific development projects in order to:
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Ensure consistency with General Plan policies related to the preservation of established community character, and expectations for high quality development.
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Respect the physical and environmental characteristics of the site.
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Ensure safe and convenient access and circulation for pedestrians and vehicles.
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Allow for and encourage individual identity for specific uses and structures.
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Encourage the maintenance of a distinct neighborhood and/or community identity.
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Minimize or eliminate negative or undesirable visual impacts.
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Ensure protection of significant views from public right-of-way(s).
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Allow for different levels of review depending on the significance of the development project.
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Applicability.
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Development plan review shall be required before the issuance of a building or grading permit for the following projects:
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New construction of residential and non-residential development and uses.
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Alterations to the site layout for residential and non-residential development.
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Alterations to the exterior façade of a residential or non-residential building.
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New uses in existing buildings that are an intensification of the use of the site, which require site or building alterations to accommodate the new use.
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Exemptions. The Development Services Director or designee may waive the requirement to submit a development review application prior to the issuance of construction permits for projects that do not represent significant alterations to a site or building.
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Application Submittal. An application for a development plan review shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for development plan review applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection H (Findings).
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Review. The Development Services Director or designee shall solicit technical expertise from affected disciplines as necessary (i.e., planning, building and safety, engineering, public works, fire and police) in evaluating and developing recommendations on discretionary actions on the application.
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Public Notice and Hearing. No public notice and hearing shall be required for a development plan review application.
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Findings. The review and decision-making authority may approve an application for a development review application only if the proposed project complies with applicable standards in the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plans, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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The design and layout of the proposed project will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of existing and future neighboring properties and structures.
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The proposed architectural design makes use of appropriate materials, texture, and color, and will remain aesthetically appealing and appropriately maintained.
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The proposed landscaping design, including color, location, size, texture, type, and coverage of plant materials, as well as provisions for irrigation, maintenance, and protection of landscaping elements, will complement structures and provide an attractive environment.
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The proposed design will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed project.
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Conditions of Approval. The review and decision-making authority may attach conditions to the approval of a development review application as needed to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, any other applicable community or specific plan, previously approved subdivision and parcel map conditions, and easements.
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans shall apply to development review application as provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision shall apply to site development permits as provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Purpose. A Conditional Use Permit is required for uses and associated operational characteristics that may be appropriate in the applicable zoning district, but whose effects on a site and surroundings cannot be determined before being proposed for a specific site.
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Applicability. Uses that require a conditional use permit are specified in the land use regulation tables for each zone found in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards).
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Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny all conditional use permit applications.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for a conditional use permit shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for conditional use permit applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings).
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Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing for a conditional use permit application shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Findings. The review and decision-making authority may approve an application for a conditional use permit only if the proposed project complies with applicable standards in the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plans, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity of the subject property.
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The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access and public services and utilities.
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The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
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Conditions of Approval. The review authority may attach conditions to the approval of a conditional use permit as needed to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan.
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals shall apply to conditional use permits as provided in Chapter 17.47 (Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review). The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans are provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision are provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Annual Inspection. The code enforcement officer may inspect any property subject to a conditional use permit on an annual basis to verify compliance with applicable standards and conditions of approval. The City shall be reimbursed by the property owner or operator, as established by the Upland Master Fee Schedule. Any code enforcement proceedings resulting from this inspection shall be conducted in compliance with Upland Municipal Code.
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Purpose. An Administrative Use Permit is required for uses and associated operational characteristics that may be appropriate in the applicable zoning district, but whose effects on a site and surroundings cannot be determined before being proposed for a specific site.
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Applicability. Uses that require an administrative use permit are specified in the land use regulation tables for each zone found in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards).
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Review Authority.
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The Development Services Director or designee shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny administrative use permit applications upon the recommendations of technical staff.
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The Development Services Director or designee may choose to refer any administrative use permit application to the Planning Commission for review and final decision.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for an administrative use permit shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for an administrative use permit application, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings).
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Public Notice and Hearing. No public notice and hearing shall be required for an administrative use permit application.
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Findings. The decision-making authority may approve an application for an administrative use permit only if the proposed project complies with applicable standards in the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plans, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity of the subject property.
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The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access and public services and utilities.
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The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
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Conditions of Approval. The review authority may attach conditions to the approval of an administrative use permit as needed to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan.
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals shall apply to administrative use permits as provided in Chapter 17.47 (Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review). The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans are provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision are provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Annual Inspection. The code enforcement officer may inspect any property subject to an administrative use permit on an annual basis to verify compliance with applicable standards and conditions of approval. The City shall be reimbursed by the property owner or operator, as established by the Upland Master Fee Schedule. Any code enforcement proceedings resulting from this inspection shall be conducted in compliance with Upland Municipal Code.
