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Part IV — ADMINISTRATION

Article 3 — Notices and Hearings

Walnut Creek Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Walnut Creek

10-2.4.301 Public Hearings.

The consideration of a proposal or application for, or an appeal concerning, any matter legally requiring a public hearing shall be conducted as a public hearing, including, but not limited to, a zoning amendment, variance, conditional use permit, special use permit, minor use permit, planned development (P-D) permit, hillside planned development (H-P-D) permit, certain design review approvals as required under Part IV, Article 12, Design Review, or community benefit agreement. (§14, Ord. 2209, eff. 3/19/21; §4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/24)

10-2.4.302 Notice of Public Hearings. Revised 10/25

The Community Development Director shall give notice of public hearings by the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator, and the City Clerk shall give notice of public hearings by the City Council. Notice shall be given in all of the following ways. Where notice requirements for specific actions are also governed by State law (e.g., General Plan amendments (Government Code Sections 65353, 65354.5 and 65355); zoning ordinance amendments (Government Code Sections 65854 and 65856); variances, use permits, permit revocations and modifications (Government Code Section 65905); adoption, amendment and cancellation of development agreements (Government Code Sections 65867 and 65868)), the notice given shall be consistent with State law.

A. At least ten (10) days prior to a public hearing by the City Council on an application or proposal for any zoning amendment or a public hearing by the Planning Commission on an application or proposal for a zoning amendment which does not affect the permitted use of property, notice of the public hearing shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.

B. At least ten (10) days prior to a public hearing on an application for, or an appeal concerning, a variance, conditional use permit, special use permit, minor use permit, planned development permit, hillside planned development permit, certain design review approvals, community benefit agreement, or any other public hearing required by law and not specifically provided for in this section, or a public hearing by the Planning Commission on an application or proposal for a zoning amendment which affects the permitted use of property, notice shall be given in all of the following ways:

  1. Notice shall be mailed or delivered at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to the owner of the subject real property or the owner's duly authorized agent, and to the project applicant. Notice of a public hearing on an application for a hillside planned development permit shall also be mailed to the representatives of all homeowners' groups within the City whose names are on file with the City.

  2. Notice shall be mailed or delivered at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to each local agency expected to provide essential facilities or services to the project whose ability to provide those facilities and services may be significantly affected.

  3. Notice shall be mailed or delivered at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to all owners of real property within three hundred (300) feet of the real property that is the subject of the hearing, using addresses from the latest equalized assessment roll, or alternatively using addresses from records of the County Assessor or tax collector at the option of the City if the City believes that such records contain more recent information. If the number of owners to whom notice would be mailed or delivered pursuant to this subsection and subsection (B) (1) of this section is greater than one thousand (1,000), the City may, in lieu of such mailed or delivered notice, provide notice by placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth (1/8) page in a newspaper of general circulation within the City at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.

  4. The notice shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing in at least three (3) public places within the City, including one (1) public place in the area directly affected by the proceeding.

C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the notices required by subsection (B) of this section shall be provided at least twenty (20) days prior to a public hearing by the Planning Commission, when the hearing is for a proposed ordinance or amendment to a zoning ordinance affecting the permitted uses of property. (§7, Ord. 2134, eff. 11/20/14; §14, Ord. 2209, eff. 3/19/21; §4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/24; §3, Ord. 2250, eff. 9/5/25)

10-2.4.303 Written Request for Notice.

Any person may file a written request for notice of public hearings with the City Clerk and the Community Development Director. The request must be renewed annually. The City Clerk and the Community Development Director may charge a fee which is reasonably related to the estimated cost of providing this service. All notices of public hearings which are given pursuant to Section 10-2.4.302 shall also be mailed or delivered at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to any person who has filed a current request for notice pursuant to this section. (§18, Ord. 2209, eff. 3/19/21; §4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/24)

10-2.4.304 Contents of Notice.

The notice given pursuant to Sec. 10-2.4.302. shall include the date, time and place of the hearing, the identity of the hearing body or officer, a general explanation of the matter to be considered, and a general description, in text or by diagram, of the location of the real property, if any, that is the subject of the hearing.

10-2.4.305 Conduct of Hearings.

Hearings by the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Commission and Zoning Administrator shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by each respective body.

