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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.80 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

Hanford Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Hanford

§ 17.80.010. Purpose.

In certain districts, conditional uses are permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special considerations so that they

may be located in a proper zoning district in order that the objectives of this title are satisfied and the conditional use is compatible with the permitted uses in the zoning district. (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.020. Application procedure.

Applications for a conditional use permit shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70 .

(Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.030. Findings.

  • A. Before a conditional use permit can be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70 :

    1. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the zoning district in which it is to be located;

    2. The proposed use would be compatible with existing land uses and future permitted land uses within the zoning district in which the proposed use is to be located;

    3. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan;

    4. There will not be significant effects upon the quality of the environment and natural resources;

    5. The proposed location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interests, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City and that any incompatible impacts of the proposed use are mitigated by conditions of approval.

  • B. A conditional use permit may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.

  • (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.040. Conditions of approval.

The reviewing authority may place conditions of the approval on the conditional use permit that are needed for the required findings to be made, or which promote the public interests, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City or that mitigate any impacts to surrounding properties. (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.050. Notice of decision.

A notice of decision of a conditional use permit shall be processed consistent with Chapter 17.70 . (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.060. Appeals.

Appeals to a decision of the reviewing authority of a conditional use permit shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in Chapter 17.70 . (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.070. Life of permits and extensions of time.

The initial life and subsequent extensions of time for a conditional use permit shall be per Chapter 17.70 , except that when any conditional use permit is approved in conjunction with a tentative subdivision map or parcel map pursuant to Title 16 , the conditional use permit shall not expire unless the tentative subdivision map or parcel map also expires, and an extension of the tentative subdivision map or parcel shall be deemed to be an extension of the conditional use permit. (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.080. Revocation.

Revocation of an approved conditional use permit shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 17.70 . (Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

§ 17.80.090. Other permits.

Other development permits required for the project shall be submitted, reviewed, and processed consistent with Chapter 17.70 .

(Ord. 17-04, 2017; Ord. 24-11, 12/3/2024)

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Contents — Hanford Zoning Code
Hanford Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 17.04 — CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY
    3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
    4. Chapter 17.08 — LAND USE TABLES
    5. Chapter 17.10 — LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    6. Chapter 17.12 — MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    7. Chapter 17.14 — HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    8. Chapter 17.16 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
    9. Chapter 17.18 — REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
    10. Chapter 17.20 — SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
    11. Chapter 17.22 — HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
    12. Chapter 17.24 — NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE ZONE
    13. Chapter 17.26 — CORRIDOR MIXED USE ZONE
    14. Chapter 17.28 — DOWNTOWN MIXED USE ZONE
    15. Chapter 17.30 — OFFICE RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    16. Chapter 17.32 — OFFICE ZONE
    17. Chapter 17.34 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
    18. Chapter 17.36 — HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE
    19. Chapter 17.38 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
    20. Chapter 17.40 — AIRPORT PROTECTION ZONE
    21. Chapter 17.42 — CONSERVATION ZONE
    22. Chapter 17.44 — AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
    23. Chapter 17.46 — (RESERVED)
    24. Chapter 17.48 — HISTORIC OVERLAY ZONE
    25. Chapter 17.50 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    26. Chapter 17.52 — LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
    27. Chapter 17.54 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
    28. Chapter 17.56 — SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
    29. Chapter 17.60 — SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS
    30. Chapter 17.62 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
    31. Chapter 17.67 — COMMERCIAL HEMP-RELATED AND ACTIVITY
    32. Chapter 17.68 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS
    33. Chapter 17.69 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS-RELATED USES AND ACTIVITY
    34. Chapter 17.70 — PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
    35. Chapter 17.72 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMITS
    36. Chapter 17.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
    37. Chapter 17.76 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    38. Chapter 17.78 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
    39. Chapter 17.80 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    40. Chapter 17.82 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    41. Chapter 17.84 — VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
    42. Chapter 17.86 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
    43. Chapter 17.88 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
    44. Chapter 17.90 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
    45. Chapter 17.92 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    46. Chapter 17.94 — ENFORCEMENT
    47. Chapter 17.96 — DEFINITION OF LAND USES
    48. Chapter 17.98 — DEFINITION OF TERMS

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