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Title:
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PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STREAMLINING
BACKGROUND: The City is working on an initiative to streamline the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process with the goal of making it more predictable and less costly for applicants and business owners. The primary objective is to support economic development within the City by making it easier to establish and expand businesses. The proposal includes amendments to the Zoning Code to address three main elements: 1) Create a new Director Level CUP process, allowing certain uses to be reviewed and approved administratively rather than requiring a public meeting or hearing, unless one is specifically requested; 2) Reduce the level of CUP (Director, Minor, or Major) required for certain uses, to reduce timelines, lower costs and improve overall efficiency, while maintaining appropriate review and oversight; and 3) Update the Temporary Use Permit section of the Zoning Code to allow for a broader range of temporary activities, including pop-...
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15183 - Consistent with Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning, 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land
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