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Article VIII — Exceptions

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

§ 10.15.580. Application for exceptions.

The planning commission may recommend that the city council authorize conditional exceptions to any of the requirements and regulations set forth in this chapter. Application for any such exception shall be made by a certified petition of the subdivider stating fully the grounds of the application and the facts relied upon by the petitioner. Such petition shall be filed with the tentative map of the subdivision. In order for the property referred to in the petition to come within the provisions of this section, it shall be necessary that the planning commission shall find the following facts with respect thereto:

  • A. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting said property;

  • B. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner;

  • C. That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity in which said property is situated.

  • (1966 Code § 9090; 1976 Code § 10-3.801; Ord. 69 § VII)

§ 10.15.590. Planning commission action on exceptions.

  • A. In recommending such exceptions, the planning commission shall secure substantially the objectives of the regulations to which the exceptions are granted, as to light, air, and the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.

  • B. In recommending the authorization of any exception under the provisions of this section, the planning commission shall report to the city council its findings with respect thereto and all facts in connection therewith, and shall specifically and fully set forth the exception recommended and the conditions designated.

(1966 Code § 9091; 1976 Code § 10-3.802; Ord. 69 § VII)

§ 10.15.600. City council action.

Upon receipt of such report, the city council may by resolution authorize the planning commission to approve the tentative map with the exceptions and conditions the city council deems necessary to substantially secure the objectives of this chapter. (1966 Code § 9092; 1976 Code § 10-3.803; Ord. 69 § VII)

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City of Millbrae, CA

PLANNING AND ZONING

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  1. ▸ Title 10
    Overview
    1. Article VI
    2. Article V — Computation Of Sign Area
    3. Chapter 10.25 — CONDOMINIUMS
    4. Chapter 10.10 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    5. ▸ Chapter 10.15
      Overview
      1. Article I
      2. Article II — Division Of Four Or Less Lots
      3. Article III — Tentative Map Or Subdivision Of Five Or More Lots
      4. Article IV — Final Map
      5. Article V — Agreement And Bond For Improvements
      6. Article VI
      7. Article VII
      8. Article VIII — Exceptions
      9. Article IX — Appeals
    6. Chapter 10.20 — PARK AND RECREATION LAND
    7. Chapter 10.30 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    8. Chapter 10.35 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES[15 ]
    9. Chapter 10.40 — MANDATORY REAL ESTATE TRANSFER DISCLOSURE REGA…

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