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The Zoning Administrator is the Planning Director or a
member of the Planning Staff appointed by the Director.
He is responsible for conducting public hearings (Zoning
Administrator hearings) for zoning permits and assessing
public comments for setback variances. Zoning Administrator
hearings are conducted each Monday, at 9:00 a.m., in the
Resource Management Agency. Applications considered by the
Zoning Administrator require that a public notice be sent
to surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the property
in question (Zoning Ordinance Chapter 18.108). If a zoning
permit or setback variance is approved, there is a fifteen
(15) day appeal period. If the permit is appealed (in writing
with appeal fee), the item is scheduled to be heard by the
Planning Commission.
Zoning Permits
Most zone districts provide for three categories of land
use: those allowed by right (no discretionary permits
required); those allowed with a zoning permit (minor accessory
uses requiring approval by the Zoning Administrator);
and those allowed with a conditional use permit (more
intensive uses requiring approval by the Planning Commission).
Uses allowed with a zoning permit are typically minor
accessory uses for a parcel such as a second dwelling
unit, home occupation, or guest home. After applications
for zoning permits are reviewed by staff and a public
notice is published and circulated to surrounding property
owners, the Planning Director or his designee holds a
public hearing to evaluate and make a decision on the
application. Applications may be approved, approved with
conditions, or denied.
Setback Variance
The Zoning Ordinance specifies how close a structure
can be built to the property lines. If the structure
is to be built closer to the property line than Ordinance
allows, an approved Setback Variance is required.
Required to be noticed to surrounding property owners
for a 10 day public review and comment period. No public
hearing is required.
Also See:
 Meeting
Minutes
Meeting
Agenda
Zoning
Administrator Notes
2003-2004
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Madera, CA 93637
Telephone: (559) 675-7821
Fax: (559) 675-6573
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