HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.01.14 Post Agenda
Date:Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Watch live in English and Spanish: chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings
Free Spanish interpretation is available on-site.
______________________________________________________________________________
In-Person Public Comments: Join us for the Planning Commission meeting at the time and location
specified on this agenda to make your comments.
Electronic Public Comments: At www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting and click the
comment bubble icon. Select the item and click on "Leave comment." The deadline to submit e-comments
or any comments emailed to PC@chulavistaca.gov will be noon on the day of the meeting.
Watch Live or Recorded Meetings: Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings. Click "ES" at the bottom to
switch to Spanish. Closed captioning is available in both languages.
ACCESSIBILITY: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact PC@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Providing at least 48
hours' notice will help ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made.
Gov. Code § 84308 Regulations: To promote transparency and fairness in the governmental decision-
making process, there are rules to prevent public officials from being unfairly influenced by contributors to
their campaigns. The type of activity these laws were enacted to limit is often referred to as “pay-to-play,”
and is governed in California by Government Code section 84308. Parties to any proceedings involving a
“license, permit, or other entitlement for use,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, pending
before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $500 (aggregated) within the
preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their
contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the
name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item
is subject to these regulations.
Time Allotted for Speaking (subject to change by the presiding officer)
- Consent Calendar (any or all items): 3 minutes
- Agenda Items (not on Consent): 3 minutes
- General Public Comment (not on agenda): 3 minutes
Individuals who use a translator will be allotted twice the time.
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.2)
Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There
is no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner or staff removes the
item from the Consent Calendar.
Recommended Action:
Approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes dated: November 12, 2025
4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence 7
Recommended Action:
Consider request for excused absence for Vice Chair Torres from the
November 12, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s
jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda,
but, if appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or
refer the matter to staff. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to
Speak" form and submit it to the Deputy City Clerk prior to the meeting or submit an
electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda.
6.PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If
you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and
submit it to the Deputy City Clerk prior to the meeting or submit an electronic comment
per the instructions on page one of this agenda.
6.1 Comprehensive Code Update - Consideration of Amendments to the Chula
Vista Municipal Code
8
LOCATION: No specific geographic location
G.C. § 84308 REGULATIONS APPLY: Yes
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: The proposed action qualifies for the “common
sense” exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 102
Recommended Action:
Conduct the continued public hearing and adopt a resolution recommending
the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopt an ordinance amending Chula
Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) Title 1 (General Provisions), Title 3 (Revenue
and Finance), Title 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes, and Regulations), Title 10
(Vehicles and Traffic), Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title 15 (Buildings and
Construction), Title 17 (Environmental Quality), Title 18 (Subdivisions), Title 19
(Planning and Zoning), and Title 21 (Historic Preservation).
7.STAFF REPORT
8.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on January 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Planning Commission related to any open-session item on
this agenda are available for public review at www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings or
the City Clerk's Office at 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista.
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda Page 3 of 102
Page 1
City of Chula Vista
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Zepeda called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Commissioner De La Rosa.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Comprehensive Code Update - Consideration of Amendments to the
Chula Vista Municipal Code
Notice of the hearing was given in accordan ce with legal requirements,
and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time
specified in the notice.
Page 4 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
2025-11-12 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 2
Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation, and Deputy Director of
Development Services Bridgeford and Planning Manager Philips
responded to questions.
Chair Leal opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Leal
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner De La Rosa
Seconded by Commissioner Felber
To continue the Public Hearing to the Janu ary 14, 2026, meeting, with
direction to staff to review and report back on the limited duration allowed
for RV occupancy and the justification for the associated grading permit
fees. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (6 to 0)
5.2 Conditional Use Permit for Alcohol Sales within an Existing Vacant
Commercial Tenant Space
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements,
and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time
specified in the notice.
Associate Planner Romano gave a presentation, and applicant Jorge
Brambila, Architect, assisted in responding to questions.
Chair Leal opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Leal
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Combs
Seconded by Commissioner Felber
To adopt Resolution No. 2025-08. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 1)
Page 5 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
2025-11-12 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Page 3
Item 5.2 heading
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PLN25-0028 (CUP25-0028) TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES FOR OFFSITE CONSUMPTION WITHIN AN EXISTING
11,800-SQUARE FOOT RETAIL TENANT SPACE LOCATED WITHIN
THE RETAIL COMMERCIAL (CR) DISTRICT OF THE SAN MIGUEL
RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Combs
Seconded by Commissioner Sanfilippo
To approve minutes dated: September 24, 2025. The motion was carried
by the following vote:
Result, Carried (6 to 0)
7. STAFF REPORT
Planning Manager Philips provided project updates.
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Leal thanked staff for their work on the Municipal Code updates.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners made comments and provided updates.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
_________________________
Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
Page 6 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name) 11/12/25
11/12/25
Planning Commission
Mariluz Zepeda
Jerome Torres
4
4
Page 7 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
v . 0 0 1 P a g e | 1
January 14, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Comprehensive Code Update - Consideration of Amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
LOCATION: No specific geographic location.
G.C. § 84308 REGULATIONS APPLY: Yes.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICE: The proposed action qualifies for the “common sense” exemption pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct the continued public hearing and recommend the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopt an
ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) Title 1 (General Provisions), Title 3 (Revenue and
Finance), Title 5 (Business Licenses, Taxes, and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), Title 12 (Streets
and Sidewalks), Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 17 (Environmental Quality), Title 18
(Subdivisions), Title 19 (Planning and Zoning), and Title 21 (Historic Preservation).
SUMMARY
This item consists of proposed amendments to the CVMC covering numerous topics. These updates will
help streamline and clarify permit processes/regulations and comply with State Law.
HOUSING IMPACT STATEMENT
No housing units are proposed as part of the Project. However, some of the proposed amendments
streamline regulatory requirements and reduce constraints that could in the future increase the supply of
housing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed legislative action was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and determined that the action qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves only updates and modifications to the CVMC, including
creating additional standards for temporary storage containers, streamlining permitting of fueling facilities,
and clarifying the process for administrative citations. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying
the CVMC with procedural and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in
development potential within the City of Chula Vista (“City”) above what already is permitted under the
existing land use and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature
Page 8 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n S t a f f R e p o r t P a g e | 2
and type of these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility
that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.
DISCUSSION
Background
Within the past five (5) years, as development has increased within the City, so has the list of amendments
to the CVMC. On March 7, 2023, and June 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinances approving two (2)
comprehensive updates to the CVMC, amending primarily Title 19 and other various Titles. The proposed
revisions in this comprehensive code update item aims to continue to streamline and clarify permit
processes/regulations, fix outdated references, and comply with State Law.
November 12, 2025 Planning Commission Hearing
On November 12, 2025, the Planning Commission (“Commission”) considered the proposed amendments to
the CVMC and voted 6-0-1 to continue the Item to the January 14, 2026, meeting to provide the Commission
additional time to review the proposed amendments, and for Staff to further research questions brought up
by the Commission during the hearing.
The following list were comments raised by the Commission during the hearing, with staff’s response to each
issue:
Title 1 Changes (Administrative Citations and Enforcement)
1. Readability of the proposed changes (strikeout-underline formatting).
Staff response: Staff has provided both a clean (Attachment 3) and strike-out/underline
(Attachment 2) versions of the Draft City Council Ordinance.
2. “Reasonable amount of time” for code violation abatement should be defined.
Staff response: A “reasonable amount of time” to correct violations is established within
Municipal Code Section 1.41.020 as a range generally between 10 and 30 calendar days,
dependent upon the nature of the violation(s). However, immediate corrections may be
required for violations that can be easily corrected or present an imminent risk to health and
safety. Additionally, a code enforcement officer may also extend the compliance time frame if
appropriate/needed, especially if permits are required.
3. Justification for existing grading violation fees.
Staff response: Grading violations and fees are not proposed to be studied or modified as part
of the proposed amendment package. However, staff is available to discuss the justification
and reasoning for the existing fees.
Page 9 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n S t a f f R e p o r t P a g e | 3
RV Storage and Habitation
1. Timeframe of seven (7) days to live in a recreational vehicle (“RV”) on private property may
be too short, especially if the City is looking at alternative housing solutions.
Staff response: In collaboration with the Code Enforcement team and based on in-the-field
experience, use of an RV as a quasi-dwelling for a maximum of seven (7) days within a 30-
day time period is appropriate and recommended given the nature of the temporary use.
These types of standards are meant to preserve and establish the residential dwelling
structure as the primary, permitted use under the residential zoning. RV storage and
habitation on the same residential zoned property is an accessory function that can
complement, but not take over the intended, primary use.
Should the Planning Commission consider RVs as a potential permanent, alternative housing
option, it would require an update to the zoning ordinance with a longer timeframe to allow
this use and the Commission can recommend for the City Council to direct staff to initiate the
zoning amendment process.
Proposed Amendments
A list of the proposed code amendments can be found within Table 1. Each individual item is grouped into
three (3) broader categories: Procedural, State Law Compliance, and Land Use and Development.
“Procedural” refers to revisions that are procedural in nature and/or contain formatting changes. In this
revision, this includes the following items: 1) Expanding the procedures for administrative citations and
enforcement; 2) Clarifying the permit expiration process for cannabis businesses; and 3) Making consistent
the timelines and procedures for public noticing and appeal applications.
“State Law Compliance” refers to revisions required with continued State Law compliance. This includes
the following items: 1) Establishing a permitting process for hydrogen fueling facilities pursuant to Senate
Bill (SB)1418; and 2) Clarifying what development projects are exempt from development impact fees,
pursuant to Government Code Section 66001.
“Land Use and Development” refers to revisions within Title 19 to land use or development standards. This
includes the following items: 1) Temporary and Permanent Storage Containers; and 2) Recreational Vehicle
Storage and Habitation.
Table 1 – Proposed Municipal Code Amendments
Procedural
Topic Issue Solution CVMC Location
Administrative
Citations and
Enforcement
Procedures
Page 10 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n S t a f f R e p o r t P a g e | 4
in the correction of both
major and minor violations of
the CVMC and state law.
Cannabis Permits Clarification is needed in
situations where cannabis
businesses let their licenses
lapse.
Add language stating
cannabis licenses are no
longer valid if the City does
not receive a renewal
application by the previous
year’s license expiration date.
Title 5
(Business
Licenses, Taxes,
and
Regulations)
Public Noticing
and Appeal
Processing
Timeframes
Discrepancies exist within
the CVMC related to the
timeframes for both public
noticing and appeal
applications; some are based
on business days and others
on calendar days creating
confusion.
1) Development projects
requiring a public notice
and an adoption of an
ordinance will require a
20-calendar day review
period prior to the
hearing (AB2904).
2) Development projects
requiring a public notice
and an adoption of a
resolution will require a
10-calendar day review
period prior to the
hearing.
3) Appeal period timeframes
for all project types will
be 10 calendar days after
the decision hearing date.
Title 10
(Vehicles and
Traffic)
Title 12
(Streets and
Sidewalks)
Title 15
(Buildings and
Construction)
Title 17
(Environmental
Quality)
Title 18
(Subdivisions)
Title 19
(Planning and
Zoning)
Title 21
(Historic
Preservation)
State Law Compliance
Topic Issue Solution CVMC Location
Development
Impact Fee Project
Exemptions
Government Code Section
66001 requires all
development that contributes
to the need for public
facilities, including publicly
initiated projects, must bear
its proportionate share of
cost. Exempting such projects
effectively shifts their impact
Revise the applicable CVMC
sections for consistency with
Government Code Section
66001.
Title 3
(Revenue and
Finance)
Page 11 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n S t a f f R e p o r t P a g e | 5
costs to unrelated private
developments, violating the
principles of nexus and
proportionality.
Additionally, fee allocations
must reflect actual,
measurable impacts from the
development benefiting from
the exemption.
Hydrogen Fueling
Facilities
SB1418 requires jurisdictions
larger than 250,000 people to
allow hydrogen fueling
facilities in commercial and
industrial zones.
Allow hydrogen fueling
stations as a permitted use in
commercial and industrial
zones.
Title 19
(Planning and
Zoning)
Land Use & Development
Topic Issue Solution CVMC Location
Temporary and
Permanent
Storage Containers
Typically, temporary
containers are used for
moving and storage
purposes. Permanent storage
containers are typically used
by business owners for
storage in the rear of
properties.
Additional language is
needed regarding the
placement/location of said
containers, and the
permitting process if they are
to be located within the
public right-of-way.
Clarify that a container shall
be placed first on-site either
in a garage or driveway, and
then in the public right-of-
way. Specify a temporary
encroachment permitting
process will be required for
any container to be
temporarily stored in the
public right-of-way.
Title 19
(Planning and
Zoning)
Recreational
Vehicle Storage
and Habitation
Residential property owners
can store recreational
vehicles and/or trailers on
their property. However, City
Code Enforcement Officers
routinely deal with
complaints from the public
regarding people living in
these vehicles for extended
periods of time.
Additionally, there are two
separate sections within the
Consolidate two sections
within this Title to create one
area for recreational vehicle
storage and habitation
standards and establish
timeframes for vehicle
habitation to discourage
extended or permanent
residency.
Title 19
(Planning and
Zoning)
Page 12 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n S t a f f R e p o r t P a g e | 6
CVMC speaking to this topic
that need to be consolidated
into one resource.
Development Oversight Committee
The Development Services Oversight Committee (“Oversight Committee”) was formed to work with staff to
identify areas within the Development Services Department needing improvement and assist in the
development of workable solutions, and is comprised of developers, business owners, community
organizations, engineers, architects, and contractors.
The Oversight Committee was provided the draft CVMC amendments for review on September 4, 2025, and
approved the proposed amendments.
CONCLUSION
To streamline improvements for both the overall City and specifically the Development Services Department,
staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council to adopt an ordinance as
recommended by staff amending CVMC Title 1 (General Provisions), Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Title 5
(Business Licenses, Taxes, and Regulations), Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks),
Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 17 (Environmental Quality), Title 18 (Subdivisions), Title 19
(Planning and Zoning), and Title 21 (Historic Preservation).
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the Planning Commission members do not create a disqualifying
real property-related financial conflict of interest under the California Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’ t. Code
§ 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any Planning Commission
member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a member conflict of interest in this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal year or ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund
as a result of the adoption and implementation of the proposed ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
1 – Resolution
2 – Draft City Council Ordinance (Strike-Out Version)
3 – Draft City Council Ordinance (Clean Version)
Staff Contact: Chris Mallec, AICP, Senior Planner, Development Services
Page 13 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), TITLE 3
(REVENUE AND FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND
REGULATIONS), TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE 12 (STREETS
AND SIDEWALKS), TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION), TITLE 17
(ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS), TITLE 19
(PLANNING AND ZONING), AND TITLE 21 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
WHEREAS, necessary amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) have
been identified to help further streamline and clarify permit processes/regulations, and comply
with State Law; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Development Services Oversight Committee (“Oversight
Committee”) was formed to work with staff in identifying areas within the Development Services
Department needing improvement and assisting in developing workable solutions; and
WHEREAS, staff presented the draft CVMC amendments to the Oversight Committee,
which recommended adoption; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislative action has been reviewed for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that the action qualifies for the
“common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action
involves only updates and modifications to the CVMC, including creating additional standards for
temporary storage containers, streamlining permitting of fueling facilities, and clarifying the
process for administrative citations. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC
with procedural and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in
development potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use
and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and
type of these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no
possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the Planning Commission to consider
the CVMC amendments and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten (10) business days prior
to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 12, 2025,
to consider said CVMC amendments at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers,
276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 6-0-0 to continue the Item to the January 14,
2026, meeting to provide the Planning Commission additional time to review the proposed
amendments, and for Staff to further research questions brought up by the Commission during
the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed continued public hearing on January
Page 14 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Planning Commission Resolution
January 14, 2026
Page 2
14, 2026, to consider said CVMC amendments at the time and place as advertised in the Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter
closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopt the proposed amendments to
CVMC Title 1, Title 3, Title 5, Title 10, Title 12, Title 15, Title 17, Title 18, Title 19, and Title 21
related to streamlined improvements for both the overall City and specifically the Development
Services Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista find that the proposed amendments to the Chula Vista
Municipal Code identified in this Resolution qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves only updates and modifications
to the CVMC, including creating additional standards for temporary storage containers,
streamlining permitting of fueling facilities, and clarifying the process for administrative citations.
Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical
changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within
the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the
CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of these procedural
and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action
may have a significant effect on the environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Roy Sapa’u Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Development Services City Attorney
PASSED AND RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL APPROVE BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 14th day of January 2026,
by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
Rodrigo Leal, Chair
ATTEST:
_______________________
Mariluz Zepeda, Secretary
Page 15 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
1
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND
FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS), TITLE 10
(VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE 12 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION), TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS),
TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING), AND TITLE 21 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
WHEREAS, necessary amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) have
been identified to help further streamline and clarify permit processes and regulations; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Development Oversight Committee (“Oversight Committee”) was
formed to work with staff in identifying areas within the Development Services Department
needing improvement and assisting in developing workable solutions; and
WHEREAS, staff presented the draft CVMC amendments to the Oversight Committee,
which recommended adoption; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislative action was reviewed for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that the action qualifies for the
“common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action
involves only updates and modifications to the CVMC, including creating additional standards for
temporary storage containers, streamlining permitting of fueling facilities, and clarifying the
process for administrative citations. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC
with procedural and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in
development potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use
and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and
type of these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no
possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS City staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the Ordinance
with the proposed changes to CVMC; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 12, 2025, to
consider said CVMC amendments at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers,
276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 6-0-1 to continue the Item to the January 14,
2026, meeting to provide the Planning Commission additional time to review the proposed
amendments, and for Staff to further research questions brought up by the Commission during the
hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the subject Ordinance on
January 14, 2026, and voted _____ to adopt Resolution No. ______, and thereby recommends
that the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on the subject CVMC
amendments and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in
Page 16 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
2
a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Planning Commission Resolution No.
2026-____, and the Staff Report and related materials for this matter, the hearing was held to
consider said CVMC amendments and Ordinance at the time and place as advertised in the Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find and ordain
as follows:
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds that the proposed amendments to the
CVMC identified in this Ordinance No. qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves only updates and modifications
to the CVMC, including creating additional standards for temporary storage containers,
streamlining permitting of fueling facilities, and clarifying the process for administrative citations.
Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical
changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within
the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the
CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of these procedural
and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action
may have a significant effect on the environment.
FURTHER, the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section I. Administrative Citations and Enforcement Procedures.