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Walnut Creek Zoning Code
  1. 10-1.101 Citation and Authority.
  2. 10-1.102 Purpose.
  3. 10-1.103 Conformity to General Plan, Specific Plans and Zoning…
  4. 10-1.104 Application.
  5. 10-1.105 Modification of Requirements.
  6. 10-1.201 Definitions.
  7. 10-1.202 Responsibilities.
  8. 10-1.301 General.
  9. 10-1.302 Division of Land—Five or More Parcels.
  10. 10-1.303 Division of Land—Four or Fewer Parcels. (Minor Subdiv…
  11. 10-1.304 Plat Maps.
  12. 10-1.305 Fees and Deposits.
  13. 10-1.402 Tentative Maps.
  14. 10-1.403 Final Maps.
  15. 10-1.501 Tentative Parcel Map.
  16. 10-1.502 Parcel Maps.
  17. 10-1.503 Waiver of Parcel Map Requirements.
  18. 10-1.601 Dedication of Streets, Alleys and Other Public Rights…
  19. 10-1.602 Park Land Dedication.
  20. 10-1.603 School Site Dedication.
  21. 10-1.604 Reservations.
  22. 10-1.605 Claims of Excessive Dedications.
  23. 10-1.701 Purpose.
  24. 10-1.702 Requirements and Procedures.
  25. 10-1.703 Physical Standards for Condominium Conversions.
  26. 10-1.704 Tenant Provisions.
  27. 10-1.705 Effect of Proposed Conversion on the City's Low- and …
  28. 10-1.706 Findings.
  29. 10-1.801 General.
  30. 10-1.802 Improvements Required.
  31. 10-1.803 Deferred Improvement Agreements.
  32. 10-1.804 Design.
  33. 10-1.805 Access.
  34. 10-1.806 Improvement Plans.
  35. 10-1.807 Improvement Agreement.
  36. 10-1.808 Improvement Security.
  37. 10-1.809 Construction.
  38. 10-1.810 Construction Inspection.
  39. 10-1.811 Completion of Improvements.
  40. 10-1.812 Acceptance of Improvements.
  41. 10-1.813 Supplemental Improvement Capacity.
  42. 10-1.901 General.
  43. 10-1.902 Initiation of Proceedings.
  44. 10-1.903 Contents of Petition.
  45. 10-1.904 Submittal of Petition to City Engineer.
  46. 10-1.905 City Council Approval.
  47. 10-1.906 Filing with County Recorder.
  48. 10-1.1001 Mergers not Required.
  49. 10-1.1002 Mergers Required.
  50. 10-1.1003 Notice of Intention to Determine Status.
  51. 10-1.1004 Hearing on Determination of Status.
  52. 10-1.1005 Determination of Merger.
  53. 10-1.1006 Determination When No Hearing is Requested.
  54. 10-1.1007 Request to Merge by Property Owner.
  55. 10-1.1008 Unmerged Parcels.
  56. 10-1.1009 Request for Determination by Owner.
  57. 10-1.1010 Fee for Mergers and Unmergers.
  58. 10-1.1101 Requirements.
  59. 10-1.1102 Form and Contents.
  60. 10-1.1103 Submittal and Approval by the City Engineer.
  61. 10-1.1104 Filing with the County Recorder.
  62. 10-1.1105 Fee.
  63. 10-1.1201 Citation and Authority.
  64. 10-1.1202 Purpose and Intent.
  65. 10-1.1203 Consistency.
  66. 10-1.1204 Definitions.
  67. 10-1.1205 Application.
  68. 10-1.1206 Filing and Processing.
  69. 10-1.1207 Expiration.
  70. 10-1.1208 Vesting on Approval of Vesting Tentative Map.
  71. 10-1.1209 Development Inconsistent with Zoning—Conditional App…
  72. 10-1.1210 Applications Inconsistent with Current Policies.
  73. 10-1.1211 Failure to Obtain Design Review Approval.
  74. 10-1.1301 Prohibition.
  75. 10-1.1302 Remedies.
  76. 10-1.1303 Certificate of Compliance.
  77. 10-1.1304 Notice of Violation.
  78. 10-1.1305 Penalties.
  79. 10-1.1306 Judicial Action.
  80. 10-1.1401 Purpose.
  81. 10-1.1402 Applicability—Ministerial Approval.
  82. 10-1.1403 Exceptions.
  83. 10-1.1404 Definitions.
  84. 10-1.1405 Urban Lot Split Requirements.
  85. Chapter 2
  86. Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  87. Part II — BASE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
  88. Part III — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL OR SEVERAL DISTRICTS Re…
  89. ▸ Part IV — ADMINISTRATION
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — Planning Agency
    2. Article 2 — Applications
    3. Article 3 — Notices and Hearings
    4. Article 4 — Decisions and Permit Review, Modification and Revo…
    5. Article 5 — Appeals
    6. Article 6 — Conditional Use Permits
    7. Article 7 — Special Use Permits
    8. Article 8 — Minor Use Permits
    9. Article 9 — Variances
    10. Article 10 — Planned Development (P-D) Permits
    11. Article 11 — Hillside Planned Development (H-P-D) Permit
    12. Article 12 — Design Review
    13. Article 13 — Amendments (Rezoning)
    14. Article 14 — Development Agreements
    15. Article 15 — Enforcement
    16. Article 16 — Reasonable Accommodation Application
    17. Article 17 — Community Benefit Agreements
    18. Chapter 3
    19. Chapter 3 — STREET NAMES AND ADDRESSES
    20. Chapter 5
    21. Chapter 5 — TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
    22. Chapter 6
    23. Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
    24. Chapter 7
    25. Chapter 7 — SEWER SYSTEMS
    26. Chapter 8
    27. Chapter 8 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 9
    29. Chapter 9 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS
    30. Chapter 10
    31. Chapter 10 — PUBLIC ART
    32. Chapter 11
    33. Chapter 11 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENTS
    34. Chapter 12
    35. Chapter 12 — DEDICATIONS FOR PARK PURPOSES
    36. Chapter 13
    37. Chapter 13 — FEE ON COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUS…

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