Chapter 19.21 — FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSE PERMITS

The following provisions are intended to permit the operation of fraternity and sorority organizations as residential uses in zoning districts which are combined with the Fraternity and Sorority (-FS) Overlay Zone (Section 19.52.090). (Ord. 2185)

Fraternity and sorority house permits shall be issued for a period of one year upon the submittal of an application form provided by the Director which contains all of the following:

A. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all fraternity and sorority officers residing at the fraternity or sorority house and two community sponsors.

• B. Written authorization from the property owner granting the applicant permission to operate a fraternity or sorority house on the property.

• C. A copy of the adopted bylaws and regulations for the fraternity or sorority.

D. The application shall be signed by an officer of the fraternity or sorority and shall contain an acknowledgment that all State and local laws and ordinances must be complied with, including but not limited to, the Chico Municipal Code regarding trash and recyclables collection area, signs, and noise.

(Ord. 2185)

Where the Director issues a permit authorizing operation of a fraternity or sorority house pursuant to this chapter, the Director shall notice the issuance of such permit by mail to the owner and the occupant of any lot or parcel within 300 feet of the boundaries of the lot or parcel in which the fraternity or sorority house will be located. In such notice, the Director shall state, in accordance with city laws, that a permit will be issued to allow the operation of a fraternity or sorority house. Such notice shall also state that while an aggrieved person may appeal the determination of the Director to issue such permit to the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of this code, the Commission will uphold such appeal and reverse or modify the determinations of the Director if, and only if, the Commission determines the action of the Director was contrary to the express provisions of this section pertaining to the issuance of a fraternity or sorority house permit.

(Ord. 2185)

A. An enclosed trash and recyclables collection area shall be provided at each fraternity and sorority house. The enclosure shall be constructed of solid materials and/or screened by landscaping so that it is obscured from view. B. After the issuance of an initial permit, the fraternity or sorority house permit may be renewed annually upon receipt of a renewal application which shall be on a form provided by the Director, and which contains the information listed above.

(Ord. 2185)