Chapter 1.41
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE
AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURESREMEDIES
Sections:
1.41.010 Purpose and intent.
1.41.020 ReservedOverview of process.
1.41.030 Notice of violation.
1.41.040 Recordation of notice of violation.
1.41.050 Nonissuance of permits.
1.41.060 Reinspection fees.
1.41.070 Cease and desist orders.
1.41.080 Reserved.
1.41.090 Reserved.
1.41.100 Administrative citations.
1.41.110 Civil penalties.
1.41.120 Abatement action.
Page 17 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
3
1.41.130 Reserved.
1.41.140 Cost recovery.
1.41.150 Confirmation of costs.
1.41.160 Enforcement.
1.41.170 Satisfaction of lien or obligation.
1.41.180 Abatement fund.
1.41.010 Purpose and intent.
A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish administrative procedures
remedies for obtaining prompt compliance in the correction of both major and minor violations
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code and state law. Conditions in violation of the Municipal Code
or state law which affect conditions upon or uses of real property within the City of Chula Vista
are hereby designated nuisances. The procedures authorized or identified by this chapter are
the following: notices of violation; administrative citations; administrative fines and penalties;
cease and desist orders; abatement of nuisances; recordation of notices of violation;
authorization to charge reinspection fees; cost recovery for costs of enforcement; confirmation
of costs; and recordation of liens and assessments for cost recovery.
B. C. Each day a violation exists on real property is a continuing and additional violation,
and all remedies, penalties and assessments are cumulative.
CB. The procedures remedies established in and through this chapter may cross reference,
consolidate or incorporate by reference, as applicable, enforcement methods established
elsewhere in this code, in order to create a uniform process for prompt code compliance,
administrative due process and effective enforcement.
DH. Various steps or procedures under this chapter may require notice and a hearing
pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC. When appropriate, notice and hearing requirements
for separate administrative actions may be consolidated.
EC. The City Manager, any cognizant Director and the City Attorney are each authorized to
utilize and initiate the procedures remedies established in this chapter and CVMC Chapters
1.30 and 1.40 CVMC.
FD. The procedures remedies in CVMC Title 1 may be used as a supplement to criminal or
judicial enforcement action, or both, or in lieu thereof. Selection of one method shall not
preclude the use of any other method or combination of methods when appropriate.
GE. The terms “abatement,” “City Manager,” “code enforcement officer,” “Director,”
“nuisance,” and “responsible party” are as defined in CVMC Section 1.04.010.
1.41.020 Reserved.1.41.020 Overview of process.
A. Violations of the Municipal Code affecting uses of or conditions upon real property may
be corrected through the issuance of a notice of violation pursuant to CVMC 1.41.030 to the
responsible party requiring certain actions to be taken to bring the property or structure into
Page 18 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
4
compliance. The responsible party will be allowed a reasonable period of time in which to
correct the violation, normally not less than 10 calendar days. Failure to comply within the
time prescribed can then result in the issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with
CVMC 1.41.100 or any other method or combination of methods deemed appropriate.
B. An administrative citation is a notice to the responsible party which mandates the
corrective action and establishes a fine as a penalty for the prior noncompliance of the notice
of violation. Subsequent administrative citations may be issued with increased penalty.
Corrective action that may be required of a responsible party includes, but is not limited to,
the removal of encroachments into public property, the mitigation or restoration of land or
adjoining property for illegal grading or development, the removal or modification of blockages
of drainage ways and the removal of structures to rectify any code violation or cure any
hazardous condition. It includes any other process necessary for abatement. In addition,
through the notice and hearing procedures of Chapters 1.30 and 1.40 CVMC, the responsible
party can be made subject to an order of abatement through which the corrective work will be
undertaken by the City and the cost will be imposed as a lien against the property if the
responsible party fails to respond.
C. Each day a violation exists on real property is a continuing and additional violation, and
all remedies, penalties and assessments are cumulative.
D. In addition to a notice of violation, a cease and desist order can be issued pursuant to
CVMC 1.41.070 to one or more responsible parties or other persons who perform work in
violation of a permit or without a required permit. Violation of the cease and desist order is a
separate misdemeanor. A responsible party or any person on scene actively conducting the
violation under the direction of a responsible party is subject to arrest without a warrant for
continuing work in violation of the cease and desist order, as well as for the actions constituting
the violation of this code. A responsible party can be required to obtain necessary permits,
restore or revegetate the property, or both, and correct or mitigate the consequences of the
violation. Administrative citations can also be issued assessing administrative fines for both
the creation of and the continuance of the violation.
E. If the responsible party fails or refuses to correct the violation, proceedings may be undertaken
to abate any existing or resulting nuisance, pursuant to Chapter 1.30 CVMC. Abatement orders
authorize a Director to enter upon property and correct the violation or condition, or the removal of
encroachment upon public property. Enforcement costs may be imposed against the responsible
party and noncomplying property.
F. During the pendency of the violation and the enforcement process, a notice of violation may be
recorded against the property pursuant to CVMC 1.41.040 describing the particulars of the violation
to insure that the property is properly abated prior to or upon transfer. The recorded notice of violation
will be released upon issuance of a notice of compliance which shall be recorded by the Director in
due course within 15 days after request for such release by the property owner.
G. During the inspection and enforcement process, cost recovery can be imposed for the cost of
reinspection (CVMC 1.41.060) and the costs of City services to abate (Chapter 1.30 CVMC and
CVMC 1.41.140). These costs may be recorded as a lien against the property following the
procedures under this chapter or the waiver thereof by the responsible party.
H. Various steps or procedures under this chapter may require notice and a hearing pursuant
to Chapter 1.40 CVMC. When appropriate, notice and hearing requirements for separate
administrative actions may be consolidated.
Page 19 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
5
1.41.030 Notice of violation.
A. A code enforcement officer is authorized to serve a notice of violation upon a responsible
party for any violation of the Municipal Code. The notice of violation will describe the violation,
the dates and location of the violation, the applicable code section(s), the corrective action
required and a date for compliance reinspection. The responsible party will be advised that a
reinspection fee (CVMC Section 1.41.060) will be imposed for a second and all subsequent
reinspection if compliance is not voluntarily obtained, and that an administrative citation, civil
penalty, or any other remedy may also be issued along with civil penalties pursuant to CVMC
1.41.100 and 1.41.110 imposed until the property is brought into compliance. The responsible
party will be allowed a reasonable amount of time to correct a violation. Typical compliance
times may range between a minimum of 10 and calendar days to correct minor violations and
no less than 30 calendar days dependent upon the nature of the for major violation(s).
Immediate corrections may be required for violations that are easily corrected or present an
imminent risk to health and safety. A code enforcement officer may extend the compliance
time frame for a reasonable period beyond those limits if appropriatecircumstances dictate.
The notice of violation will inform the responsible party of the potential costs and
consequences that may ensue under this chapterbe imposed if voluntary compliance is not
obtained within the time prescribed. If the violation is corrected in accordance with the terms
of the notice of violation, no costs or charges will be imposed.
B. Service of a notice of violation is effective upon delivery or mailing pursuant to this section.
Failure or refusal to sign does not invalidate the notice of violation and subsequent
proceedings.
C. The property will be reinspected once for compliance. If the responsible party refuses to
allow inspection, after a reasonable demand, the code enforcement officer may obtain an
inspection warrant pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1822.50. Failure of the
responsible party to allow inspection or remedy the violation shall result in the issuance of an
administrative citation, the charging of reinspection fees, and may result in a separate criminal
violation for the failure to allow inspection (CCP Section 1822.57).
D. If the violation also constitutes the performance of work without a required permit or in
violation of an issued permit, the code enforcement officer may issue a cease and desist order
pursuant to CVMC 1.41.070 to temporarily and immediately enjoin the work and to take any
other action appropriate at that time. If the violation creates a hazardous condition which
affects public safety or an imminent threat to life, safety, summary abatement may be initiated
pursuant to this section.
1.41.040 Recordation of notice of violation.
A. Whenever a violation on real property remains uncorrected after a notice of violation has
been issued, a copy of the notice of violation may be recorded by the Director of Development
Services or designee in the real property records of San Diego County if the following
prerequisites are met:
1. A violation has remained uncorrected on the property for at least 30 calendar days
following service of the notice of violation;
Page 20 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
6
2. The property owner, if not the responsible party, has been notified of the prospective
recordation and been offered the opportunity to correct the violation;
3. The property owner and all of the responsible parties have been shall be notified that
development permits shall be withheld during the time the property remains in violation
pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.050, except for those permits that are necessary to bring
the property into compliance; and
4. The responsible party and the property owner have been noticed and offered a
hearing pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC to contest the proposed corrective action
and the proposed recordation.
B. The Director of Development Services or designee is authorized to record the notice of
violation pursuant to this section upon issuance of the final order.
C. Cancellation of Recordation. The Director of Development Services or designee shall
issue to the property owner and other responsible parties a signed notice of compliance which
states on its face that it cancels the notice of violation once all violations have been corrected
and any administrative penalties, costs and fines involved in the enforcement process have
been paid. The notice of compliance shall be recorded by the Director of Development
Services or designee if the notice of violation was recorded.
1.41.050 Nonissuance of permits.
After a notice of violation has been recorded against the property pursuant to CVMC Section
1.41.040, the City Manager Director of Development Services or designee shall withhold the
issuance of any permits for development as allowed by law upon that property, save for those
permits necessary to correct the violation(s). A party whose permits are to be withheld shall
be noticed as part of the recordation process pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.040 and offered
a hearing pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC in which to contest this decision.
1.41.060 Reinspection fees.
A. Reinspection fees are authorized to recover City costs when excessive time and effort
becomes necessaryare required to obtain code compliance. Reinspection fees are an
appropriate method to recover costs that are disproportionately attributable to recalcitrant
responsible parties.
B. After a notice of violation, or an administrative citation, or any is issued, or another order
is issued by the City by or under the authority of a Director which requires corrective action
by a responsible party, that party will be notified that it will be liable for any reinspection fees
necessary if the condition remains uncorrected. The first inspection following the issuance of
the notice of violation, citation or order is considered part of the normal cost of enforcement
and will not be charged if the condition is then promptly corrected. Otherwise, it will be included
as part of the costs of enforcement.
C. Reinspection fees may be collected and enforced as part of the enforcement process or
in combination with other administrative proceedings under this chapter, provided the
responsible party was notified in advance of its liability for reinspection fees under subsection
(B) of this section. Appeals, service of notice and hearing procedures are established in
CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC.
Page 21 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
7
D. Reinspection fees will be charged on the basis of actual staff time utilized for the
inspection(s), based upon the master fee schedule on file in the office of the City Clerk.
1.41.070 Cease and desist orders.
A. TheA Director of Development Services or code enforcement officerdesignee is
authorized to issue personally, or to serve in accordance with CVMC 1.40.030, a written cease
and desist order upon any person violating a provision of the Municipal Code through which
work is being performed without a permit, if required, or in violation of an issued permit. The
cease and desist order may be served personally or in accordance with CVMC Section
1.04.030.Cease and desist orders are particularly appropriate for violations of land grading,
watercourse and water and sewer regulations and related work which alters the condition of
real property or through which environmental degradation or pollution will continue to occur if
not stopped immediately.
B. It is unlawful for any person to whom a cease and desist order has been personally issued
or served to continue to perform work in violation of the terms of that order.
C. It is unlawful for any responsible party to whom a cease and desist order has been served
to continue to perform work or to allow or permit another to continue to perform work in
violation of the terms of that order.
D. Prosecution under subsection (B) or (C) of this section does not bar prosecution or
administrative enforcement, or both, of the previous underlying violations for any or all days
the violation had been in existence, or for the continuance of the underlying violation.
E. Any The Director of Development Services or code enforcement officer in whose presence
a violation of subsection (B) or (C) of this section occurs may arrest the violator without a
warrant, and a police officer may accept custody of that arrestee for criminal enforcement
processing.
F. The Director may initiate other administrative enforcement and compliance methods in
accordance with this chapter and CVMC Chapters 1.30 and 1.40 CVMC, as appropriate.
1.41.080 Reserved.
1.41.090 Reserved.
1.41.100 Administrative citations.
A. The Council finds that there is a need for an alternative method of enforcement for minor
violations of the Municipal Code and applicable state codes. The Council further finds that an
appropriate method of enforcement for minor violations is an administrative citation program.
The procedure established in this section shall be in addition to criminal, civil or any other
legal remedy established by law which may be pursued to address violations of the Municipal
Code or applicable state code.
B. An administrative citation imposing an administrative fine can be issued to a responsible
party for violation of a regulatory provision of this code or state law., and the responsible party
Page 22 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
8
be required to pay an administrative fine. Administrative citations and penalties are particularly
appropriate in cases of structural, building and zoning violations that do not create an
immediate danger to health or safety if the responsible party has failed to correct the violation
after the issuance of a notice of violation pursuant to CVMC 1.41.030.
C. An administrative citation may be issued in lieu of a Notice of Violation or the initiation of
a criminal action for the same violation. Administrative citations are not a prerequisite to any
other remedy and need not be issued sequentially. However, in particularly egregious cases,
criminal enforcement may be appropriate for continuing violations if the administrative citation
is ignored by the responsible party.
D. The amount of fine attached to an administrative citation fine that may be imposed for
each separate violation of the same code section is as follows:
1. Administrative citation fines may be issued in the following amounts: Two hundred
fifty dollars ($250.00), fiveFiveOne hundred dollars ($5100.00), for a first violation; one
thousand dollars ($1,000200.00), or one thousand five hundred dollars for a second
violation within the 12 calendar months of the first violation; ($1,500.00). for each
additional violation occurring after the second violation and within 12 months of any prior
violation.
2 . In determining the amount of the fine to be imposed, the Department issuing officer
should consider the following factors:
a. Duration of the violation;
b. Frequency or occurrence of the violation;
c. Seriousness of the violation in relation to its threat or impact upon public health,
welfare or safety;
d. History of the violations;
e. Activity taken by the responsible party to obstruct or interfere with correction of the
problem;
f. Good faith or bad faith efforts by the responsible party to comply;
g. The impact of the violation on the surrounding property and community;
h. The financial ability of the responsible party to have corrected the violation in a
timely fashion.
3. Except, if a violation is determined or designated to be an infraction in the Municipal
Code, then the penalties are as follows:
a. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation.
b. A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation of the same
ordinance within one year.
c. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation of the
same ordinance within one year.
4. Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of local building and safety codes determined
or designated to be an infraction is punishable by the following:
a. A fine not exceeding one hundred thirty dollars ($130) for a first violation.
Page 23 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
9
b. A fine not exceeding seven hundred dollars ($700) for a second violation of the
same ordinance within one year.
c. A fine not exceeding one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300) for each
additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation.
1. A fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each
additional violation of the same ordinance within two years of the first violation
if the property is a commercial property that has an existing building at the time
of the violation and the violation is due to failure by the owner to remove visible
refuse or failure to prohibit unauthorized use of the property.
4. Issuance of an administrative citation and payment of the administrative fine does not
excuse compliance and corrective action regarding the violations. Although continuing
violations of the Municipal Code are separate offenses, the responsible party shall be
allowed a reasonable time of not more than 10 30 calendar days in which to correct the
violation before a second or subsequent administrative citation may be issued.
5.43. A responsible party may request administrative review of an administrative citation
pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC.
E. The administrative citation shall contain the following information:
1. Date of the violation;
2. Address and location of violation;
3. Description of violation;
4. Applicable codes and statutory sections violated;
5. Corrective action required;
6. An order to bring the violation into compliance;
7. Notice of the fines to be imposed;
8. A date, not less than 20 calendar days, by which payment of the fine must be made;
9. Location and acceptable methods for payment;
10. Notification that payment does not excuse correction of the violation;
11. Notice of right to request review pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC.
F. A party filing a timely request for review pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC shall post
a deposit with the Director of Development Services or designee. Enforcement of the
administrative fine shall be stayed pending the decision of a hearing examiner if a hearing is
requested. Procedures for review shall be in accordance with CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC.
The deposit will be returned if the appeal is granted. A final order is not subject to judicial
review after 20 days have elapsed from the date of its issuance, unless the party complies
with Government Code Section 53069.4. See CVMC 1.40.020(H). A final order may be
enforced pursuant to CVMC 1.41.160.
1.41.110 Civil penalties.
A. The Council finds that there is a need for alternative methods of enforcement of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code and applicable state codes. The Council further finds that the
Page 24 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
10
assessment of civil penalties through an administrative hearing procedure for code violations
is a necessary alternative method of code enforcement. The administrative assessment of
civil penalties established in this section is in addition to any other administrative or judicial
remedy established by law which may be pursued to address violations of the Municipal Code
or applicable codes.
B. Civil penalties may be assessed against a responsible party for continued violations of
the Municipal Code or applicable state codes, whether of the same section or any
combination, that reflect a continuing disregard for the requirements of such laws. The
Director of Development Services or designee may issue a notice and order to the responsible
party assessing a civil penalty pursuant to this section. The civil penalty may be enforced
against the responsible party as a lien pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.140.
C. Except for violations of land grading ordinances contained in CVMC Chapter 15.04 CVMC
and violations of commercial cannabis provisions contained in CVMC Chapter 5.19 CVMC,
civil penalties may be assessed at a rate not to exceed $2,500 per violation per day.
D. The civil penalty for violations of land grading permits or land grading work done without
the issuance of a permit shall be based on an estimate by the Director of Development
Services or designee of grading work performed. The rate of civil penalties shall be as follows:
1. Less than 250 cubic yards, but not meeting the requirements for an exemption from
grading permit under CVMC 15.04.150: $1,000 per violation;
2. Two hundred fifty-one (251) to 500 cubic yards: $5,000 per violation;
3. Five hundred one (501) to 1,000 cubic yards: $10,000 per violation;
4. Over 1,001 cubic yards: $25,000 per violation;
5. In the event any individual, firm, company, developer or property owner causes a
second violation of the land grading permit ordinance, either on the same property or
different property and whether or not part of the same development, the rate of civil
penalties shall be doubled. For third and subsequent violations, the rate of civil penalties
shall be multiplied by a factor of four.
E. Civil penalties for violations of CVMC Chapter 5.19 CVMC may be assessed at a rate not
to exceed $10,000 per violation per day.
F. Civil penalties under this section may be accrued retroactive to the date the violations
were first discovered, as evidenced by the issuance of a notice of violation pursuant to CVMC
Section 1.41.030, or any later date determined by the Director of Development Services or
designee. In determining the amount to be imposed on a daily rate, the Director of
Development Services or designee shall consider the following factors:
1. Duration of the violation;
2. Frequency or occurrence of the violation;
3. Frequency or occurrence of other violations during the period of accrual;
4. Seriousness of the violation in relation to its threat or impact upon public health,
welfare or safety;
5. History of the violations;
Page 25 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
11
6. Activity taken by the responsible party to obstruct or interfere with correction of the
problem;
7. Good faith or bad faith efforts by the responsible party to comply;
8. The impact of the violation on the surrounding property and community;
9. The financial ability of the responsible party to have corrected the violation in a timely
fashion.
