§ 19.28.020. Filing of application.

(a)

Application for variances shall be made to the commission in writing on forms approved by the commission for this purpose.

(b)

(1)

All applications must be determined to be complete by the planning department prior to being set for public hearing.

(2)

In all cases, statutory time-frames imposed by the Government Code and California Environmental Quality Act apply.

(c)

The commission may, along with the submittal of an application for variance, require the following materials:

(1)

Site plan to scale, showing parcel dimensions, distance and bearings, all existing and proposed structures, and off-street parking locations;

(2)

Elevations to scale, showing typical unit or units, balconies, porches and overhangs;

(3)

Topography maps;

(4)

Landscaping plans.

(d)

The commission shall cause to be made such investigation of facts bearing on the application for variance as will provide necessary information to ensure that the action on each application is consistent with the intent and purpose of this title.

(e)

In cases where the authorized planning personnel find the conditions set forth on the application are not within the scope of the variance procedure, the applicant shall be so informed. Whereupon, if the application is submitted, it shall be signed by the applicant to the effect that he was so informed.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.28.020, 7-20-2015)