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Chapter 17.70 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Seaside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Seaside

Sections:

17.70.010 Purpose

17.70.020 Planning Agency

17.70.030 City Council

17.70.040 Planning Commission 17.70.050 Planning Division Administrative Director 17.70.060 Zoning Administrator 17.70.070 Board of Architectural Review

17.70.010 Purpose

This chapter describes the authority and responsibilities of the Seaside City Council, Planning Commission, Resource Management Services Director, Zoning Administrator, Board of Architectural Review, Resource Management Services Department, and City staff in the administration of this Zoning Ordinance.

17.70.020 Planning Agency

The Seaside City Council, Planning Commission, Resource Management Services Director, Zoning Administrator, and Community Planning Department (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the Department) shall constitute the City’s Planning Agency, in compliance with the Government Code.

17.70.030 City Council

A. Duties and functions. The City Council (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the “Council”) shall perform the duties and functions assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Council.

B. Compliance with other requirements. The duties and functions assigned to the Council shall be performed as specified in Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

17.70.040 Planning Commission

A. Appointment. The Planning Commission (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the “Commission”) shall consist of seven members appointed by the Council.

B. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. The Commission shall annually select from its membership a Chair and Vice Chair. In considering candidates, the Commission shall consider the ability to devote maximum time and effort to the work of the Commission, and experience in conducting public meetings.

C. Meetings. The Commission shall meet at least once each month to conduct necessary business.

D. Secretary. The Director shall serve as the secretary to the Commission.

E. Duties and functions. The Commission shall perform the duties and functions assigned to the Commission by this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.

F. Compliance with other requirements. The duties and functions assigned to the Commission shall be performed as specified in Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority) and the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA).

17.70.050 Planning Division Administrative Director

A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint the administrative director of the Planning Division Director (referred to in this Zoning Ordinance as the Director).

B. Duties and functions. The Director shall perform the duties and functions assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Director by Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and as required by other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.

17.70.060 Zoning Administrator

A. Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint a Zoning Administrator in compliance with state law.

B. Duties and functions. The Zoning Administrator shall perform the duties assigned by this Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Administrator by Section 17.60.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions), Table 5-1 (Review Authority), and as required by other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and state law.

C. Supervision. When the City Manager appoints a Zoning Administrator, that person shall perform those duties assigned by the Director in addition to those listed in Subsection B of this section, as appropriate to that person’s job description.

17.70.070 Board of Architectural Review

  • A. Appointment. The Board of Architectural Review shall consist of five members appointed by the Council.

  • B. Composition of Board of Architectural Review. The Board of Architectural Review shall consist of:

  1. A licensed architect;

  2. A licensed building contractor;

  3. A licensed landscaped architect; and

  4. Two members-at-large.

C. Selection of Chair. The Board of Architectural Review shall annually select a Chair from its membership. In making its selections, the members of the Board of Architectural Review shall consider the following guidelines:

  1. Ability to devote maximum time and effort to the work of the Board of Architectural Review; and

  2. Experience in conducting public meetings.

D. Meetings. The Board of Architectural Review shall meet at least once each month as necessary to fulfill its duties and functions.

E. Duties and functions. The Board of Architectural Review shall conduct the architectural review process in compliance with Section 17.62.030 (Architectural Review). Home Previous Next

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Contents — Seaside Zoning Code
Seaside Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING ORDINANCE
  2. Chapter 17.04 — INTERPRETATION OF CODE PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 17.10 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
  5. Chapter 17.12 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  6. Chapter 17.14 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  7. Chapter 17.16 — AUTOMOTIVE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CA) ZONE STAND…
  8. Chapter 17.18 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
  9. Chapter 17.20 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  10. Chapter 17.22 — OVERLAY ZONES
  11. Chapter 17.24 — FORT ORD LANDS
  12. Chapter 17.30 — STANDARDS FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USES
  13. Chapter 17.30 — STANDARDS FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USES
  14. Chapter 17.32 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
  15. Chapter 17.33 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
  16. Chapter 17.34 — PARKING AND LOADING
  17. Chapter 17.36 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  18. Chapter 17.38 — SIDEWALK USE AND CONNECTIVITY
  19. Chapter 17.40 — SIGNS
  20. Chapter 17.50 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  21. Chapter 17.52 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  22. Chapter 17.54 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  23. Chapter 17.55 — SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES
  24. Chapter 17.60 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
  25. Chapter 17.62 — PERMIT REVIEW AND DECISIONS
  26. Chapter 17.64
  27. Chapter 17.66 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  28. Chapter 17.68 — HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION
  29. Chapter 17.70 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  30. Chapter 17.72 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND PARCELS
  31. Chapter 17.74 — AMENDMENTS
  32. Chapter 17.76 — APPEALS
  33. Chapter 17.78 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
  34. Chapter 17.80 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
  35. Chapter 17.98 — DEFINITIONS

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