G. The Director of Development Services or designee shall comply with CVMC Chapter 1.40
CVMC concerning notice of the proposed civil penalties and the right to a hearing to contest
or confirm. Unless contested, the notice and order shall be final and be enforced pursuant to
CVMC Section 1.41.160. If contested, the hearing examiner shall limit the hearing to the
following issues:
1. Whether the responsible party maintained a use or condition on real property that
violated the Municipal Code or state law on the dates specified; and
2. Whether the civil penalty assessed is consistent with the criteria expressed in
subsection (F) of this section. The hearing examiner may, however, exercise discretion
pursuant to CVMC Section 1.40.020(E) and increase or decrease the penalties assessed
to a level determined to be supported by the evidence meeting the criteria under
subsection (F) of this section.
H. The Director of Development Services or designee shall issue a final order based on the
proceedings under subsection (F) of this section and establish a date for payment, following
which date an enforcement lien may be imposed upon the property in accordance with
applicable law. The imposition of an enforcement lien may be made a part of the proceedings
and notice and order under CVMC Section 1.41.100 or this section.
1.41.120 Abatement action.
E. If a the responsible party fails or refuses to correct thea violation, proceedings may be
undertaken to abate any existing or resulting nuisance, pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.30
CVMC. Abatement orders authorize a the Department Director of Development Services , or
designee, to enter upon property and correct the violation or condition, or the removal of
encroachment upon public property. Enforcement costs may be imposed against the
responsible party and noncomplying property.
Procedures for the abatement of nuisances, when required for corrective action, are contained
in Chapter 1.30 CVMC.
1.41.130 Reserved.
1.41.140 Cost recovery.
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 38773, costs and penalties that may be recovered
and enforced against responsible parties under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. City’s direct cost for abatement of nuisances, together with applicable overhead;
Page 26 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
12
2. Costs of salary and applicable overhead of those City employees and contract
personnel involved in the investigation, enforcement and remediation or abatement of a
nuisance;
3. City costs for equipment use or rental;
4. Court costs and witness fees;
5. Costs of geotechnical, engineering and other technical services and studies;
6. Administrative fines and civil penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter;
7. Reinspection fees pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.060;
8. Costs of monitoring programs necessary for correcting, monitoring, abating or
mitigating nuisances and violation;
9. Any other fee, cost or expense reasonably and rationally related to the City’s
enforcement efforts to abate a nuisance or correct a violation of this code or applicable
state law;
10. Treble damages recoverable pursuant to Government Code Section 38773.7 (see
CVMC Section 1.41.160(B)).
B. Attorneys’ fees may be recovered by the prevailing party only in individual actions or
proceedings in which the City elects, at the initiation of that individual action or proceeding, to
seek recovery of its own attorneys’ fees. If the City does not elect, at the initiation of an
individual action or proceeding, to seek recovery of its own attorneys’ fees, no other party
shall seek or recover attorneys’ fees.
C. These costs may be recovered as a lien against the property following the procedures
under this Chapter or the waiver thereof by the responsible party.
1.41.150 Confirmation of costs.
Following the conclusion of the City’s remediation, abatement or corrective actions, the
Director of Development Services or designee shall notify the property owner and appropriate
responsible parties of a proposed assessment of costs against each individually and as a lien
or assessment against the real property that was the subject of abatement or corrective action.
Notice and an opportunity to be heard and contest the basis for the assessment of costs or
lien shall be provided to those parties in accordance with CVMC Chapter 1.40 CVMC.
Following any hearing or waiver thereof, the City Manager may then issue a final order of
confirmation of costs against the respective responsible parties.
1.41.160 Enforcement.
A. In accordance with Government Code Section 38773, the City Manager or a the Director
of Development Services, or both as appropriate, may enforce the confirmation of costs as
follows:
1. As a personal obligation against a responsible party; and
2. Either:
Page 27 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
13
a. As a recorded lien with the priority of a judgment lien in the real property records
of the county against any real property which was the subject of abatement or
corrective action; or
b. As an assessment against the property which was subject to abatement or
corrective action, to be collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.
B. The City Manager, City Attorney or the Director of Development Services is authorized to
obtain judicial enforcement for the foreclosure of the lien, where appropriate. In addition,
pursuant to Government Code Section 38773.7, the City Manager may seek treble damages
for the abatement costs where the corrective action arose out of or constituted a second or
subsequent civil or criminal judgment within a two-year period, as provided for in that section.
Enactment of this subsection constitutes the enactment of an ordinance authorizing the
recovery of treble damages in accordance with Government Code Section 38773.7.
1.41.170 Satisfaction of lien or obligation.
Upon payment in full by one or more responsible parties for all costs of enforcement and the
satisfactory completion of all corrective action required, the City Manager or a Director shall
promptly issue to all responsible parties a notice of compliance. The notice of compliance will
be signed and identify the affected real property by address, legal description and tax
assessor’s parcel number, and be recorded in the real property records of the county by the
Director if a lien was recorded.
1.41.180 Abatement fund.
The City Manager shall budget for estimated expenses for abatement and code enforcement
purposes in the annual budget process. Revenue received shall be deposited in a designated
account in the general fund. All penalties and fines collected under CVMC Section 1.41.140
shall be deposited intoto the general fund.
Section II. Cannabis Permits.
5.19.240 Renewal of City license.
A. An application for renewal of a City License shall be filed with the City Manager’s office
at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the current City License.
B. Any City Licensee submitting an application less than 60 calendar days before its
expiration shall be required to pay a late renewal application fee, as established by resolution
of the City Council. Any renewal application filed less than 30 business calendar days before
its expiration may be rejected by the City on that basis alone. Any renewal application filed
without the required renewal application fee may also be rejected by the City on that basis
alone.
C. The renewal application shall be submitted on a form issued or approved by the City.
D. The Applicant shall pay a fee in an amount to be set by the City Council to cover the
costs incurred by the City to administer the program created under this Chapter.
Page 28 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
14
E. An application for renewal of a City License may be denied if any of the following grounds
exists:
1. 1. Any of the grounds for suspension or revocation under CVMC Section
5.19.260;.
2. 2. The City License has been suspended or revoked at the time of the
application;.
3. 3. The Commercial Cannabis Business has any outstanding tax obligations
owed to the City;
4. The Commercial Cannabis Business has any pending action against the
business including, but not limited to civil, criminal, or administrative actions;
3.5. The Commercial Cannabis Business has not been in regular and continuous
operation in the four months prior to the renewal application;.
4.6. 4. The City Licensee fails to or is unable to renew its State License;. or
5.7. 5. The City Licensee has made a false, misleading or fraudulent statement or
omission of fact as to any information provided to City pursuant to this Chapter.
F. The City Manager is authorized to make all decisions concerning the issuance of a
renewal license. In making the decision, the City Manager is authorized to impose additional
conditions on a renewal license, if it is determined to be necessary to ensure compliance
with State or local laws and regulations or to preserve the public health, safety or welfare.
G. The City Manager shall serve the City Licensee, either Personally or by first class mail
addressed to the address listed on the renewal application, with dated written notice of the
City Manager’s decision to approve or deny the renewal, and the right of the City Licensee
to seek judicial review of the City Manager’s decision.
H. If a City Licensee submits the required renewal application, but a written approval from
the City has not been received prior to the expiration of the subject City License, such license
shall be deemed conditionally renewed until service of the City Manager’s written renewal
decision. If thea renewal application has not been received prior to the expiration date, the
license is considered to be no longer effective and expired and all related Commercial
Cannabis Activity must cease.
I. If a renewal application is denied, the City License shall no longer be effective and all
related Commercial Cannabis Activity must cease immediately. A Person denied a renewal
may file a new application pursuant to this Chapter no sooner than one year from the date of
the rejectiondenial.
Section III. Public Noticing and Appeal Processing Timeframes.
10.84.020 Parking prohibited on portions of private property.
Subsections A thru C remain unchanged.
D. When parking is not available under subsections (A) through (C) of this section, then
consideration shall be given by the Zoning Administrator to select a parking area on the
opposite side of the lot or other appropriate locations on the property as per CVMC Section
19.62.110. Any interested party may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the
Planning Commission. Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and
Page 29 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
15
specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which the claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. The appeal shall be on a form provided
by the Development Services Department and filed in writing with the City Clerk’s Office
within 10 calendarbusiness days of the Administrator’s action and accompanied by the
required appeal fee(s). Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development
Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public
hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also
be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the
exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule
the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application,
then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The
decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Unmounted campers and camper shells shall may not be placed in the front yard, driveway,
or unscreened (by solid six-foot-high fence or hedge) exterior side yard setback area for a
period of more than 72 hours.
12.24.110 Installation of public improvements – Appeal of Director of Development
Services’ ruling – Application and fees.
If the Director of Development Services denies the request for a waiver of obligation to install
improvements, a written application for appeal on forms provided by the Development
Services Department shall be filed with the City Clerk’s Office to appeal such denial and
shall be accompanied by the required appeal fee(s). Said appeal shall specify therein that
the decision was in error and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which
the claim of error is based, supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the
City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal
is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. The appeal
shall be heard by the Planning Commission. Said application must be filed within 10
calendarbusiness days from the date on which the Director of Development Services made
the their ruling, be accompanied by the required appeal fee, and include a written statement
specifically describing all of the bases of the appeal and shall provide supporting
documentation.
Following the filing of a complete application, including all associated fees, the Development
Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set a hearing before the
Planning Commission at a regularly-scheduled meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be final. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
12.40.060 Appeal – Decision authority.
Upon receipt of such appeal, the City Clerk shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to
place the matter upon the agenda of a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. The
Page 30 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
16
meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
The decision of the City Council shall be final.
15.04.260 Appeals – Time limit for filing – Form.
An interested party may appeal to the Planning Commission from any decision of the City
Engineer within 10 calendarbusiness days after said decision. Appeals shall be in writing
and shall state the specific nature of the appeal. Said appeal shall specify therein that the
decision was in error and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which the
claim of error is based, supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City
Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is
based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Appeals shall
be on forms provided by the Development Services Department and filed with the City
Clerk’s Office and accompanied by the required appeal fee(s). Once a valid application for
appeal has been filed, the City Clerk’s Office shall notify the Director of Development
Services who shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be final. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
17.28.040 Lighting plans – Approval required when.
All lighting plans in multiple-family, commercial, and industrial zones shall be submitted to
the Zoning Administrator for approval prior to installation thereof. Should the City disapprove
of the plans, a written appeal by an interested party shall be on forms provided by the
Development Services Department and filed with the City Clerk’s Office and accompanied
by the required appeal fee(s). Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error
and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for a public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not
able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after
the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within
a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
18.12.125 Appeals from determinations – Procedure.
In the event that an interested party is dissatisfied with a determination of the Planning
Commission, they may appeal to the City Council by filing a written statement with the City
Clerk stating the reasons for appeal within 10 business dayscalendar days following the
Page 31 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
17
determination. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the City Clerk shall take
no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled
Council meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
18.12.150 Planning Commission – Public hearing – Notice.
In the event that a public hearing is held, notice shall be mailed to the subdivider and to the
owners of all property within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property involved at
least 10 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The last known name and address
of each owner as shown on the records of the County Assessor may be used for the
aforementioned notice. In the coastal zone, notice shall be given at least 10 calendar days
before the public hearing of the time, date, and place of such hearing, including a general
description of the area to be affected, and the street address, if any, of the property involved.
Said notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
In addition, notice of the hearing shall be given by mail or delivery to all persons, including
businesses, corporations, or other public and private entities, shown on the last equalized
assessment roll as owning real property within 500 feet of the property that is the subject of
the proposed change, as well as all residents within 100 feet of the property which is the
subject of the proposed change, the California Coastal Commission, and any person who
has filed a written request with the Director of Development Services. Such a request may
be submitted at any time during the calendar year and shall apply for the balance of the
calendar year. A reasonable fee may be imposed on persons requesting such notice for
purpose of recovering the cost of such mailing. Substantial compliance with these provisions
shall be sufficient, and technical failure to comply shall not affect the validity of any action
taken pursuant to the procedures of this chapter or the certified local coastal program.
18.16.220 Approval – Appeal.
The decision of the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer may be
appealed by an interested party to the Planning Commission. A written notice of appeal must
be filed with the Development Services Department within 10 business dayscalendar days
of the date the City CouncilPlanning Commission was noticed that the final map was under
review for final approval. Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and
specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
18.18.090 Appeals from determinations – Procedure.
If an interested party is dissatisfied with any determination of the City Engineer as to whether
the property division qualifies as a parcel map division, or as to any requirements or
Page 32 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
18
conditions which they seek to impose, they may then appeal the determination within 10
business dayscalendar days to the Planning Commission by filing a written statement on
forms provided by the Development Services Department with the City Clerk’s Office and
accompanied by the required appeal fee(s) stating with specificity all of the reasons for
appeal and providing supporting evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk
and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based
shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid
application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no
longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar
days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence,
the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60
calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall
be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission
shall be final.
18.18.120 Tentative parcel map – Waiver – Appeal.
An interested party is provided the opportunity to appeal the decision in writing to the
Development Services Department within 10 business dayscalendar days of decision of the
City Engineer. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services
Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. Any application for a tentative
parcel map waiver shall be filed as outlined in the subdivision manual. The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be final.
18.20.210 Approval – Appeal – Procedure.
If an interested party is dissatisfied with any determination of the City Engineer as to whether
the property division qualifies as a parcel map division, or, as to any requirements or
conditions imposed, they may then appeal the determination within 10 business
dayscalendar days to the Planning Commission by filing a written statement on forms
provided by the Development Services Department with the City Clerk’s Office stating, with
specificity, all of the reasons for appeal (with supporting evidence), and accompanied by the
required appeal fee(s). Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal has
been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days
to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing
date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the
circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the
valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time
thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.12.070 Hearings – Notice required – Methods and additional contents of notice.
Page 33 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
19
Notices of the time, place, and purpose of such hearing shall be given in the following
manner:
A. By at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City as provided
in the Charter, not less than 120 business dayscalendar days prior to the date set for hearing
for an action involving the adoption of an ordinance, or, 10 calendar days prior to the date
set for the hearing involving the adoption of a resolution;
B. By mailing a postal card or letter to all of the owners of property within 500 feet of the
exterior boundary of the property involved, as well as the owner of the subject property, said
owners being established for this purpose by an examination of the assessment records
held in the office of the City Clerk; provided, however, that in such cases where the
ownership has recently changed and such knowledge is available to the Development
Services Director or designee, notice shall also be sent in this manner to the current
occupants of said property. The notice boundary may be increased at the discretion of the
Development Services Director; or
C. In certain instances where mailed notice of hearing is deemed to be impractical, notice
may be effected by posting upon the subject property, and within the area of the subject
property, a notice bearing the same information as contained in the notice to be mailed. Said
notice shall be mailed or posted at least 120 calendarbusiness days prior to the date set for
the public hearing for an action involving the adoption of an ordinance, or, 10 calendar days
prior to the date set for the hearing involving the adoption of a resolution., and Tthe
Development Services Director or theirhis authorized representative shall sign an affidavit
of mailing to be held in the record. It is further provided that no defect or irregularity in the
giving of such notice shall invalidate the public hearing if said interested parties receive
actual notice by any other means and are aware of the matter to be considered at the public
hearing;. or
D. Notices shall be mailed to any individuals who have requested in writing to be provided
public notices. A fee, in the amount as presently designated or as may be in the future
amended in the master fee schedule, shall accompany each request.
19.14.050 Public hearing – Mandatory when – Consolidation of public hearings for
multiple permit applications.
Subsection A remains unchanged.
B. An interested party who disagrees with the ruling of the Zoning Administrator may appeal
such ruling to the Planning Commission within 10 calendarbusiness days from the date on
which the decision was made. Said appeal shall be in writing, accompanied by the required
appeal fee(s), and filed with the City Clerk upon forms provided by the Development
Services Department and shall specify therein that the decision of the Zoning Administrator
was in error and identify the facts and circumstances on which the claim of error is based,
with supporting evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. If an appeal is filed within the time limit
specified, it shall automatically stay the proceedings in the matter until a determination is
made by the Planning Commission. Upon the filing of the appeal, the City Clerk’s Office
shall notify the Director of Development Services who will set the matter for public hearing,
Page 34 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
20
giving the same notice as required in CVMC 19.12.070 and 19.12.080. The Zoning
Administrator shall transmit to the Planning Commission a copy of its decision and findings,
minutes of the hearing and all other evidence, maps, papers, and exhibits upon which the
Zoning Administrator made its decision. The hearing on said appeal shall be processed by
the City Clerk in the same manner as a permit within the original jurisdiction of the Zoning
Administrator. In such cases, a public hearing as provided herein shall be mandatory. Once
a valid, written application for appeal has been filed, the City Clerk’s Office Development
Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public
hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also
be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the
exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule
the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application,
then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision
of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Subsection C remains unchanged.
19.14.090 Conditional use permit – Public hearing procedure – Finding of facts.
Not more than 10 calendarbusiness days following the decision, the decision maker,
whether Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission, shall make a written finding
specifying the acts relied upon in rendering said decision, fully setting forth the facts and
circumstances that fulfill or fail to fulfill the requirements of this section and CVMC Section
19.14.080, and, in situations where approval was granted, the conditions and safeguards
deemed necessary and desirable for such approval. A copy of this written finding of facts
shall be filed with the Development Services Director and mailed to the applicant. The
decision shall become final on the eleventh11th calendar day following the decision, except
where an appeal is taken as provided herein.
19.14.120 Conditional use permit – Appeals of Planning Commission decision –
City Clerk duties.
Once a valid application for an appeal has been filed, the City Clerk shall take no longer
than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Council
meeting, and, giving the same notice as required in CVMC Sections 19.12.060 through
19.12.080. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The City Clerk shall send the Development Services Department a
duplicate copy of the appeal and request the Planning Commission to transmit to the City
Council a copy of its decision and findings, minutes of the hearing and all other evidence,
maps, papers and exhibits upon which the Planning Commission made its decision. The
decision of the City Council shall be final.
19.14.180 Variance – Public hearing – Procedure – Notice required.
Except for applications for limited relief as described in CVMC Section 19.14.030(B), a
public hearing for a variance shall be held by the Zoning Administrator in the following
manner:
Page 35 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
21
The Zoning Administrator shall publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City not less than 10 calendarbusiness days prior to the date of said
hearing. In addition to the notice in the newspaper, notice of hearing may be made, at the
option of the Zoning Administrator, by mail to owners of record of surrounding property within
500 feet of the property for which said variance is requested. Failure of owners to receive
notice of hearing shall in no way affect the validity of action taken.
