Shafter Zoning Code § 2.10 Purpose and Intent

These provisions are intended to prescribe the procedure for filing applications for permits, appeals, amendments, and approvals when required or permitted by this Title. These provisions provide the framework by which applications will be determined to be complete and permitted to be filed.

2.20

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS

This Section establishes and explains the processes and procedures that must be followed, and the application types required to be filed, before new land uses or modifications of existing land uses can be legally initiated.

1. The City shall maintain appropriate processes and procedures to ensure that proposed development projects are afforded an adequate, impartial review in accordance with City ordinances, resolutions, policies and standards.

2. Whenever an application that is inconsistent with the General Plan and/or this Title is filed, that inconsistency shall be noted as part of the application. In addition, filing of a zone change to make the original application consistent shall be filed concurrently. The approving authority for the original application may deny the application or approve it, conditioned upon obtaining the necessary change in zoning to eliminate the inconsistency prior to recordation of a final map in the instance of a division of land or prior to filing of any applications for construction permits if a division of land is not involved.