§ 22.62.020. Business License Clearance.

A.

Purpose of review. The Department of Planning and Building reviews business license applications to verify the compliance of proposed uses and buildings with county land use regulations, as required by Title 6 of this code. These standards apply to business license applications that:

1.

Propose a new business; or

2.

Involve a change of use in an existing structure; or

3.

Renew a license for a business using leased off-site parking.

B.

Standards for business license clearance. No business license shall be approved by the Director unless the proposed site and land use satisfy the following requirements, as applicable.

1.

All licenses. Approval of all business license applications reviewed by the Director shall satisfy the following criteria.

a.

Use. The proposed use has been authorized by an approved land use permit; or where business license clearance is the only authorization required by this Title, the proposed use is allowed in the land use category that applies to the site, and is also allowed by any combining designation or planning area standard (Article 9) applicable to the site; or is a legal nonconforming use in compliance with Chapter 22.72.

b.

Structure. The Building Official certifies that the structure conforms to all applicable requirements of Title 19, evidenced by a Certificate of Occupancy.

c.

Operational standards. The proposed use will comply with all applicable provisions of Sections 22.10.030 (Air Quality), 22.10.050 (Explosives Storage), 22.10.060 (Exterior Lighting), 22.10.070 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids Storage), 22.10.170 (Vibration), and 22.10.180 (Water Quality).

d.

Violation. The proposed site and any structures or land uses existing on the site are not in violation of any applicable provision of this Title or this code.

2.

Re-use of existing structures. Approval of a business license application that proposes establishment of a new (different) business in an existing building or structure shall be subject to the provisions of Subsection B., and in addition shall be subject to the following.

a.

Parking. The proposed business site shall contain the number of off-street parking spaces, driveway and parking lot improvements as required by Chapter 22.18 (Parking); except as otherwise provided by Section 22.72.100 (Nonconforming Parking).

b.

Signing. All signing on the proposed site shall be in conformity with Chapter 22.20 (Signs), and Section 22.72.070 (Nonconforming Signs).

3.

New uses. Approval of a business license that proposes the first occupancy of a new building or structure shall require compliance with the provisions of Subsections B.1 and B.2, and in addition shall be subject to the following.

a.

Landscape, fencing and screening. All landscape, fencing and screening on the proposed site shall comply with Chapter 22.16 (Landscaping) and Section 22.10.080 (Fencing and Screening).

b.

Site development standards. The site shall conform to requirements for drainage, fire protection, curbs, gutters and sidewalks as required by Article 5 (Site Development Standards).

[Amended 1981, Ord. 2063; 1986, Ord. 2250; 1993, Ord. 2648] [22.02.028]