19.14.210 Variance – Zoning Administrator authority – Notice of action.
The Zoning Administrator may approve said variance, may grant said variance subject to
specified conditions, or may deny said variance. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the
applicant within 10 calendarbusiness days of action taken.
19.14.240 Variance – Appeals – Procedure generally – Effect of filing – Public
hearing.
An interested party may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the Planning
Commission, within 10 business dayscalendar days from the date on which said decision
was made. Said appeal shall be written and filed with the City Clerk’s Office on forms
provided by the Development Services Department, and shall specify therein that the
decision of the Zoning Administrator was in error and specifically identify all of the facts and
circumstances on which claim of error is based (supported by evidence), and shall be
accompanied by the required appeal fee(s). Failure to timely file an appeal with the City
Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is
based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid
application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no
longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting, and, in compliance with noticing requirements set forth
herein in CVMC Sections 19.12.070 and 19.12.080. The meeting date shall also be no more
than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be final. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Where an application for a variance is included in a consolidated hearing and is neither
approved nor denied by the Planning Commission, , due to failure to achieve a majority
vote, the applicant shall have the right to a rehearing at the next Planning Commission. All
other proceedings pertaining to appeals shall continue to apply.
19.14.370 Planned unit development – Public hearing – Time – Notice required.
A public hearing shall be held by the Planning Commission and City Council as provided
herein:
Page 36 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
22
A. Such hearing before the City Council shall be set for public hearing by the City Clerk
within 30 calendar days. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days
after the Planning Commission’s action;
B. The secretary of the Commission and City Clerk shall publish notice of hearings in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 10 calendarbusiness days prior to
the date of said hearings. Failure of owners to receive notice of hearings shall in no way
affect the validity of action taken.
19.14.480 Site plan and architectural approval – Building Inspector authority –
Appeals.
A. Following site plan and architectural approval by the Zoning Administrator as provided
in this chapter, a copy of the decision resolution of the Zoning Administrator shall be filed
with the Development Services Departmentirector and mailed to the applicant. Appeals from
determinations by the Zoning Administrator shall be sent in writing by an interested party to
the Development Services Department for a hearing before the Planning Commission. In
the absence of such request being filed within 10 business dayscalendar days after
determination by the Zoning Administrator, the determination shall be final.
B. A written appeal shall be filed by the applicant or an interested party with the
Development Services Department on a form required by the Development Services
Director, and, to be accompanied by the nonrefundable required fee therefore. The appeal
shall include a statement of the reasons supporting the appeal, including a demonstration
that any issues being raised were raised before the Zoning Administrator. Failure to timely
file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances
on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by
the City. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services
Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly-scheduled Planning Commission meeting, and, giving the same notice as
required in CVMC Sections 19.12.070 and 19.12.080. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter.
C. Upon the hearing of an appeal, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, affirm,
reverse or modify, in whole or in any part, any determination of the Zoning Administrator.
The resolution shall contain findings of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to
meet any applicable site plan and architectural principles in CVMC Section 19.14.470, the
provisions of the design manual or any design standards required for the project, or other
nonconformity with the requirements of this chapter. A copy of the decision resolution of the
Planning Commission shall be filed with the Development Services Director, and mailed to
the applicant. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.14.486 Landscape plan approval – Application – Accompanying documents –
Fee.
Subsection A remains unchanged.
Page 37 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
23
B. Appeal. The Zoning Administrator shall approve, conditionally approve or deny
landscape plans. An interested party may appeal a denial or conditions imposed upon
approval by filing a written appeal to the Development Services Department, in accordance
with CVMC Section 19.14.050, within 10 business dayscalendar days of receipt of
notification of denial or conditional approval from the Zoning Administrator. Such shall be in
writing on the form promulgated by the Development Services Department, accompanied
by the required fee(s), and shall specify therein the action(s) of the Zoning Administrator is
inconsistent with the landscape manual and/or other applicable ordinances, manuals or
policies of the City, with supporting evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City
Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is
based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid
application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no
longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar
days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence,
the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60
calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall
be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The Planning Commission may grant,
conditionally grant, or deny the appeal. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be
final, and shall be based upon the landscape manual, and/or other applicable ordinances,
manuals, or policies of the City.
19.14.490 Home occupations – Permit required when – Restrictions and
requirements – Revocation when – Appeals.
Subsections A thru C remain unchanged.
O. The Development Services Department may impose such conditions on the issuance of
the permit as are necessary to ensure that the use will have no adverse effect on the
neighborhood, and it shall be unlawful for a home occupation to be carried on in violation of
such conditions or so as not to conform with the requirements of this section.
A home occupation permit shall be revoked by the Director of Development Services upon
violation of any requirement of this chapter, or of any condition or limitation of any permit
issued, unless such violation is corrected within 15 calendar days of notice of such violation,
and any such permit may be revoked for repeated violation of the requirements of this
section or of the conditions of such permit.
In the event of denial of any permit, or the revocation thereof, or of objection to the limitations
placed thereon, an interested party may then appeal the determination within 10
calendarbusiness days to the Planning Commission by filing a written statement with the
Development Services Department, stating the reasons for appeal. Once a valid application
for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than
30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing in front of the Planning Commission.
The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing
date.
Page 38 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
24
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, affirm,
reverse or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Director of Development
Services. The resolution must contain a finding of facts showing wherein the project meets
or fails to meet the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the design review
manual. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.14.573 Precise plan approval – Public hearings.
A public hearing shall be held by the Planning Commission and City Council as provided
herein:
A. The hearing before the City Council shall be set by the City Clerk within 30 calendar
days after Planning Commission action.
B. The secretary of the Planning Commission and City Clerk shall publish notice of hearings
in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 10 calendar business days
prior to the date of said hearings. Failure of owners to receive notice of hearings shall in no
way affect the validity of action taken. Any requested exceptions to the requirements of the
underlying zone shall be specified in the public hearing notice.
19.14.577 Precise plan approval – Modifications of the precise plan.
Requests for modifications shall be submitted to the Development Services Director in
written form and shall be accompanied by the required filing fee(s) and such additional
maps, statements or other information as may be required to support the modification. If the
proposed modification is deemed by the Development Services Director to be insignificant
in nature, the changes may be approved by the Director subject to the filing of a written
report to the Planning Commission and City Council. If, in the opinion of the Director of
Development Services, or designee, the proposed changes are significant in scope, the
applicant will be notified within 10 calendarbusiness days of the written request that a new
application and hearing will be required.
19.14.588 Design review – Appeal procedure.
A. An interested party may file an appeal from of the decision of the Zoning Administrator
to the Planning Commission within 10 business dayscalendar days after the decision is
made. The appeal shall be in writing and filed with the Development Services Department
on forms prescribed for the appeal, and shall specify therein the argument against the
decision of the Planning CommissionZoning Administrator. Once a valid application for
appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30
calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from
the application’s filing date.
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, affirm,
reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Zoning Administrator. The
resolution must contain a finding of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to meet
the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the design review manual. The
decision of the Planning Commission shall be final, unless an appeal is filed.
Page 39 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
25
B. An interested party may file an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission to
the City Council within 10 business dayscalendar days after the decision is made. The
appeal shall be in writing and filed with the City Clerk on forms prescribed for the appeal,
and shall specify therein the argument against the decision of the Planning Commission.
Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the City Clerk shall take no longer than
30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled City Council
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. Upon the hearing of such appeal, the City Council may, by
resolution, affirm, reverse or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Planning
Commission or Zoning Administrator for minor projects. The resolution must contain a
finding of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to meet the requirements of this
chapter and the provisions of the design review manual.
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the City Council may, by resolution, affirm, reverse or
modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Planning Commission. The resolution
must contain a finding of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to meet the
requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the design review manual. The decision
of the City Council shall be final.
19.48.060 P-C zone – Planning Commission action.
Following a public hearing, and upon making the required findings, the Planning
Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council for approval or modified
approval of a proposed P-C zone, and shall also adopt a resolution recommending that the
City Council adopt the general development plan as submitted or as modified. Such
recommendation and the recommended general development plan shall be forwarded to
the City Council for its consideration. If unable to make the required findings, the Planning
Commission shall deny said application, and, forward that recommendation to the City
Council.
19.58.430 Liquor stores in the C-N zone.
Establishments that include the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site use or consumption
may be allowed in the C-N zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit. The Zoning
Administrator shall hold a public hearing in accordance with CVMC Sections 19.14.060
through 19.14.090 upon giving notice thereof in accordance with CVMC Sections 19.12.070
and 19.12.080. A conditional use permit shall not be granted unless the Zoning Administrator
or other issuing authority finds in his or her sole discretion, and based on substantial
evidence in view of the entire record, that all of the facts required by CVMC Sections
19.14.080 exist, and that approval of the permit will not result in an overconcentration of
such facilities. Overconcentration may be found to exist based on (A) the number and
location of existing facilities; (B) compliance with State Alcohol Beverage Control
overconcentration standards in effect at the time of project consideration; (C) the impact of
the proposed facility on crime; and (D) the impact of the proposed facility on traffic volume
and traffic flow. The Police Department or other appropriate City departments may provide
evidence at the hearing. A permit to operate may be restricted by any reasonable conditions
including, but not limited to, limitations on hours of operation. The decision of the Zoning
Administrator may be appealed.
Page 40 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
26
Such appeal shall be directed to the Planning Commission and must be filed in writing with
the Development Services Department within 10 business dayscalendar days after the
decision is made, as provided in CVMC Section 19.14.100, and accompanied by the
required appeal fee(s). Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and
specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. If a valid appeal application is received
within the time limit, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30
calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from
the application’s filing date. The Planning Commission must make the same written findings
required of the Zoning Administrator herein in order to grant the permit, and, the decision of
the Planning Commission shall be final. .
19.60.810 Processing of applications.
Subsections A thru F remain unchanged.
G. Appeals. All sign permit applications shall be initially reviewed by the Zoning
Administrator. An interested party may appeal any sign- related decision to the Planning
Commission. A written notice of appeal must be filed with the Development Services
Department within 10 business dayscalendar days of when the decision was delivered or
sent to applicant and all known concerned persons, or the last day on which a decision could
have been timely rendered. Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error
and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The appellate body must conduct a hearing and consider evidence,
and render a written decision. The hearing must follow normal procedures for agendizing
and giving public notice. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final. Unless
time is waived by the applicant, any permit or approval on which the City does not render a
definite decision within the required time shall be deemed denied, and the time for appeal
or filing judicial review shall commence on the last date on which the City could have issued
a decision.
Subsections H thru K remain unchanged.
19.66.220 Appeals of determinations.
The Zoning Administrator’s action with respect to the performance standards procedures
may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 business dayscalendar days
following said action. In the absence of such appeal, the Zoning Administrator’s
determination shall be final. Any such appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in
Page 41 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
27
error and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is
based, supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to
identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result
in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. If a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not
able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after
the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within
a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.89.080 Abandonment.
Subsection A remains unchanged.
B. Notice, Appeal and Hearing. A written notice of the determination of abandonment, as
noted in subsection (A) of this section, shall be sent by certified first class mail, return receipt
requested, or personally delivered to the operator of the wireless telecommunications facility
at said operator’s business address on file with the City or the operator’s agent for service
of process on file with the California Secretary of State. Service shall be effective on the
date the notice was signed for or received. If the mailed notice is returned unsigned, service
shall be deemed effective three 3 business dayscalendar days after the mailing of a
duplicate notice by regular first-class mail. The notice shall explain the consequences of
failing to remove the facility and identify all hearing/appeal rights.
The operator may appeal in writing to the Development Services Department the
determination of abandonment within 10 business dayscalendar days of being served with
the notice. The appeal shall include a statement of the reasons supporting the appeal,
including a demonstration that any issues being raised were raised before the Zoning
Administrator, and supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk
and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based
shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid
application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no
longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar
days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence,
the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60
calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be
scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The operator may present at the hearing any
relevant evidence on the issue of abandonment.
The Planning Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify with or without conditions the
determination of abandonment and shall make written findings in support of its decision. The
decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Subsection C remains unchanged.
21.12.030 Appeals.
Page 42 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
28
An interested party may appeal in writing the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the City
Clerk’s Office within 10 business dayscalendar days after the date of the decision. Failure
to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and
circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and
not processed by the City. Once a valid application has been received, the City Clerk’s Office
shall notify the Director of Development Services who shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing and placed on an agenda for a regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar
days from the application’s filing date. The appeal shall address in writing each of the
findings for denial on a form prescribed by the City and shall submit a fee pursuant to CVMC
Section 21.12.020 for appeals of historic preservation matters. The decision of the Planning
Commission shall be considered final.
Section IV. Development Impact Fee Project Exemptions.
3.50.100 Development projects exempt from the Fee.
A.Development Projects by public agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of the
Fee if those Projects are designed to provide the public service for which the agency is
charged (“Public Purpose”). not be exempt from the provisions of the Fee unless the
agency demonstrates that the Project will not generate measurable demand for public
facilities funded by the Fee. Any exempted public project must document the basis for
exemption through a nexus analysis approved by the City.
B. Nonprofit Community Purpose Facilities may be exempted from the Fee only if the City
prepares and adopts findings demonstrating that the proposed development will not
generate measurable public facility demand or that the public benefit warrants City-
subsidized payment of the facility costs from other funding sources. The cost of exempted
impacts shall not be redistributed to private development subject to the Fee.are also exempt
inasmuch as these institutions provide benefit to the community as a whole, including all
land use categories which are the subject matter of the Fee. The City Council hereby
determines that it is appropriate to spread any impact such Nonprofit Community Purpose
Facilities might have to the other land use categories subject to the Fee. In the event that a
court determines that the exemption herein extended to Nonprofit Community Purpose
Facilities shall for any reason be invalid, the City Council hereby allocates the Nonprofit
Community Purpose Facilities’ fair share to the City of Chula Vista and not to any of the land
use categories which are the subject matter of the development impact land use categories.
The last Subsection remains unchanged.
3.54.100 Development projects exempt from the fees.
A. Development Projects by public agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of the
Fee if those Projects are designed to provide the public service for which the agency is
charged (“Public Purpose”). not be exempt from the provisions of the Fee unless the
agency demonstrates that the Project will not generate measurable demand for public
Page 43 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
29
facilities funded by the Fee. Any exempted public project must document the basis for
exemption through a nexus analysis approved by the City.
B. Nonprofit Community Purpose Facilities may be exempted from the Fee only if the City
prepares and adopts findings demonstrating that the proposed development will not
generate measurable public facility demand or that the public benefit warrants City-
subsidized payment of the facility costs from other funding sources. The cost of exempted
impacts shall not be redistributed to private development subject to the Fee.are also exempt
inasmuch as these institutions provide benefit to the community as a whole, including all
land use categories which are the subject matter of the Fee. The City Council hereby
determines that it is appropriate to spread any impact such Nonprofit Community Purpose
Facilities might have to the other land use categories subject to the Fee. In the event that a
court determines that the exemption herein extended to Nonprofit Community Purpose
Facilities shall for any reason be invalid, the City Council hereby allocates the Nonprofit
Community Purpose Facilities’ fair share to the City of Chula Vista and not to any of the land
use categories which are the subject matter of the development impact land use categories.
The last Subsection remains unchanged.
Section V. Hydrogen Fueling Facilities.
19.30.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in the C-O zone are as follows:
A. Medical and dental offices and clinics and medical, optical and dental
laboratories, not including the manufacture of pharmaceutical or other products for
general sale or distribution;
B. Administrative and executive offices;
C. Professional offices, for lawyers, engineers, and architects;
D. Financial offices, including banks, and real estate and other general business
offices;
E. Any other office use which is determined by the Commission to be of the same
general character as the above-permitted uses;
F. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
G. Prescription pharmacies (see CVMC Section 19.04.002 for definition);.
H. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.34.020 Permitted uses.
The following are the principal permitted uses in a C-N district:
Page 44 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
30
A. Grocery, fruit or vegetable store;
B. Bakery;
C. Drugstore;
D. Barbershop and beauty shop;
E. Clothes-cleaning pickup agency with incidental pressing;
F. Business or professional office;
G. Restaurant, cafe or soda fountain, not including entertainment, dancing or sale
of liquor, beer, or other alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises or drive-
in car service;
H. Commercial parking lot for passenger vehicles, subject to the requirements of
CVMC Sections 19.62.010 through 19.62.130;
I. Coin-operated laundry, with maximum capacity washing units of 20 pounds and
comparable drying equipment, and clothes-cleaning agency;
J. Any other retail business or service establishment supplying commodities or
performing services for residents of the neighborhood which is determined by the
Planning Commission to be of the same general character as the above-mentioned
retail business or service uses, and open during normal business hours of the above
uses;
K. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, such
as incidental storage facilities and satellite dish antennas, in accordance with the
provisions of CVMC Sections 19.22.030(F)(1) through (9);
L. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;.
M. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.36.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in the C-C zone are as follows:
A. Stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services for
residents of the City as a whole or the surrounding community such as department
stores, specialty shops, banks, business offices, and other financial institutions and
personal service enterprises;
B. Restaurants, and sale of beer or other alcoholic beverages for consumption on
the premises only where the sale is incidental with the sale of food;
C. Bona fide antique shops, but not including secondhand stores or junk stores;
Page 45 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
31
D. Parking structures and off-street parking lots, subject to the provisions of CVMC
Section 19.58.230;
E. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
F. Massage parlors, subject to the provisions of CVMC Chapter 5.36 CVMC;
G. Any other retail business or service establishment which the Zoning Administrator
finds to be consistent with the purpose of this title and which will not impair the present
or potential use of adjacent properties;
H. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and
satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC Sections
19.22.030(F)(1) through (9);
I. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
J. Mixed commercial-residential projects, if designated by the Chula Vista General
Plan as MUR, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.205;.
K. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.38.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in the C-V zone are as follows:
A. Hotels/motels, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.210, with such
incidental businesses to serve the customer or patron; provided, such incidental uses
and businesses not otherwise permitted in this zone shall be operated in the same
building and in conjunction with this permitted use;
B. Restaurants with a cocktail lounge as an integral part;
C. Art galleries;
D. Handicraft shops and workshops;
E. Bona fide antique shops, but not including secondhand stores or junk stores;
F. Theaters;
G. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and
satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC Sections
19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13);
H. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
I. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
Page 46 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
32
J. Artists’ supply and materials stores;
K. Clothing sales (new).;
L. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.40.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in a C-T zone are as follows:
A. Stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services for
residents of the City as a whole or the surrounding community, such as department
stores, banks, business offices and other financial institutions and personal service
enterprises;
B. New car dealers and accessory sale of used cars (see CVMC Section 19.40.030
for used car lots); electric vehicle (“EV”) service and sales; boat and equipment sales
and rental establishments, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.070;
C. Hotels/motels, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.210;
D. Retail shops for the sale of auto parts and accessories, souvenirs, curios and
other products, primarily to serve the traveling public;
E. Restaurants and cocktail lounges (dance floors subject to the provisions of CVMC
Section 19.58.115 and CVMC Chapter 5.26 CVMC);
F. Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.050;
G. Bakery and creamery establishments;
H. Printing and publishing or lithographic shops;
I. Commercial recreation facilities, such as swimming pools, bowling alleys, and
skating rinks, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.040;
J. Plant nurseries;
K. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and
satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC Sections
19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13);
L. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
M. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
N. Sexually oriented businesses, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.024;
Page 47 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
33
O. Used clothing sales;
P. Knitting and weaving shops;
Q. Upholstery shops;
R. Massage parlors, subject to the provisions of CVMC Chapter 5.36 CVMC;.
S. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.42.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I-R zone are as follows:
A. Laboratories; research, experimental, film, electronic or testing;
B. Manufacture and assembly of electronic instruments and devices;
C. Manufacture and assembly of office computing and accounting machines and
typewriters;
D. Manufacture and assembly of electric measuring instruments and test equipment;
E. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
F. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC Sections 19.58.320 and
19.60.600(E)(2);
G. Any other research or any light manufacturing use determined by the
Commission to be of the same general character as the above-permitted uses;.
H. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.44.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I-L zone are as follows:
A. Manufacturing, printing, assembling, processing, repairing, bottling, or packaging
of products from previously prepared materials, not including any prohibited use in
this zone;
B. Manufacturing of electrical and electronic instruments, devices and components;
C. Wholesale businesses, storage and warehousing;
D. Laboratories; research, experimental, film, electronic and testing;
E. Truck, trailer, mobilehome, boat and farm implement sales establishments;
Page 48 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
34
F. Public and private building material sales yards, service yards, storage yards, and
equipment rental;
G. Minor auto repair;
H. Laundries, laundry services, and dyeing and cleaning plants, except large-scale
operations;
I. Car washing establishments, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.060;
J. Electric vehicle (“EV”) service and sales;
K. Plumbing and heating shops;
L. Exterminating services;
M. Animal hospitals and veterinarians, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.050;
N. The manufacture of food products, drugs, pharmaceuticals and the like, excluding
those in CVMC Section 19.44.050;
O. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
P. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC Sections 19.58.320 and
19.60.600(E)(2);
Q. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
R. Emergency shelters, limited subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.143;.
S. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.46.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I zone are as follows:
A. Any manufacturing, processing, assembling, research, wholesale, or storage
uses except as hereinafter modified;
B. Automobile and metal appliance manufacturing and assembly, structural steel
fabricating shops and machine shops;
C. Brick or pottery manufacturing and stone or monument works;
D. Trucking yards, terminals, and distributing operations;
E. Liquefied natural gas plants;
Page 49 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
35
F. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC Sections 19.58.320 and
19.60.600(E)(2);
G. Any other use which is determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above uses;.
H. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
Section VI. Temporary and Permanent Storage Containers.
19.58.445 Portable storage and shipping containers.
A. Purpose and Scope. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum
development standards for the placement and maintenance of portable shipping and
storage containers within the City in order to maintain the aesthetic appearance of
the City, preserve property values, and protect the public health, safety and welfare.
These standards are in addition to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Wherever there is a conflict between this section and other laws or regulations, the
more restrictive standard shall apply.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
“Portable storage container” means a container typically no larger than eight feet
by eight and one-half feet by 16 feet, and transported to a designated location
for temporary storage purposes.
Examples include, but are not limited to, Portable On Demand Storage (“PODS”)
and U-Haul “U-Box” containers.
“Shipping container” means an industrial, portable vessel typically not greater
than 40 feet in length, intended for the large-scale shipping or transportation of
goods or commodities, and generally designed to be mounted on a rail car, truck,
or ship.
C. Allowed Uses. The use of portable storage containers and shipping containers
shall comply with the regulations applicable to the zoning district in which they are
used. Failure to abide by these regulations shall be subject to fine and nuisance
abatement pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.30 CVMC.
1. Residential Districts (R Districts).
a. Shipping containers shall not be allowed in any residential zoning district,
except in conjunction with an active construction permit.
b. Portable storage containers shall be permitted in any residential zoning
district only if confined solely within an existing driveway, or, within the public
right-of-way with an approved temporary encroachment permit at the
discretion of the City Engineer.
2. Commercial Districts (C Districts).
Page 50 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
36
a. Shipping containers shall be permitted as an accessory use in the C-T
and C-C zones, subject to the standards set forth in this section.
b. Portable storage containers shall be permitted in any commercial zoning
district, including the C-T and C-C zones, subject to the standards set forth
in this section.
3. Industrial Districts (I Zones).
a. Within the I-L and I zones, shipping containers shall be permitted by right
as either an accessory use, or a principal use with an approved Design
Review Permit, subject to the standards set forth in this section.
4. Other Districts Not Specified. Shipping containers and portable storage
containers are prohibited unless expressly allowed.
Subsections D thru F remain unchanged.
G. Development Standards – Portable Storage Containers. Use of portable storage
containers shall be subject to the following limitations and approval of an
encroachmentuse permit byfrom the City Engineer.
1. Frequency. No more than one portable storage container shall be placed on
a single lot or parcel of land within a residential zone.
2. Location. On private property, portable storage containers shall first be
placed within a garage, and secondly within a driveway and not blocking a
sidewalk. Portable storage containers shall be placed on private property, and
not within the public right-of-way. If the subject property does not have a
driveway, a portable storage container may be placed in the public right-of-way
with an approved temporary encroachment permit by the City Engineer.
3. Duration. Portable storage containers placed on private property shall not
remain longer than 30 consecutive calendar days. Portable storage containers
placed within the public right-of-way with an approved temporary encroachment
permit by the City Engineer, shall not remain longer than 14 consecutive calendar
days. Under no circumstances may a portable storage container be allowed on
the same lot or parcel for more than 90 total days in a calendar year.
4. Use. Portable storage containers shall only be used for the storage of goods,
materials, equipment, or property. Portable storage containers shall not be used
to store or transport hazardous materials or substances, including, but not limited
to, the following: solid waste, hazardous materials, explosives, or unlawful
substances or materials. Nonstorage use of portable storage containers is not
allowed.
5. Permittee Responsibilities. The permittee shall be responsible for ensuring
that the portable storage container is removed in a safe manner and that no
debris or materials remain on or around the portable storage container site.
Page 51 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
37
The remaining Subsections remain unchanged.
Section VII. Recreational Vehicle Storage and Habitation.
19.58.330 Trailers.
(See definition in CVMC Section 19.04.002.)
A. It is unlawful to use a camping trailer, motorhome, camper, or travel trailer for living or
sleeping purposes except when parked within a licensed recreational vehicle park or
mobilehome park, as provided elsewhere in this title, or when used on a temporary basis
not to exceed a period of seven days, in any given 30 thirty- calendar- day period, by guests
or visitors of residents of the City and said vehicle is parked upon the property of the
resident.
1. No more than a total of two motorhomes or camping trailers shall be parked
at any time on a residentially zoned property (R districts) or a property with a
residential use.
2. Appurtenances of recreational vehicles and camping trailers, including but not
limited to pop-outs (slide-outs) or covers, shall not extend over any property lines.
The remaining Subsections remain unchanged.
19.58.400 Recreational vehicle storage yards.
A. An application to establish a recreational vehicle (RV) storage yard (storage area for
motorhomes, camping trailers, boats and other recreation equipment) shall address the
following issues: (1) height limit for stored items, (2) screening (landscaping and fencing),
(3) surfacing, (4) access to the site, (5) office facilities, (6) customer parking, (7) lighting, (8)
hours of operation, (9) security, (10) signing, (11) surrounding land uses and structures. The
application shall also be accompanied by a comprehensive list of items which would be
eligible for storage. Any subsequent additions to the list shall be subject to the approval of
the Director of Development Services, or designee.
The approval of an RV storage yard granted by the Planning Commission to represent an
interim use of land based upon zoning, development patterns, and/or pending plans in the
area shall be subject to a review and report filed each year by the owner with the
Development Services Department. Failure to file the report or abide by the conditions of
approval shall cause the matter to be set for a rehearing before the Planning Commission
to consider revocation of the permit or other appropriate corrective action. Permits for interim
RV storage yards shall be granted for a maximum period of five years with extensions
subject to rehearing before the Planning Commission.
B. Recreational vehicles, specifically motorhomes and camping trailers, parked on a
residentially zoned property (R districts) or a property with a residential use, shall not be
used as a dwelling, permanent or temporary.
1. No more than a total of two motorhomes or camping trailers shall be parked at any time
on a residentially zoned property (R districts) or a property with a residential use.
Page 52 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
38
Section VIII. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be, invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional; by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby
declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the
Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section IX. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section X. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth (30th) day after its final
passage.
Section XI. Publication.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Roy Sapa’u Marco Verdugo
Director of Development Services City Attorney
Page 53 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
1
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA COMPREHENSIVELY AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND
FINANCE), TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS), TITLE 10
(VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE 12 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION), TITLE 17 (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY), TITLE 18 (SUBDIVISIONS),
TITLE 19 (PLANNING AND ZONING), AND TITLE 21 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION)
WHEREAS, necessary amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”) have
been identified to help further streamline and clarify permit processes and regulations; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Development Oversight Committee (“Oversight Committee”) was
formed to work with staff in identifying areas within the Development Services Department
needing improvement and assisting in developing workable solutions; and
WHEREAS, staff presented the draft CVMC amendments to the Oversight Committee,
which recommended adoption; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislative action was reviewed for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and determined that the action qualifies for the
“common sense” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action
involves only updates and modifications to the CVMC, including creating additional standards for
temporary storage containers, streamlining permitting of fueling facilities, and clarifying the
process for administrative citations. Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC
with procedural and clerical changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in
development potential within the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use
and zoning policies of the CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and
type of these procedural and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no
possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS City staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the Ordinance
with the proposed changes to CVMC; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing and consideration of the Staff Report and related materials for
this matter, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 12, 2025, to
consider said CVMC amendments at the time and place as advertised in the Council Chambers,
276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 6-0-1 to continue the Item to the January 14,
2026, meeting to provide the Planning Commission additional time to review the proposed
amendments, and for Staff to further research questions brought up by the Commission during the
hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the subject Ordinance on
January 14, 2026, and voted _____ to adopt Resolution No. ______, and thereby recommends
that the City Council adopt the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on the subject CVMC
amendments and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in
Page 54 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
2
a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the Planning Commission Resolution No.
2026-____, and the Staff Report and related materials for this matter, the hearing was held to
consider said CVMC amendments and Ordinance at the time and place as advertised in the Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find and ordain
as follows:
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds that the proposed amendments to the
CVMC identified in this Ordinance No. qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The action involves only updates and modifications
to the CVMC, including creating additional standards for temporary storage containers,
streamlining permitting of fueling facilities, and clarifying the process for administrative citations.
Furthermore, the action of updating and modifying the CVMC with procedural and clerical
changes will not result in an intensification of uses or a change in development potential within
the City above what already is permitted under the existing land use and zoning policies of the
CVMC that are being updated. Based on an analysis of the nature and type of these procedural
and clerical changes to the CVMC, there is a certainty that there is no possibility that the action
may have a significant effect on the environment.
FURTHER, the Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section I. Administrative Citations and Enforcement Procedures.
Chapter 1.41
ADMINISTRATIVE
REMEDIES
Sections:
1.41.010 Purpose and intent.
1.41.020 Reserved
1.41.030 Notice of violation.
1.41.040 Recordation of notice of violation.
1.41.050 Nonissuance of permits.
1.41.060 Reinspection fees.
1.41.070 Cease and desist orders.
1.41.080 Reserved.
1.41.090 Reserved.
1.41.100 Administrative citations.
1.41.110 Civil penalties.
1.41.120 Abatement action.
Page 55 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
3
1.41.130 Reserved.
1.41.140 Cost recovery.
1.41.150 Confirmation of costs.
1.41.160 Enforcement.
1.41.170 Satisfaction of lien or obligation.
1.41.180 Abatement fund.
1.41.010 Purpose and intent.
A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish administrative remedies for
obtaining prompt compliance in the correction of both major and minor violations of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code and state law. Conditions in violation of the Municipal Code or state law
which affect conditions upon or uses of real property within the City of Chula Vista are hereby
designated nuisances.
B. Each day a violation exists on real property is a continuing and additional violation, and
all remedies, penalties and assessments are cumulative.
C. The remedies established in and through this chapter may cross reference, consolidate
or incorporate by reference, as applicable, enforcement methods established elsewhere in
this code, in order to create a uniform process for prompt code compliance, administrative
due process and effective enforcement.
D. Various steps or procedures under this chapter may require notice and a hearing pursuant
to CVMC Chapter 1.40. When appropriate, notice and hearing requirements for separate
administrative actions may be consolidated.
E. The City Manager, any Director and the City Attorney are each authorized to utilize and
initiate the remedies established in this chapter and CVMC Chapters 1.30 and 1.40.
F. The remedies in CVMC Title 1 may be used as a supplement to criminal or judicial
enforcement action, or both, or in lieu thereof. Selection of one method shall not preclude the
use of any other method or combination of methods when appropriate.
G. The terms “abatement,” “City Manager,” “code enforcement officer,” “Director,”
“nuisance,” and “responsible party” are as defined in CVMC Section 1.04.010.
1.41.020 Reserved.
1.41.030 Notice of violation.
A. A code enforcement officer is authorized to serve a notice of violation upon a responsible
party for any violation of the Municipal Code. The notice of violation will describe the violation,
the dates and location of the violation, the applicable code section(s), the corrective action
required and a date for compliance reinspection. The responsible party will be advised that a
reinspection fee (CVMC Section 1.41.060) will be imposed for a second and all subsequent
reinspection if compliance is not voluntarily obtained, and that an administrative citation, civil
Page 56 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
4
penalty, or any other remedy may also be imposed until the property is brought into
compliance. The responsible party will be allowed a reasonable amount of time to correct a
violation. Typical compliance times may range between of 10 and 30 calendar days
dependent upon the nature of the violation(s). Immediate corrections may be required for
violations that are easily corrected or present an imminent risk to health and safety. A code
enforcement officer may extend the compliance time frame if appropriate. The notice of
violation will inform the responsible party of the potential costs and consequences that may
be imposed if voluntary compliance is not obtained within the time prescribed. If the violation
is corrected in accordance with the terms of the notice of violation, no costs or charges will be
imposed.
B. Service of a notice of violation is effective upon delivery or mailing pursuant to this section.
Failure or refusal to sign does not invalidate the notice of violation and subsequent
proceedings.
C. The property will be reinspected for compliance. If the responsible party refuses to allow
inspection, after a reasonable demand, the code enforcement officer may obtain an inspection
warrant pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1822.50. Failure of the responsible party
to allow inspection may result in a separate criminal violation for the failure to allow inspection
(CCP Section 1822.57).
1.41.040 Recordation of notice of violation.
A. Whenever a violation on real property remains uncorrected after a notice of violation has
been issued, a copy of the notice of violation may be recorded by the Director of Development
Services or designee in the real property records of San Diego County if the following
prerequisites are met:
1. A violation has remained uncorrected on the property for at least 30 calendar days
following service of the notice of violation;
2. The property owner, if not the responsible party, has been notified of the prospective
recordation and been offered the opportunity to correct the violation;
3. The property owner and all of the responsible parties have been notified that
development permits shall be withheld during the time the property remains in violation
pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.050, except for those permits that are necessary to bring
the property into compliance; and
4. The responsible party and the property owner have been noticed and offered a
hearing pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 to contest the proposed corrective action and
the proposed recordation.
B. The Director of Development Services or designee is authorized to record the notice of
violation pursuant to this section upon issuance of the final order.
C. Cancellation of Recordation. The Director of Development Services or designee shall
issue to the property owner and other responsible parties a signed notice of compliance which
states on its face that it cancels the notice of violation once all violations have been corrected
and any administrative penalties, costs and fines involved in the enforcement process have
been paid. The notice of compliance shall be recorded by the Director of Development
Services or designee if the notice of violation was recorded.
Page 57 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
5
1.41.050 Nonissuance of permits.
After a notice of violation has been recorded against the property pursuant to CVMC Section
1.41.040, the Director of Development Services or designee shall withhold the issuance of
any permits for development as allowed by law upon that property, save for those permits
necessary to correct the violation(s). A party whose permits are to be withheld shall be noticed
as part of the recordation process pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.040 and offered a hearing
pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 in which to contest this decision.
1.41.060 Reinspection.
A. Reinspection fees are authorized to recover City costs when excessive time and effort are
required to obtain code compliance. Reinspection fees are an appropriate method to recover
costs that are disproportionately attributable to recalcitrant responsible parties.
B. After a notice of violation, administrative citation, or any other order is issued by the City
which requires corrective action by a responsible party, that party will be notified that it will be
liable for any reinspection fees necessary if the condition remains uncorrected. The first
inspection following the issuance of the notice of violation, citation or order is considered part
of the normal cost of enforcement and will not be charged if the condition is promptly
corrected. Otherwise, it will be included as part of the costs of enforcement.
C. Reinspection fees may be collected and enforced as part of the enforcement process or
in combination with other administrative proceedings under this chapter, provided the
responsible party was notified in advance of its liability for reinspection fees under subsection
(B) of this section. Appeals, service of notice and hearing procedures are established in
CVMC Chapter 1.40.
D. Reinspection fees will be charged on the basis of actual staff time utilized for the
inspection(s), based upon the master fee schedule.
1.41.070 Cease and desist orders.
A. The Director of Development Services or designee is authorized to issue a written cease
and desist order upon any person violating a provision of the Municipal Code through which
work is being performed without a permit, if required, or in violation of an issued permit. The
cease and desist order may be served personally or in accordance with CVMC Section
1.04.030.
B. It is unlawful for any person to whom a cease and desist order has been issued to
continue to perform work in violation of the terms of that order.
C. It is unlawful for any responsible party to whom a cease and desist order has been served
to continue to perform work or to allow another to continue to perform work in violation of the
terms of that order.
D. Prosecution under subsection (B) or (C) of this section does not bar prosecution or
administrative enforcement, or both, of the previous underlying violations for any or all days
the violation had been in existence, or for the continuance of the underlying violation.