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Purpose. A variance is a discretionary permit that allows for deviation from physical development standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance. A variance may be granted only when the strict application of development standards creates a unique hardship due to unusual circumstances associated with the property.
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Applicability.
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Allowable Variances. A variance may be granted to allow for deviation from any physical development standard that applies to the subject property. Examples of physical development standards include height, setbacks, open space, floor-area ratio, and off-street parking requirements.
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Variances Not Allowed. A variance shall not be granted to authorize a land use that is prohibited in the applicable zone or to allow deviation from a requirement of the General Plan.
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Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny all Variance applications.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for a variance shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for variance applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings).
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Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing for a variance application shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Findings. The review and decision-making authority may approve an application for a variance only if the proposed project complies with applicable standards in the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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There are unique circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, that do not generally apply to other properties in the vicinity or in the same zone as the subject property.
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The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance requirements would deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity or in the same zone as the subject property.
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The variance is necessary to preserve a substantial property right possessed by other property in the vicinity or in the same zone as the subject property.
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The variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity or in the same zone as the subject property.
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The variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity or in the same zone as the subject property.
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Conditions of Approval. The review authority may attach conditions to the approval of a variance as needed, except as otherwise being applied for in the variance, to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan.
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Precedent. The approval of a variance shall not set the precedent for the granting of any future variance. Each application shall be considered only on its individual merits.
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals shall apply to variances as provided in Chapter 17.47 (Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review). The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans are provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision are provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Purpose. A minor adjustment allows for small deviations from development standards to accommodate projects which meet the needs of property owners, are consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, and do not negatively impact neighboring properties or the community at large.
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Applicability.
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Permitted Modifications. A minor adjustment may be granted to allow for a maximum 10 percent deviation from a physical development standard that applies to the subject property. Types of physical development standards eligible for a minor adjustment include:
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Maximum height of buildings, fences, walls, and other structures;
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Minimum and maximum setbacks from property lines;
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Maximum lot coverage;
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Dimensional standards for parking spaces, driveways, parking lots, and loading areas; and
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Other similar dimensional standards as determined by the Director of Development Services.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for a minor adjustment shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.44 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for a minor adjustment applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings for Approval).
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Public Notice and Hearing. No public notice and hearing shall be required for a minor adjustment.
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Findings for Approval. The Development Services Director may approve an application for a minor adjustment only if the proposed project complies with applicable standards in the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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The minor adjustment will be compatible with adjacent structures and uses and is consistent with the character of the neighborhood or district where it is located.
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The minor adjustment will not adversely impact neighboring properties or the community at large.
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The minor adjustment is necessary due to unique characteristics of the subject property, structure, or use.
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Unique characteristics necessitating the minor adjustment generally do not apply to other properties in the vicinity or in the same zoning district as the subject property.
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There are no feasible design alternatives that meet the project objectives while eliminating the need for the requested minor adjustment.
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The minor adjustment will be consistent with the purpose of the zoning district, the General Plan, and any adopted area, specific, community, or neighborhood plan.
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Conditions of Approval. The Development Services Director may attach conditions to the approval of a minor adjustment as needed, except as otherwise being applied for in the minor adjustment, to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan.
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Precedent. The approval of a minor adjustment shall not set the precedent for the granting of any future minor adjustment. Each application shall be considered only on its individual merits.
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals shall apply to minor adjustments as provided in Chapter 17.47 (Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review). The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans are provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision are provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Purpose. A parcel map or tract map is a discretionary permit that allows for the division of improved or unimproved land for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing, also referred to as a "subdivision." Subdivisions also include the creation of condominiums, whether residential, industrial, or commercial. The Subdivision Map Act is the state law that governs subdivisions within California. This section establishes the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance regarding tract maps and parcel maps.
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Applicability.
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Parcel Maps are required for all subdivisions creating four or fewer parcels or condominiums for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing. A tentative parcel map must be approved before a parcel map can be submitted to the Engineering Division.
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Tract Maps (also known as Final Maps) are required for all subdivisions creating five or more parcels or condominiums for the purposes of sale, lease, or financing. A tentative tract map must be approved before a tract map can be submitted to the Engineering Division.
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Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall approve, conditionally approve or deny all tract and parcel map applications.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for a parcel or tract map shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for parcel or tract map applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings).
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Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing for a parcel and tract map application shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Findings. The review and decision-making authority may approve an application for a parcel or tract map only if the proposed project complies with applicable standards in the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, Subdivision Map Act, and any other applicable community or specific plan, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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No lot shall be created without frontage on a public street, except lots created in conjunction with approved private access easements.
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The side lines of lots shall run at right angles or radially to the street upon which the lot fronts, except where impractical by reason of unusual topography.
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Lots shall be equal or larger in measure than the prevalent size of existing lots in the surrounding area except where a deliberate change in the character of the area has been initiated by the adoption of a specific plan, a change in zone or general plan designation.
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The site is physically suitable for the proposed type and density of development.
