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Chapter 17.510 — ZONING CLEARANCES

Culver City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Culver City

§ 17.510.005 PURPOSE.

A Zoning Clearance is a ministerial permit that is used by the Division to verify that a proposed structure or land use activity complies with the list of permitted activities allowed in the applicable zoning district, the development standards applicable to each type of use, and any conditions of approval of permits previously issued for the subject site.

(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)

§ 17.510.010 APPLICABILITY.

  • A. Zoning Clearance shall be required in conjunction with Division review of the following activities:

1. Change or intensification. An intensification of the use or a change to a use that is not similar to the previous

use, as determined by the Director.

2. Building or Grading Permits. Any building or grading permit.

3. Business Tax Certificate. Any business tax certificate or business license.

4. Other. Any other authorization required by the CCMC or this Title for any new use or change of use.

B. Where no other authorization is required, Zoning Clearance shall be obtained from the Division before the commencement of any business or land use activity.

  • (Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)

§ 17.510.015 CRITERIA FOR CLEARANCE.

The Director shall grant Zoning Clearance after determining:

  • A. The request complies with all of the applicable standards and provisions for the category of use in the zoning district of the subject parcel, in full compliance with this Title; and

B. The request complies with the City's Comprehensive Standard Conditions of Approval for Discretionary Land Use Permits as adopted by the Commission.

  • (Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)

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Contents — Culver City Zoning Code
Culver City Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.100 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 17.110 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
  3. Chapter 17.120 — INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE PROVISIONS
  4. Chapter 17.200 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADOPTION O…
  5. Chapter 17.210 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 17.220 — MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 17.240 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONING DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 17.250 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
  9. Chapter 17.260 — OVERLAY ZONES
  10. Chapter 17.300 — GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS
  11. Chapter 17.310 — LANDSCAPING
  12. Chapter 17.320 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
  13. Chapter 17.330 — SIGNS
  14. Chapter 17.400 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  15. Chapter 17.500 — APPLICATIONS, PROCESSING, AND FEES
  16. Chapter 17.510 — ZONING CLEARANCES
  17. Chapter 17.520 — TEMPORARY USE, SPECIAL EVENT, AND TEMPORARY E…
  18. Chapter 17.530 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS AND CONDITIONAL US…
  19. Chapter 17.540 — ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW AND SITE PLAN…
  20. Chapter 17.550 — VARIANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS AND R…
  21. Chapter 17.560 — COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
  22. Chapter 17.570 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  23. Chapter 17.580 — DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER BONUS INCENTIVES
  24. Chapter 17.590 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  25. Chapter 17.595 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
  26. Chapter 17.600 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  27. Chapter 17.610 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
  28. Chapter 17.620 — GENERAL PLAN, ZONING MAP AND ZONING CODE AMEN…
  29. Chapter 17.625 — REQUIRED COMMUNITY MEETINGS
  30. Chapter 17.630 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
  31. Chapter 17.640 — APPEALS
  32. Chapter 17.650 — ENFORCEMENT
  33. Chapter 17.660 — REVOCATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
  34. Chapter 17.700 — DEFINITIONS

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