Page 58 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
6
E. The Director of Development Services or code enforcement officer in whose presence a
violation of subsection (B) or (C) of this section occurs may arrest the violator without a
warrant, and a police officer may accept custody of that arrestee for criminal enforcement
processing.
F. The Director may initiate other administrative enforcement and compliance methods in
accordance with this chapter and CVMC Chapters 1.30 and 1.40, as appropriate.
1.41.080 Reserved.
1.41.090 Reserved.
1.41.100 Administrative citations.
A. The Council finds that there is a need for an alternative method of enforcement for minor
violations of the Municipal Code and applicable state codes. The Council further finds that an
appropriate method of enforcement for minor violations is an administrative citation program.
The procedure established in this section shall be in addition to criminal, civil or any other
legal remedy established by law which may be pursued to address violations of the Municipal
Code or applicable state code.
B. An administrative citation imposing an administrative fine can be issued to a responsible
party for violation of a regulatory provision of this code or state law.
C. An administrative citation may be issued in lieu of a Notice of Violation or the initiation of
a criminal action for the same violation. Administrative citations are not a prerequisite to any
other remedy and need not be issued sequentially.
D. The amount of fine attached to an administrative citation may be imposed for each
separate violation of the same code section as follows:
1. Administrative citation fines may be issued in the following amounts: Two hundred
fifty dollars ($250), five hundred dollars ($500), one thousand dollars ($1,000), or one
thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).
2 . In determining the amount of the fine to be imposed, the issuing officer should
consider the following factors:
a. Duration of the violation;
b. Frequency or occurrence of the violation;
c. Seriousness of the violation in relation to its threat or impact upon public health,
welfare or safety;
d. History of the violations;
e. Activity taken by the responsible party to obstruct or interfere with correction of the
problem;
f. Good faith or bad faith efforts by the responsible party to comply;
g. The impact of the violation on the surrounding property and community;
Page 59 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
7
h. The financial ability of the responsible party to have corrected the violation in a
timely fashion.
3. Except, if a violation is determined or designated to be an infraction in the Municipal
Code, then the penalties are as follows:
a. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation.
b. A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation of the same
ordinance within one year.
c. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation of the
same ordinance within one year.
4. Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of local building and safety codes determined
or designated to be an infraction is punishable by the following:
a. A fine not exceeding one hundred thirty dollars ($130) for a first violation.
b. A fine not exceeding seven hundred dollars ($700) for a second violation of the
same ordinance within one year.
c. A fine not exceeding one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300) for each
additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation.
1. A fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each
additional violation of the same ordinance within two years of the first violation
if the property is a commercial property that has an existing building at the time
of the violation and the violation is due to failure by the owner to remove visible
refuse or failure to prohibit unauthorized use of the property.
4. Issuance of an administrative citation and payment of the administrative fine does not
excuse compliance and corrective action regarding the violations. Although continuing
violations of the Municipal Code are separate offenses, the responsible party shall be
allowed a reasonable time of not more than 10 calendar days in which to correct the
violation before a second or subsequent administrative citation may be issued.
5. A responsible party may request administrative review of an administrative citation
pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40.
E. The administrative citation shall contain the following information:
1. Date of the violation;
2. Address and location of violation;
3. Description of violation;
4. Applicable codes and statutory sections violated;
5. Corrective action required;
6. An order to bring the violation into compliance;
7. Notice of the fines to be imposed;
8. A date, not less than 20 calendar days, by which payment of the fine must be made;
9. Location and acceptable methods for payment;
10. Notification that payment does not excuse correction of the violation;
Page 60 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
8
11. Notice of right to request review pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40.
F. A party filing a timely request for review pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.40 shall post a
deposit with the Director of Development Services or designee. Enforcement of the
administrative fine shall be stayed pending the decision of a hearing examiner if a hearing is
requested. Procedures for review shall be in accordance with CVMC Chapter 1.40. The
deposit will be returned if the appeal is granted.
1.41.110 Civil penalties.
A. The Council finds that there is a need for alternative methods of enforcement of the Chula
Vista Municipal Code and applicable state codes. The Council further finds that the
assessment of civil penalties through an administrative hearing procedure for code violations
is a necessary alternative method of code enforcement. The administrative assessment of
civil penalties established in this section is in addition to any other administrative or judicial
remedy established by law which may be pursued to address violations of the Municipal Code
or applicable codes.
B. Civil penalties may be assessed against a responsible party for continued violations of
the Municipal Code or applicable state codes, whether of the same section or any
combination, that reflect a continuing disregard for the requirements of such laws. The
Director of Development Services or designee may issue a notice and order to the responsible
party assessing a civil penalty pursuant to this section. The civil penalty may be enforced
against the responsible party as a lien pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.140.
C. Except for violations of land grading ordinances contained in CVMC Chapter 15.04 and
violations of commercial cannabis provisions contained in CVMC Chapter 5.19, civil penalties
may be assessed at a rate not to exceed $2,500 per violation per day.
D. The civil penalty for violations of land grading permits or land grading work done without
the issuance of a permit shall be based on an estimate by the Director of Development
Services or designee of grading work performed. The rate of civil penalties shall be as follows:
1. Less than 250 cubic yards, but not meeting the requirements for an exemption from
grading permit under CVMC 15.04.150: $1,000 per violation;
2. Two hundred fifty-one (251) to 500 cubic yards: $5,000 per violation;
3. Five hundred one (501) to 1,000 cubic yards: $10,000 per violation;
4. Over 1,001 cubic yards: $25,000 per violation;
5. In the event any individual, firm, company, developer or property owner causes a
second violation of the land grading permit ordinance, either on the same property or
different property and whether or not part of the same development, the rate of civil
penalties shall be doubled. For third and subsequent violations, the rate of civil penalties
shall be multiplied by a factor of four.
E. Civil penalties for violations of CVMC Chapter 5.19 may be assessed at a rate not to
exceed $10,000 per violation per day.
F. Civil penalties under this section may be accrued retroactive to the date the violations
were first discovered, as evidenced by the issuance of a notice of violation pursuant to CVMC
Section 1.41.030, or any later date determined by the Director of Development Services or
Page 61 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
9
designee. In determining the amount to be imposed on a daily rate, the Director of
Development Services or designee shall consider the following factors:
1. Duration of the violation;
2. Frequency or occurrence of the violation;
3. Frequency or occurrence of other violations during the period of accrual;
4. Seriousness of the violation in relation to its threat or impact upon public health,
welfare or safety;
5. History of the violations;
6. Activity taken by the responsible party to obstruct or interfere with correction of the
problem;
7. Good faith or bad faith efforts by the responsible party to comply;
8. The impact of the violation on the surrounding property and community;
9. The financial ability of the responsible party to have corrected the violation in a timely
fashion.
G. The Director of Development Services or designee shall comply with CVMC Chapter 1.40
concerning notice of the proposed civil penalties and the right to a hearing to contest or
confirm. Unless contested, the notice and order shall be final and be enforced pursuant to
CVMC Section 1.41.160. If contested, the hearing examiner shall limit the hearing to the
following issues:
1. Whether the responsible party maintained a use or condition on real property that
violated the Municipal Code or state law on the dates specified; and
2. Whether the civil penalty assessed is consistent with the criteria expressed in
subsection (F) of this section. The hearing examiner may, however, exercise discretion
pursuant to CVMC Section 1.40.020(E) and increase or decrease the penalties assessed
to a level determined to be supported by the evidence meeting the criteria under
subsection (F) of this section.
H. The Director of Development Services or designee shall issue a final order based on the
proceedings under subsection (F) of this section and establish a date for payment, following
which date an enforcement lien may be imposed upon the property in accordance with
applicable law. The imposition of an enforcement lien may be made a part of the proceedings
and notice and order under CVMC Section 1.41.100 or this section.
1.41.120 Abatement action.
If a responsible party fails or refuses to correct a violation, proceedings may be undertaken to
abate any existing or resulting nuisance, pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.30. Abatement orders
authorize the Director of Development Services or designee, to enter upon property and
correct the violation or condition, or the removal of encroachment upon public property.
Enforcement costs may be imposed against the responsible party and noncomplying property.
Page 62 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
10
1.41.130 Reserved.
1.41.140 Cost recovery.
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 38773, costs and penalties that may be recovered
and enforced against responsible parties under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. City’s direct cost for abatement of nuisances, together with applicable overhead;
2. Costs of salary and applicable overhead of those City employees and contract
personnel involved in the investigation, enforcement and remediation or abatement of a
nuisance;
3. City costs for equipment use or rental;
4. Court costs and witness fees;
5. Costs of geotechnical, engineering and other technical services and studies;
6. Administrative fines and civil penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter;
7. Reinspection fees pursuant to CVMC Section 1.41.060;
8. Costs of monitoring programs necessary for correcting, monitoring, abating or
mitigating nuisances and violation;
9. Any other fee, cost or expense reasonably and rationally related to the City’s
enforcement efforts to abate a nuisance or correct a violation of this code or applicable
state law;
10. Treble damages recoverable pursuant to Government Code Section 38773.7 (see
CVMC Section 1.41.160(B)).
B. Attorneys’ fees may be recovered by the prevailing party only in individual actions or
proceedings in which the City elects, at the initiation of that individual action or proceeding, to
seek recovery of its own attorneys’ fees. If the City does not elect, at the initiation of an
individual action or proceeding, to seek recovery of its own attorneys’ fees, no other party
shall seek or recover attorneys’ fees.
C. These costs may be recovered as a lien against the property following the procedures
under this Chapter or the waiver thereof by the responsible party.
1.41.150 Confirmation of costs.
Following the conclusion of the City’s remediation, abatement or corrective actions, the
Director of Development Services or designee shall notify the property owner and appropriate
responsible parties of a proposed assessment of costs against each individually and as a lien
or assessment against the real property that was the subject of abatement or corrective action.
Notice and an opportunity to be heard and contest the basis for the assessment of costs or
lien shall be provided to those parties in accordance with CVMC Chapter 1.40. Following any
hearing or waiver thereof, the City Manager may then issue a final order of confirmation of
costs against the respective responsible parties.
Page 63 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
11
1.41.160 Enforcement.
A. In accordance with Government Code Section 38773, the City Manager or the Director
of Development Services, or both as appropriate, may enforce the confirmation of costs as
follows:
1. As a personal obligation against a responsible party; and
2. Either:
a. As a recorded lien with the priority of a judgment lien in the real property records
of the county against any real property which was the subject of abatement or
corrective action; or
b. As an assessment against the property which was subject to abatement or
corrective action, to be collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.
B. The City Manager, City Attorney or the Director of Development Services is authorized to
obtain judicial enforcement for the foreclosure of the lien, where appropriate. In addition,
pursuant to Government Code Section 38773.7, the City Manager may seek treble damages
for the abatement costs where the corrective action arose out of or constituted a second or
subsequent civil or criminal judgment within a two-year period, as provided for in that section.
Enactment of this subsection constitutes the enactment of an ordinance authorizing the
recovery of treble damages in accordance with Government Code Section 38773.7.
1.41.170 Satisfaction of lien or obligation.
Upon payment in full by one or more responsible parties for all costs of enforcement and the
satisfactory completion of all corrective action required, the City Manager or a Director shall
promptly issue to all responsible parties a notice of compliance. The notice of compliance will
be signed and identify the affected real property by address, legal description and tax
assessor’s parcel number, and be recorded in the real property records of the county by the
Director if a lien was recorded.
1.41.180 Abatement fund.
The City Manager shall budget for estimated expenses for abatement and code enforcement
purposes in the annual budget process. Revenue received shall be deposited in a designated
account in the general fund. All penalties and fines collected under CVMC Section 1.41.140
shall be deposited into the general fund.
Section II. Cannabis Permits.
5.19.240 Renewal of City license.
A. An application for renewal of a City License shall be filed with the City Manager’s office
at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the current City License.
B. Any City Licensee submitting an application less than 60 calendar days before its
expiration shall be required to pay a late renewal application fee, as established by resolution
of the City Council. Any renewal application filed less than 30 calendar days before its
Page 64 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
12
expiration may be rejected by the City on that basis alone. Any renewal application filed
without the required renewal application fee may also be rejected by the City on that basis
alone.
C. The renewal application shall be submitted on a form issued or approved by the City.
D. The Applicant shall pay a fee in an amount to be set by the City Council to cover the
costs incurred by the City to administer the program created under this Chapter.
E. An application for renewal of a City License may be denied if any of the following grounds
exists:
1. Any of the grounds for suspension or revocation under CVMC Section 5.19.260;
2. The City License has been suspended or revoked at the time of the application;
3. The Commercial Cannabis Business has any outstanding tax obligations owed
to the City;
4. The Commercial Cannabis Business has any pending action against the
business including, but not limited to civil, criminal, or administrative actions;
5. The Commercial Cannabis Business has not been in regular and continuous
operation in the four months prior to the renewal application;
6. The City Licensee fails to or is unable to renew its State License; or
7. The City Licensee has made a false, misleading or fraudulent statement or
omission of fact as to any information provided to City pursuant to this Chapter.
F. The City Manager is authorized to make all decisions concerning the issuance of a
renewal license. In making the decision, the City Manager is authorized to impose additional
conditions on a renewal license, if it is determined to be necessary to ensure compliance
with State or local laws and regulations or to preserve the public health, safety or welfare.
G. The City Manager shall serve the City Licensee, either Personally or by first class mail
addressed to the address listed on the renewal application, with dated written notice of the
City Manager’s decision to approve or deny the renewal, and the right of the City Licensee
to seek judicial review of the City Manager’s decision.
H. If a City Licensee submits the required renewal application, but a written approval from
the City has not been received prior to the expiration of the subject City License, such license
shall be deemed conditionally renewed until service of the City Manager’s written renewal
decision. If a renewal application has not been received prior to the expiration date, the
license is considered to be expired and all related Commercial Cannabis Activity must cease.
I. If a renewal application is denied, the City License shall no longer be effective and all
related Commercial Cannabis Activity must cease immediately. A Person denied a renewal
may file a new application pursuant to this Chapter no sooner than one year from the date of
the denial.
Section III. Public Noticing and Appeal Processing Timeframes.
10.84.020 Parking prohibited on portions of private property.
Subsections A thru C remain unchanged.
Page 65 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
13
D. When parking is not available under subsections (A) through (C) of this section, then
consideration shall be given by the Zoning Administrator to select a parking area on the
opposite side of the lot or other appropriate locations on the property as per CVMC Section
19.62.110. Any interested party may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the
Planning Commission. Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and
specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which the claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. The appeal shall be on a form provided
by the Development Services Department and filed in writing with the City Clerk’s Office
within 10 calendar days of the Administrator’s action and accompanied by the required
appeal fee(s). Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services
Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be final.
Unmounted campers and camper shells shall not be placed in the front yard, driveway, or
unscreened (by solid six-foot-high fence or hedge) exterior side yard setback area for a
period of more than 72 hours.
12.24.110 Installation of public improvements – Appeal of Director of Development
Services’ ruling – Application and fees.
If the Director of Development Services denies the request for a waiver of obligation to install
improvements, a written application for appeal on forms provided by the Development
Services Department shall be filed with the City Clerk’s Office to appeal such denial and
shall be accompanied by the required appeal fee(s). Said appeal shall specify therein that
the decision was in error and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which
the claim of error is based, supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the
City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal
is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. The appeal
shall be heard by the Planning Commission. Said application must be filed within 10
calendar days from the date on which the Director of Development Services made the
ruling, be accompanied by the required appeal fee, and include a written statement
specifically describing all of the bases of the appeal and shall provide supporting
documentation.
Following the filing of a complete application, including all associated fees, the Development
Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set a hearing before the
Planning Commission at a regularly-scheduled meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the
Planning Commission shall be final. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Page 66 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
14
12.40.060 Appeal – Decision authority.
Upon receipt of such appeal, the City Clerk shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to
place the matter upon the agenda of a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. The
meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
The decision of the City Council shall be final.
15.04.260 Appeals – Time limit for filing – Form.
An interested party may appeal to the Planning Commission from any decision of the City
Engineer within 10 calendar days after said decision. Appeals shall be in writing and shall
state the specific nature of the appeal. Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision
was in error and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which the claim of
error is based, supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk
and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based
shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Appeals shall be on
forms provided by the Development Services Department and filed with the City Clerk’s
Office and accompanied by the required appeal fee(s). Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the City Clerk’s Office shall notify the Director of Development Services who
shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60
calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable
diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within
60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall
be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission
shall be final.
17.28.040 Lighting plans – Approval required when.
All lighting plans in multiple-family, commercial, and industrial zones shall be submitted to
the Zoning Administrator for approval prior to installation thereof. Should the City disapprove
of the plans, a written appeal by an interested party shall be on forms provided by the
Development Services Department and filed with the City Clerk’s Office and accompanied
by the required appeal fee(s). Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error
and specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for a public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not
able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after
the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within
a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Page 67 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
15
18.12.125 Appeals from determinations – Procedure.
In the event that an interested party is dissatisfied with a determination of the Planning
Commission, they may appeal to the City Council by filing a written statement with the City
Clerk stating the reasons for appeal within 10 calendar days following the determination.
Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the City Clerk shall take no longer than
30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Council
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
18.12.150 Planning Commission – Public hearing – Notice.
In the event that a public hearing is held, notice shall be mailed to the subdivider and to the
owners of all property within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property involved at
least 10 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing. The last known name and address
of each owner as shown on the records of the County Assessor may be used for the
aforementioned notice. In the coastal zone, notice shall be given at least 10 calendar days
before the public hearing of the time, date, and place of such hearing, including a general
description of the area to be affected, and the street address, if any, of the property involved.
Said notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
In addition, notice of the hearing shall be given by mail or delivery to all persons, including
businesses, corporations, or other public and private entities, shown on the last equalized
assessment roll as owning real property within 500 feet of the property that is the subject of
the proposed change, as well as all residents within 100 feet of the property which is the
subject of the proposed change, the California Coastal Commission, and any person who
has filed a written request with the Director of Development Services. Such a request may
be submitted at any time during the calendar year and shall apply for the balance of the
calendar year. A reasonable fee may be imposed on persons requesting such notice for
purpose of recovering the cost of such mailing. Substantial compliance with these provisions
shall be sufficient, and technical failure to comply shall not affect the validity of any action
taken pursuant to the procedures of this chapter or the certified local coastal program.
18.16.220 Approval – Appeal.
The decision of the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer may be
appealed by an interested party to the Planning Commission. A written notice of appeal must
be filed with the Development Services Department within 10 calendar days of the date the
City Council was noticed that the final map was under review for final approval. Said appeal
shall specify therein that the decision was in error and specifically identify all the facts and
circumstances on which claim of error is based, supported by evidence. Failure to timely file
an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances
on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by
the City. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services
Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. The decision of the Planning
Commission shall be final.
