Yorba Linda Municipal Code Art. 4 Administrative Adjustments

The purpose of this section is to grant authority to the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.38 of this title to take action on requests for minor modifications or adjustments to certain requirements of this chapter when such requests constitute a reasonable use of property not permissible under a strict or literal interpretation of the regulations.

(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

Administrative adjustments are a non-public hearing matter and are not subject to the public noticing requirements of Section 18.36.700. However, applications for adjustment shall include a list and notification of all abutting property owners of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and those additional properties deemed advisable by the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

The application shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the City Council to cover the cost of processing the application as prescribed by this article. A single application may include requests for adjustments from more than one regulation applicable to the same site, or for adjustments on two or more properties.

(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

For any agricultural or animal husbandry activity or project conducted on a temporary basis primarily for educational purposes or school credits, an administrative adjustment may be granted in any district when determined by the Community Development Director that such use does not cause a public nuisance relative to sanitation and health conditions. The requirements of Sections 18.36.310 and 18.36.320 shall not apply to such activities.

(Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

The Zoning Administrator shall make the following findings before granting an administrative adjustment:

A. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning regulations deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.

B. That the granting of the administrative adjustment shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which said property is situated.

C. That the granting of the administrative adjustment does not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zoning regulations governing the parcel of property.

(Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

Note: Former § 18.36.340, Adjustments for individuals with disabilities, derived from Ord. 2004-884; and Ord. 2019-1056, was repealed by Ord. 2026-1132, 8/18/2026.