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The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
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The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause problems to the public health, safety, or welfare.
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The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the review authority may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. (This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction).
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The design of the subdivision provides to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision.
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Conditions of Approval. The review authority may attach conditions to the approval of a parcel or tract map as needed to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, Subdivision Map Act and any other applicable community or specific plan.
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals shall apply to parcel maps and tract maps as provided in Chapter 17.47 (Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review). The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans are provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision are provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Purpose. This section establishes the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance regarding lot line adjustments and lot mergers.
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Applicability.
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Lot Line Adjustment. As provided by the Map Act (Section 66412(d)), the lot line adjustment procedure is for relocating lot lines between two or more existing adjoining parcels, where land taken from one parcel is added to an adjoining parcel and where:
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Lot Merger. As provided by the Map Act (Section 66499.20¾), the lot merger procedure is for the consolidation of any number of existing contiguous parcels into one parcel under common ownership, provided that no new street is created and no existing street or public service easement is extinguished.
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Review Authority. The Development Services Director or designee shall take action on all lot line adjustment and merger applications.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for a lot line adjustment or merger shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for lot line adjustment or merger applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings).
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Public Notice and Hearing. A public notice and hearing shall not be required for lot line adjustment and lot merger applications.
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Findings. In approving a lot line adjustment or merger application, the Development Services Director or designee shall make the following findings:
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In the case of an adjustment, the adjustment will not have the effect of creating a greater number of parcels than existed before the adjustment.
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Any parcels resulting from the adjustment or merger will not be in conflict with any applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
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The adjustment or merger will not result in an increase in the number of non-conforming parcels.
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After the adjustment or merger, none of the resulting parcels will be reduced below the minimum standards for the zoning district in which they are located (unless granted a variance or minor modification).
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Conditions of Approval. In approving a lot line adjustment or merger, the Development Services Director or designee shall adopt conditions only as necessary to:
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Conform the adjustment or merger and proposed parcels to the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance and the Building Code.
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Require the prepayment of real property taxes prior to the approval of the lot line adjustment or merger.
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Facilitate the relocation of existing utilities, infrastructure, or easements.
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Completion of Lot Line Adjustment or Merger.
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Completion by Deed. A lot line adjustment or merger shall not be effective until a deed signed by the record owners has been recorded. The applicant shall submit deeds to the City Engineer for review and approval in compliance with paragraph 3 of this subsection before recordation of the grant deed. The legal descriptions provided in the deeds shall be prepared by a person authorized to practice land surveying in the state.
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Completion by Record of Survey. The City Engineer may require that a lot line adjustment or merger not be effective or final until a record of survey has been checked by the City Engineer and the County Surveyor, and recorded by the County Recorder.
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Review and Approval by City Engineer. Following approval of the lot line adjustment or merger, the City Engineer shall:
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Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals shall apply to street vacations as provided in Chapter 17.47 (Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review). The procedures and requirements relating to effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans are provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision are provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Purpose. This section outlines the procedure for filing a street vacation application in the City of Upland.
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Applicability. A street vacation is a procedure that applies to a petition to the City to relinquish its interests in a street, alley, or easement.
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Review Authority. The City Council shall approve, conditionally approve or deny all street vacation applications.
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Application Submittal and Review. An application for a street vacation shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for Street Vacations, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection F (Findings).
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Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing for a Street Vacation application shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Findings. The City Council may vacate a street, alley, or easement only if the vacation complies with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, and any other applicable community or specific plan, and as supported by all of the following findings:
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A petition has been completed containing the signatures of property owners who own more than two-thirds of the property abutting the portion of the street, alley, or easement to be vacated.
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The vacation is in the public interest.
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No property will be denied direct access as a result of the vacation.
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Conditions of Approval. The City Council may attach conditions to the approval of a Street Vacation as needed to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan.
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Post-decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals (Chapter 17.47 [Referrals, Appeals, and Calls for Review]), effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans shall apply to street vacation as provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision shall apply to street vacation as provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
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Purpose. A House Moving permit is a ministerial procedure used by the City to regulate the moving of any house or building within the city. The standards contained in Chapter 15.44 of the Upland Municipal Code (House Moving) shall also apply.
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Applicability. A house moving permit is required for any person desiring to move any house or building in, over, upon, along, or across any public street, alley or sidewalk within the city. A house moving permit is required even if the structure is simply passing through the City on its way to or from locations outside the city limits.
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Review Authority. The Development Services Director or designee and Superintendent of Streets shall take action on all house moving applications.
D.
Application Submittal and Review. An application for a House Moving permit shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing) and in compliance with Chapter 15.44 of the Upland Municipal Code (House Moving). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for House Moving applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection E (Findings).
E.
F.
Conditions of Approval. In approving a house moving permit, the Development Services Director or designee may approve or conditionally approve, under such conditions as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, or general welfare.