Page 68 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
16
18.18.090 Appeals from determinations – Procedure.
If an interested party is dissatisfied with any determination of the City Engineer as to whether
the property division qualifies as a parcel map division, or as to any requirements or
conditions which they seek to impose, they may then appeal the determination within 10
calendar days to the Planning Commission by filing a written statement on forms provided
by the Development Services Department with the City Clerk’s Office and accompanied by
the required appeal fee(s) stating with specificity all of the reasons for appeal and providing
supporting evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not
able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after
the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within
a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
18.18.120 Tentative parcel map – Waiver – Appeal.
An interested party is provided the opportunity to appeal the decision in writing to the
Development Services Department within 10 calendar days of decision of the City Engineer.
Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department
shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60
calendar days from the application’s filing date. Any application for a tentative parcel map
waiver shall be filed as outlined in the subdivision manual. The decision of the Planning
Commission shall be final.
18.20.210 Approval – Appeal – Procedure.
If an interested party is dissatisfied with any determination of the City Engineer as to whether
the property division qualifies as a parcel map division, or, as to any requirements or
conditions imposed, they may then appeal the determination within 10 calendar days to the
Planning Commission by filing a written statement on forms provided by the Development
Services Department with the City Clerk’s Office stating, with specificity, all of the reasons
for appeal (with supporting evidence), and accompanied by the required appeal fee(s).
Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts
and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and
not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the
Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the
matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The
meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the
circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the
valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time
thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Page 69 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
17
19.12.070 Hearings – Notice required – Methods and additional contents of notice.
Notices of the time, place, and purpose of such hearing shall be given in the following
manner:
A. By at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City as provided
in the Charter, not less than 20 calendar days prior to the date set for hearing for an action
involving the adoption of an ordinance, or 10 calendar days prior to the date set for the
hearing involving the adoption of a resolution;
B. By mailing a postal card or letter to all of the owners of property within 500 feet of the
exterior boundary of the property involved, as well as the owner of the subject property, said
owners being established for this purpose by an examination of the assessment records
held in the office of the City Clerk; provided, however, that in such cases where the
ownership has recently changed and such knowledge is available to the Development
Services Director or designee, notice shall also be sent in this manner to the current
occupants of said property. The notice boundary may be increased at the discretion of the
Development Services Director;
C. In certain instances where mailed notice of hearing is deemed to be impractical, notice
may be effected by posting upon the subject property, and within the area of the subject
property, a notice bearing the same information as contained in the notice to be mailed. Said
notice shall be mailed or posted at least 20 calendar days prior to the date set for the public
hearing for an action involving the adoption of an ordinance, or, 10 calendar days prior to
the date set for the hearing involving the adoption of a resolution. The Development
Services Director or their authorized representative shall sign an affidavit of mailing to be
held in the record. It is further provided that no defect or irregularity in the giving of such
notice shall invalidate the public hearing if said interested parties receive actual notice by
any other means and are aware of the matter to be considered at the public hearing; or
D. Notices shall be mailed to any individuals who have requested in writing to be provided
public notices. A fee, in the amount as presently designated or as may be in the future
amended in the master fee schedule, shall accompany each request.
19.14.050 Public hearing – Mandatory when – Consolidation of public hearings for
multiple permit applications.
Subsection A remains unchanged.
B. An interested party who disagrees with the ruling of the Zoning Administrator may appeal
such ruling to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days from the date on which the
decision was made. Said appeal shall be in writing, accompanied by the required appeal
fee(s), and filed with the City Clerk upon forms provided by the Development Services
Department and shall specify therein that the decision of the Zoning Administrator was in
error and identify the facts and circumstances on which the claim of error is based, with
supporting evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. If an appeal is filed within the time limit
specified, it shall automatically stay the proceedings in the matter until a determination is
Page 70 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
18
made by the Planning Commission. Upon the filing of the appeal, the City Clerk’s Office
shall notify the Director of Development Services who will set the matter for public hearing,
giving the same notice as required in CVMC 19.12.070 and 19.12.080. The Zoning
Administrator shall transmit to the Planning Commission a copy of its decision and findings,
minutes of the hearing and all other evidence, maps, papers, and exhibits upon which the
Zoning Administrator made its decision. The hearing on said appeal shall be processed by
the City Clerk in the same manner as a permit within the original jurisdiction of the Zoning
Administrator. In such cases, a public hearing as provided herein shall be mandatory. Once
a valid, written application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services Department
shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60
calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable
diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within
60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall
be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission
shall be final.
Subsection C remains unchanged.
19.14.090 Conditional use permit – Public hearing procedure – Finding of facts.
Not more than 10 calendar days following the decision, the decision maker, whether Zoning
Administrator or Planning Commission, shall make a written finding specifying the acts relied
upon in rendering said decision, fully setting forth the facts and circumstances that fulfill or
fail to fulfill the requirements of this section and CVMC Section 19.14.080, and, in situations
where approval was granted, the conditions and safeguards deemed necessary and
desirable for such approval. A copy of this written finding of facts shall be filed with the
Development Services Director and mailed to the applicant. The decision shall become final
on the 11th calendar day following the decision, except where an appeal is taken as provided
herein.
19.14.120 Conditional use permit – Appeals of Planning Commission decision –
City Clerk duties.
Once a valid application for an appeal has been filed, the City Clerk shall take no longer
than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Council
meeting, and, giving the same notice as required in CVMC Sections 19.12.060 through
19.12.080. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The City Clerk shall send the Development Services Department a
duplicate copy of the appeal and request the Planning Commission to transmit to the City
Council a copy of its decision and findings, minutes of the hearing and all other evidence,
maps, papers and exhibits upon which the Planning Commission made its decision. The
decision of the City Council shall be final.
19.14.180 Variance – Public hearing – Procedure – Notice required.
Page 71 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
19
Except for applications for limited relief as described in CVMC Section 19.14.030(B), a
public hearing for a variance shall be held by the Zoning Administrator in the following
manner:
The Zoning Administrator shall publish a notice of hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City not less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of said hearing. In
addition to the notice in the newspaper, notice of hearing may be made, at the option of the
Zoning Administrator, by mail to owners of record of surrounding property within 500 feet of
the property for which said variance is requested. Failure of owners to receive notice of
hearing shall in no way affect the validity of action taken.
19.14.210 Variance – Zoning Administrator authority – Notice of action.
The Zoning Administrator may approve said variance, may grant said variance subject to
specified conditions, or may deny said variance. The Zoning Administrator shall notify the
applicant within 10 calendar days of action taken.
19.14.240 Variance – Appeals – Procedure generally – Effect of filing – Public
hearing.
An interested party may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the Planning
Commission, within 10 calendar days from the date on which said decision was made. Said
appeal shall be written and filed with the City Clerk’s Office on forms provided by the
Development Services Department, and shall specify therein that the decision of the Zoning
Administrator was in error and specifically identify all of the facts and circumstances on
which claim of error is based (supported by evidence), and shall be accompanied by the
required appeal fee(s). Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting, and, in compliance with noticing requirements set forth herein in CVMC Sections
19.12.070 and 19.12.080. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days
from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the
City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar
days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be
scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision of the Planning Commission
shall be final.
Where an application for a variance is included in a consolidated hearing and is neither
approved nor denied by the Planning Commission, due to failure to achieve a majority vote,
the applicant shall have the right to a rehearing at the next Planning Commission. All other
proceedings pertaining to appeals shall continue to apply.
19.14.370 Planned unit development – Public hearing – Time – Notice required.
A public hearing shall be held by the Planning Commission and City Council as provided
herein:
Page 72 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
20
A. Such hearing before the City Council shall be set for public hearing by the City Clerk
within 30 calendar days. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days
after the Planning Commission’s action;
B. The secretary of the Commission and City Clerk shall publish notice of hearings in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 10 calendar days prior to the date
of said hearings. Failure of owners to receive notice of hearings shall in no way affect the
validity of action taken.
19.14.480 Site plan and architectural approval – Building Inspector authority –
Appeals.
A. Following site plan and architectural approval by the Zoning Administrator as provided
in this chapter, a copy of the decision resolution of the Zoning Administrator shall be filed
with the Development Services Department and mailed to the applicant. Appeals from
determinations by the Zoning Administrator shall be sent in writing by an interested party to
the Development Services Department for a hearing before the Planning Commission. In
the absence of such request being filed within 10 calendar days after determination by the
Zoning Administrator, the determination shall be final.
B. A written appeal shall be filed by the applicant or an interested party with the
Development Services Department on a form required by the Development Services
Director, and, to be accompanied by the nonrefundable required fee therefore. The appeal
shall include a statement of the reasons supporting the appeal, including a demonstration
that any issues being raised were raised before the Zoning Administrator. Failure to timely
file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances
on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by
the City. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services
Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly-scheduled Planning Commission meeting, and, giving the same notice as
required in CVMC Sections 19.12.070 and 19.12.080. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, in the exercise of
reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal
hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application, then the
appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter.
C. Upon the hearing of an appeal, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, affirm,
reverse or modify, in whole or in any part, any determination of the Zoning Administrator.
The resolution shall contain findings of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to
meet any applicable site plan and architectural principles in CVMC Section 19.14.470, the
provisions of the design manual or any design standards required for the project, or other
nonconformity with the requirements of this chapter. A copy of the decision resolution of the
Planning Commission shall be filed with the Development Services Director, and mailed to
the applicant. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.14.486 Landscape plan approval – Application – Accompanying documents –
Fee.
Subsection A remains unchanged.
Page 73 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
21
B. Appeal. The Zoning Administrator shall approve, conditionally approve or deny
landscape plans. An interested party may appeal a denial or conditions imposed upon
approval by filing a written appeal to the Development Services Department, in accordance
with CVMC Section 19.14.050, within 10 calendar days of receipt of notification of denial or
conditional approval from the Zoning Administrator. Such shall be in writing on the form
promulgated by the Development Services Department, accompanied by the required
fee(s), and shall specify therein the action(s) of the Zoning Administrator is inconsistent with
the landscape manual and/or other applicable ordinances, manuals or policies of the City,
with supporting evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not
able under the circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after
the date of the valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within
a reasonable time thereafter. The Planning Commission may grant, conditionally grant, or
deny the appeal. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final, and shall be based
upon the landscape manual, and/or other applicable ordinances, manuals, or policies of the
City.
19.14.490 Home occupations – Permit required when – Restrictions and
requirements – Revocation when – Appeals.
Subsections A thru C remain unchanged.
O. The Development Services Department may impose such conditions on the issuance of
the permit as are necessary to ensure that the use will have no adverse effect on the
neighborhood, and it shall be unlawful for a home occupation to be carried on in violation of
such conditions or so as not to conform with the requirements of this section.
A home occupation permit shall be revoked by the Director of Development Services upon
violation of any requirement of this chapter, or of any condition or limitation of any permit
issued, unless such violation is corrected within 15 calendar days of notice of such violation,
and any such permit may be revoked for repeated violation of the requirements of this
section or of the conditions of such permit.
In the event of denial of any permit, or the revocation thereof, or of objection to the limitations
placed thereon, an interested party may then appeal the determination within 10 calendar
days to the Planning Commission by filing a written statement with the Development
Services Department, stating the reasons for appeal. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing in front of the Planning Commission. The meeting
date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, affirm,
reverse or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Director of Development
Page 74 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
22
Services. The resolution must contain a finding of facts showing wherein the project meets
or fails to meet the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the design review
manual. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.14.573 Precise plan approval – Public hearings.
A public hearing shall be held by the Planning Commission and City Council as provided
herein:
A. The hearing before the City Council shall be set by the City Clerk within 30 calendar
days after Planning Commission action.
B. The secretary of the Planning Commission and City Clerk shall publish notice of hearings
in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than 10 calendar days prior to the
date of said hearings. Failure of owners to receive notice of hearings shall in no way affect
the validity of action taken. Any requested exceptions to the requirements of the underlying
zone shall be specified in the public hearing notice.
19.14.577 Precise plan approval – Modifications of the precise plan.
Requests for modifications shall be submitted to the Development Services Director in
written form and shall be accompanied by the required filing fee(s) and such additional
maps, statements or other information as may be required to support the modification. If the
proposed modification is deemed by the Development Services Director to be insignificant
in nature, the changes may be approved by the Director subject to the filing of a written
report to the Planning Commission and City Council. If, in the opinion of the Director of
Development Services, or designee, the proposed changes are significant in scope, the
applicant will be notified within 10 calendar days of the written request that a new application
and hearing will be required.
19.14.588 Design review – Appeal procedure.
A. An interested party may file an appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the
Planning Commission within 10 calendar days after the decision is made. The appeal shall
be in writing and filed with the Development Services Department on forms prescribed for
the appeal, and shall specify therein the argument against the decision of the Zoning
Administrator. Once a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development Services
Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public hearing
at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no
more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the Planning Commission may, by resolution, affirm,
reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Zoning Administrator. The
resolution must contain a finding of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to meet
the requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the design review manual. The
decision of the Planning Commission shall be final, unless an appeal is filed.
B. An interested party may file an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission to
the City Council within 10 calendar days after the decision is made. The appeal shall be in
writing and filed with the City Clerk on forms prescribed for the appeal, and shall specify
Page 75 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
23
therein the argument against the decision of the Planning Commission. Once a valid
application for appeal has been filed, the City Clerk shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The
meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the City Council may, by resolution, affirm, reverse or
modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Planning Commission or Zoning
Administrator for minor projects. The resolution must contain a finding of facts showing
wherein the project meets or fails to meet the requirements of this chapter and the provisions
of the design review manual.
Upon the hearing of such appeal, the City Council may, by resolution, affirm, reverse or
modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Planning Commission. The resolution
must contain a finding of facts showing wherein the project meets or fails to meet the
requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the design review manual. The decision
of the City Council shall be final.
19.48.060 P-C zone – Planning Commission action.
Following a public hearing, and upon making the required findings, the Planning
Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council for approval or modified
approval of a proposed P-C zone, and shall also adopt a resolution recommending that the
City Council adopt the general development plan as submitted or as modified. Such
recommendation and the recommended general development plan shall be forwarded to
the City Council for its consideration. If unable to make the required findings, the Planning
Commission shall deny said application, and, forward that recommendation to the City
Council.
19.58.430 Liquor stores in the C-N zone.
Establishments that include the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site use or consumption
may be allowed in the C-N zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit. The Zoning
Administrator shall hold a public hearing in accordance with CVMC Sections 19.14.060
through 19.14.090 upon giving notice thereof in accordance with CVMC Sections 19.12.070
and 19.12.080. A conditional use permit shall not be granted unless the Zoning Administrator
or other issuing authority finds in his or her sole discretion, and based on substantial
evidence in view of the entire record, that all of the facts required by CVMC Sections
19.14.080 exist, and that approval of the permit will not result in an overconcentration of
such facilities. Overconcentration may be found to exist based on (A) the number and
location of existing facilities; (B) compliance with State Alcohol Beverage Control
overconcentration standards in effect at the time of project consideration; (C) the impact of
the proposed facility on crime; and (D) the impact of the proposed facility on traffic volume
and traffic flow. The Police Department or other appropriate City departments may provide
evidence at the hearing. A permit to operate may be restricted by any reasonable conditions
including, but not limited to, limitations on hours of operation. The decision of the Zoning
Administrator may be appealed.
Such appeal shall be directed to the Planning Commission and must be filed in writing with
the Development Services Department within 10 calendar days after the decision is made,
as provided in CVMC Section 19.14.100, and accompanied by the required appeal fee(s).
Page 76 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
24
Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and specifically identify all
the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based, supported by evidence. Failure
to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and
circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and
not processed by the City. If a valid appeal application is received within the time limit, the
Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the
matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The
meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date.
The Planning Commission must make the same written findings required of the Zoning
Administrator herein in order to grant the permit, and the decision of the Planning
Commission shall be final.
19.60.810 Processing of applications.
Subsections A thru F remain unchanged.
G. Appeals. All sign permit applications shall be initially reviewed by the Zoning
Administrator. An interested party may appeal any sign-related decision to the Planning
Commission. A written notice of appeal must be filed with the Development Services
Department within 10 calendar days of when the decision was delivered or sent to applicant
and all known concerned persons, or the last day on which a decision could have been
timely rendered. Said appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and
specifically identify all the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based,
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal
has been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar
days to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission
meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the
application’s filing date. The appellate body must conduct a hearing and consider evidence,
and render a written decision. The hearing must follow normal procedures for agendizing
and giving public notice. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final. Unless
time is waived by the applicant, any permit or approval on which the City does not render a
definite decision within the required time shall be deemed denied, and the time for appeal
or filing judicial review shall commence on the last date on which the City could have issued
a decision.
Subsections H thru K remain unchanged.
19.66.220 Appeals of determinations.
The Zoning Administrator’s action with respect to the performance standards procedures
may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days following said action.
In the absence of such appeal, the Zoning Administrator’s determination shall be final. Any
such appeal shall specify therein that the decision was in error and specifically identify all
the facts and circumstances on which claim of error is based, supported by evidence. Failure
to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and
circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and
Page 77 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
25
not processed by the City. If a valid application for appeal has been filed, the Development
Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the matter for public
hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also
be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing date. If, however, in the
exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the circumstances to schedule
the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the valid appeal application,
then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time thereafter. The decision
of the Planning Commission shall be final.
19.89.080 Abandonment.
Subsection A remains unchanged.
B.Notice, Appeal and Hearing. A written notice of the determination of abandonment, as
noted in subsection (A) of this section, shall be sent by certified first class mail, return receipt
requested, or personally delivered to the operator of the wireless telecommunications facility
at said operator’s business address on file with the City or the operator’s agent for service
of process on file with the California Secretary of State. Service shall be effective on the
date the notice was signed for or received. If the mailed notice is returned unsigned, service
shall be deemed effective 3 calendar days after the mailing of a duplicate notice by regular
first-class mail. The notice shall explain the consequences of failing to remove the facility
and identify all hearing/appeal rights.
The operator may appeal in writing to the Development Services Department the
determination of abandonment within 10 calendar days of being served with the notice. The
appeal shall include a statement of the reasons supporting the appeal, including a
demonstration that any issues being raised were raised before the Zoning Administrator, and
supported by evidence. Failure to timely file an appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify
with specificity all facts and circumstances on which the appeal is based shall result in the
appeal being rejected and not processed by the City. Once a valid application for appeal has
been filed, the Development Services Department shall take no longer than 30 calendar days
to set the matter for public hearing at a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from the application’s filing
date. If, however, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, the City is not able under the
circumstances to schedule the appeal hearing within 60 calendar days after the date of the
valid appeal application, then the appeal hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time
thereafter. The operator may present at the hearing any relevant evidence on the issue of
abandonment.
The Planning Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify with or without conditions the
determination of abandonment and shall make written findings in support of its decision. The
decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.
Subsection C remains unchanged.
21.12.030 Appeals.
An interested party may appeal in writing the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the City
Clerk’s Office within 10 calendar days after the date of the decision. Failure to timely file an
appeal with the City Clerk and/or to identify with specificity all facts and circumstances on
Page 78 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
26
which the appeal is based shall result in the appeal being rejected and not processed by
the City. Once a valid application has been received, the City Clerk’s Office shall notify the
Director of Development Services who shall take no longer than 30 calendar days to set the
matter for public hearing and placed on an agenda for a regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting. The meeting date shall also be no more than 60 calendar days from
the application’s filing date. The appeal shall address in writing each of the findings for denial
on a form prescribed by the City and shall submit a fee pursuant to CVMC Section 21.12.020
for appeals of historic preservation matters. The decision of the Planning Commission shall
be considered final.
Section IV. Development Impact Fee Project Exemptions.
3.50.100 Development projects exempt from the Fee.
A.Development Projects by public agencies shall not be exempt from the provisions of
the Fee unless the agency demonstrates that the Project will not generate measurable
demand for public facilities funded by the Fee. Any exempted public project must
document the basis for exemption through a nexus analysis approved by the City.
B.Nonprofit Community Purpose Facilities may be exempted from the Fee only if the City
prepares and adopts findings demonstrating that the proposed development will not
generate measurable public facility demand or that the public benefit warrants City-
subsidized payment of the facility costs from other funding sources. The cost of exempted
impacts shall not be redistributed to private development subject to the Fee.
The last Subsection remains unchanged.
3.54.100 Development projects exempt from the fees.
A.Development Projects by public agencies shall not be exempt from the provisions of
the Fee unless the agency demonstrates that the Project will not generate measurable
demand for public facilities funded by the Fee. Any exempted public project must
document the basis for exemption through a nexus analysis approved by the City.
B.Nonprofit Community Purpose Facilities may be exempted from the Fee only if the City
prepares and adopts findings demonstrating that the proposed development will not
generate measurable public facility demand or that the public benefit warrants City-
subsidized payment of the facility costs from other funding sources. The cost of exempted
impacts shall not be redistributed to private development subject to the Fee.
The last Subsection remains unchanged.
Section V. Hydrogen Fueling Facilities.
Page 79 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
27
19.30.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in the C-O zone are as follows:
A. Medical and dental offices and clinics and medical, optical and dental
laboratories, not including the manufacture of pharmaceutical or other products for
general sale or distribution;
B. Administrative and executive offices;
C. Professional offices, for lawyers, engineers, and architects;
D. Financial offices, including banks, and real estate and other general business
offices;
E. Any other office use which is determined by the Commission to be of the same
general character as the above-permitted uses;
F. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
G. Prescription pharmacies (see CVMC Section 19.04.002 for definition);
H. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.34.020 Permitted uses.
The following are the principal permitted uses in a C-N district:
A. Grocery, fruit or vegetable store;
B. Bakery;
C. Drugstore;
D. Barbershop and beauty shop;
E. Clothes-cleaning pickup agency with incidental pressing;
F. Business or professional office;
G. Restaurant, cafe or soda fountain, not including entertainment, dancing or sale
of liquor, beer, or other alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises or drive-
in car service;
H. Commercial parking lot for passenger vehicles, subject to the requirements of
CVMC Sections 19.62.010 through 19.62.130;
I. Coin-operated laundry, with maximum capacity washing units of 20 pounds and
comparable drying equipment, and clothes-cleaning agency;
Page 80 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
28
J. Any other retail business or service establishment supplying commodities or
performing services for residents of the neighborhood which is determined by the
Planning Commission to be of the same general character as the above-mentioned
retail business or service uses, and open during normal business hours of the above
uses;
K. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, such
as incidental storage facilities and satellite dish antennas, in accordance with the
provisions of CVMC Sections 19.22.030(F)(1) through (9);
L. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
M. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.36.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in the C-C zone are as follows:
A. Stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services for
residents of the City as a whole or the surrounding community such as department
stores, specialty shops, banks, business offices, and other financial institutions and
personal service enterprises;
B. Restaurants, and sale of beer or other alcoholic beverages for consumption on
the premises only where the sale is incidental with the sale of food;
C. Bona fide antique shops, but not including secondhand stores or junk stores;
D. Parking structures and off-street parking lots, subject to the provisions of CVMC
Section 19.58.230;
E. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
F. Massage parlors, subject to the provisions of CVMC Chapter 5.36;
G. Any other retail business or service establishment which the Zoning Administrator
finds to be consistent with the purpose of this title and which will not impair the present
or potential use of adjacent properties;
H. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and
satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC Sections
19.22.030(F)(1) through (9);
I. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
Page 81 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
29
J. Mixed commercial-residential projects, if designated by the Chula Vista General
Plan as MUR, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.205;
K. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.38.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in the C-V zone are as follows:
A. Hotels/motels, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.210, with such
incidental businesses to serve the customer or patron; provided, such incidental uses
and businesses not otherwise permitted in this zone shall be operated in the same
building and in conjunction with this permitted use;
B. Restaurants with a cocktail lounge as an integral part;
C. Art galleries;
D. Handicraft shops and workshops;
E. Bona fide antique shops, but not including secondhand stores or junk stores;
F. Theaters;
G. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and
satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC Sections
19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13);
H. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
I. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
J. Artists’ supply and materials stores;
K. Clothing sales (new);
L. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.40.020 Permitted uses.
Principal permitted uses in a C-T zone are as follows:
A. Stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services for
residents of the City as a whole or the surrounding community, such as department
stores, banks, business offices and other financial institutions and personal service
enterprises;
Page 82 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
30
B. New car dealers and accessory sale of used cars (see CVMC Section 19.40.030
for used car lots); electric vehicle (“EV”) service and sales; boat and equipment sales
and rental establishments, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.070;
C. Hotels/motels, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.210;
D. Retail shops for the sale of auto parts and accessories, souvenirs, curios and
other products, primarily to serve the traveling public;
E. Restaurants and cocktail lounges (dance floors subject to the provisions of CVMC
Section 19.58.115 and CVMC Chapter 5.26);
F. Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.050;
G. Bakery and creamery establishments;
H. Printing and publishing or lithographic shops;
I. Commercial recreation facilities, such as swimming pools, bowling alleys, and
skating rinks, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section 19.58.040;
J. Plant nurseries;
K. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and
satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC Sections
19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13);
L. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
M. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
N. Sexually oriented businesses, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.024;
O. Used clothing sales;
P. Knitting and weaving shops;
Q. Upholstery shops;
R. Massage parlors, subject to the provisions of CVMC Chapter 5.36;
S. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.42.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I-R zone are as follows:
A. Laboratories; research, experimental, film, electronic or testing;
Page 83 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
31
B. Manufacture and assembly of electronic instruments and devices;
C. Manufacture and assembly of office computing and accounting machines and
typewriters;
D. Manufacture and assembly of electric measuring instruments and test equipment;
E. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
F. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC Sections 19.58.320 and
19.60.600(E)(2);
G. Any other research or any light manufacturing use determined by the
Commission to be of the same general character as the above-permitted uses;
H. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.44.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I-L zone are as follows:
A. Manufacturing, printing, assembling, processing, repairing, bottling, or packaging
of products from previously prepared materials, not including any prohibited use in
this zone;
B. Manufacturing of electrical and electronic instruments, devices and components;
C. Wholesale businesses, storage and warehousing;
D. Laboratories; research, experimental, film, electronic and testing;
E. Truck, trailer, mobilehome, boat and farm implement sales establishments;
F. Public and private building material sales yards, service yards, storage yards, and
equipment rental;
G. Minor auto repair;
H. Laundries, laundry services, and dyeing and cleaning plants, except large-scale
operations;
I. Car washing establishments, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.060;
J. Electric vehicle (“EV”) service and sales;
K. Plumbing and heating shops;
L. Exterminating services;
Page 84 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
32
M. Animal hospitals and veterinarians, subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.050;
N. The manufacture of food products, drugs, pharmaceuticals and the like, excluding
those in CVMC Section 19.44.050;
O. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of
CVMC Section 19.58.140;
P. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC Sections 19.58.320 and
19.60.600(E)(2);
Q. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC Section 19.16.030;
R. Emergency shelters, limited subject to the provisions of CVMC Section
19.58.143;
S. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
19.46.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in an I zone are as follows:
A. Any manufacturing, processing, assembling, research, wholesale, or storage
uses except as hereinafter modified;
B. Automobile and metal appliance manufacturing and assembly, structural steel
fabricating shops and machine shops;
C. Brick or pottery manufacturing and stone or monument works;
D. Trucking yards, terminals, and distributing operations;
E. Liquefied natural gas plants;
F. Temporary tract signs, subject to the provisions of CVMC Sections 19.58.320 and
19.60.600(E)(2);
G. Any other use which is determined by the Commission to be of the same general
character as the above uses;
H. Hydrogen fueling facilities, in conformance with Government Code Section
65850.7, as amended from time to time.
Section VI. Temporary and Permanent Storage Containers.
19.58.445 Portable storage and shipping containers.
A. Purpose and Scope. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum
development standards for the placement and maintenance of portable shipping and
Page 85 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
33
storage containers within the City in order to maintain the aesthetic appearance of
the City, preserve property values, and protect the public health, safety and welfare.
These standards are in addition to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Wherever there is a conflict between this section and other laws or regulations, the
more restrictive standard shall apply.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
“Portable storage container” means a container transported to a designated
location for temporary storage purposes.
Examples include, but are not limited to, Portable On Demand Storage (“PODS”)
and U-Haul “U-Box” containers.
“Shipping container” means an industrial, portable vessel intended for the large-
scale shipping or transportation of goods or commodities, and generally designed
to be mounted on a rail car, truck, or ship.
C. Allowed Uses. The use of portable storage containers and shipping containers
shall comply with the regulations applicable to the zoning district in which they are
used. Failure to abide by these regulations shall be subject to fine and nuisance
abatement pursuant to CVMC Chapter 1.30.
1. Residential Districts (R Districts).
a. Shipping containers shall not be allowed in any residential zoning district,
except in conjunction with an active construction permit.
b. Portable storage containers shall be permitted in any residential zoning
district only if confined solely within an existing driveway, or, within the public
right-of-way with an approved temporary encroachment permit at the
discretion of the City Engineer.
2. Commercial Districts (C Districts).
a. Shipping containers shall be permitted as an accessory use in the C-T
and C-C zones, subject to the standards set forth in this section.
b. Portable storage containers shall be permitted in any commercial zoning
district, including the C-T and C-C zones, subject to the standards set forth
in this section.
3. Industrial Districts (I Zones).
a. Within the I-L and I zones, shipping containers shall be permitted by right
as either an accessory use, or a principal use with an approved Design
Review Permit, subject to the standards set forth in this section.
4. Other Districts Not Specified. Shipping containers and portable storage
containers are prohibited unless expressly allowed.
Page 86 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
34
Subsections D thru F remain unchanged.
G. Development Standards – Portable Storage Containers. Use of portable storage
containers shall be subject to the following limitations and approval of an
encroachment permit by the City Engineer.
1. Frequency. No more than one portable storage container shall be placed on
a single lot or parcel of land within a residential zone.
2. Location. On private property, portable storage containers shall first be
placed within a garage, and secondly within a driveway and not blocking a
sidewalk. If the subject property does not have a driveway, a portable storage
container may be placed in the public right-of-way with an approved temporary
encroachment permit by the City Engineer.
3. Duration. Portable storage containers placed on private property shall not
remain longer than 30 consecutive calendar days. Portable storage containers
placed within the public right-of-way with an approved temporary encroachment
permit by the City Engineer, shall not remain longer than 14 consecutive calendar
days. Under no circumstances may a portable storage container be allowed on
the same lot or parcel for more than 90 total days in a calendar year.
4. Use. Portable storage containers shall only be used for the storage of goods,
materials, equipment, or property. Portable storage containers shall not be used
to store or transport hazardous materials or substances, including, but not limited
to, the following: solid waste, hazardous materials, explosives, or unlawful
substances or materials. Nonstorage use of portable storage containers is not
allowed.
5. Permittee Responsibilities. The permittee shall be responsible for ensuring
that the portable storage container is removed in a safe manner and that no
debris or materials remain on or around the portable storage container site.
The remaining Subsections remain unchanged.
Section VII. Recreational Vehicle Storage and Habitation.
19.58.330 Trailers.
(See definition in CVMC Section 19.04.002.)
A. It is unlawful to use a camping trailer, motorhome, camper, or travel trailer for living or
sleeping purposes except when parked within a licensed recreational vehicle park or
mobilehome park, as provided elsewhere in this title, or when used on a temporary basis
not to exceed a period of seven days, in any given 30 calendar day period, by guests or
visitors of residents of the City and said vehicle is parked upon the property of the resident.
1. No more than a total of two motorhomes or camping trailers shall be parked
at any time on a residentially zoned property (R districts) or a property with a
residential use.
Page 87 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
35
2. Appurtenances of recreational vehicles and camping trailers, including but not
limited to pop-outs (slide-outs) or covers, shall not extend over any property lines.
The remaining Subsections remain unchanged.
19.58.400 Recreational vehicle storage yards.
A. An application to establish a recreational vehicle (RV) storage yard (storage area for
motorhomes, camping trailers, boats and other recreation equipment) shall address the
following issues: (1) height limit for stored items, (2) screening (landscaping and fencing),
(3) surfacing, (4) access to the site, (5) office facilities, (6) customer parking, (7) lighting, (8)
hours of operation, (9) security, (10) signing, (11) surrounding land uses and structures. The
application shall also be accompanied by a comprehensive list of items which would be
eligible for storage. Any subsequent additions to the list shall be subject to the approval of
the Director of Development Service or designee.
The approval of an RV storage yard granted by the Planning Commission to represent an
interim use of land based upon zoning, development patterns, and/or pending plans in the
area shall be subject to a review and report filed each year by the owner with the
Development Services Department. Failure to file the report or abide by the conditions of
approval shall cause the matter to be set for a rehearing before the Planning Commission
to consider revocation of the permit or other appropriate corrective action. Permits for interim
RV storage yards shall be granted for a maximum period of five years with extensions
subject to rehearing before the Planning Commission.
Section VIII. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be, invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional; by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby
declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of the
Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section IX. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section X. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth (30th) day after its final
passage.
Page 88 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
36
Section XI. Publication.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Roy Sapa’u Marco Verdugo
Director of Development Services City Attorney
Page 89 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Municipal Code Update
1
Planning Commission
Item 5.1
January 14, 2026
Page 90 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Title 1 Changes (Admin. Citations & Enforcement)
1. Issue –>Readability of proposed changes (strikeout-underline
formatting).
Response –>Revised the text coloring of proposed changes.
Clean and stricken-out versions of the Draft City Council
Ordinance have also been provided.
2. Issue –>Defining “reasonable amount of time” for code violation
abatement.
Response –>Already established within the CVMC, dependent upon the
nature of the violations.Flexibility for immediate corrections of violations
posing imminent risk to health and safety.
3. Issue –>Justification for existing grading violation fees.
Response –>Was and is not proposed to be modified under the
proposed amendments.
Page 91 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
RV Storage and Habitation
Issue –>Proposed habitation timeframe (7 days) to live in a RV on
private property may be too short, and, could be used for longer-
term housing.
Response –>Inclusive outreach with Code Enforcement team. 7
days for an RV is recommended for a temporary use as a quasi-
dwelling. Standards meant to preserve and establish the residential
dwelling structure as the primary, permitted use under the
residential zoning. RVs are an accessory function that can
complement, but not take over the intended, primary use.
Page 92 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution,recommending
approval to the City Council to adopt an
Ordinance approving the revisions to
the Municipal Code.
Page 93 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
***PRIOR PC SLIDES FOR
REFERENCE***
Page 94 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Administrative Citations and
Enforcement Procedures
Procedural
Issue –>Process changes needed to add flexibility to the use of
administrative remedies and offer enforcement officers more
options to obtain prompt compliance in addressing both major and
minor CVMC and state law violations.
Solution –>Remove unnecessary procedural restrictions while
maintaining due process. Increase potential penalties as an added
incentive to correct violations.
Page 95 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Cannabis Permits
Issue –>Clarification is needed in situations where cannabis
businesses let their licenses lapse.
Solution –>Add language stating cannabis licenses are no longer valid
if the City does not receive a renewal application by the previous
year’s license expiration date.
Procedural Page 96 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Public Noticing and Appeal
Processing Timeframes
Issue –>Discrepancies exist within the
timeframes for public noticing and appeal
applications; conflict between business and
calendar days.
Solution –>Establish timelines for three
different scenarios: 1) Development projects
requiring a public notice and ordinance
adoption; 2) Development projects requiring a
public notice and resolution adoption; 3) Appeal
period timeframes for all project types.
Procedural Page 97 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Development Impact Fee Project Exemptions
Issue –>State Law requires all development contributing to the
need for public facilities, must bear its proportionate share of cost.
Exempting such projects shifts their impact costs to unrelated
private developments, violating principles of nexus and
proportionality. Fee allocations must reflect actual, measurable
impacts from the exempted development.
Solution –>Revise the applicable CVMC sections for better
consistency with Government Code Section 66001.
State Law Compliance Page 98 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Hydrogen Fueling Facilities
Issue –>SB1418 requires jurisdictions larger than 250,000 people to
allow hydrogen fueling facilities in commercial and industrial zones, and,
have a permitting process in place for them.
Solution –>Hydrogen fueling stations become a permitted use in
commercial and industrial zones.
State Law Compliance Page 99 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Temporary and Permanent Storage Containers
Land Use &Development
Issue –>Additional language is needed regarding the
placement/location of said containers, and, the permitting process for
them if they are to be located within the street.
Solution –>Clarify a container shall be placed first on-site either in a
garage or driveway, and then in the street. Specify a temporary
encroachment permitting process is required for any containers
temporarily stored in the street.
Page 100 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Topic:Recreational Vehicle Storage and Habitation
Land Use &Development
Issue –>City Code Enforcement Officers
routinely deal with complaints regarding
vehicles being used as dwellings for
extended time periods. Additionally, two
separate CVMC sections speak to this topic
and need to be consolidated into one
resource.
Solution –>Consolidate two sections within
this Title to create one area for recreational
vehicle storage and habitation standards,
and, establish timeframes for vehicle
habitation to discourage extended or
permanent residency.
Page 101 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda
Stakeholder Engagement
Development Oversight Committee
•Provided draft amendments on September 4,
2025;
approved of changes.
Page 102 of 102
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
January 14, 2026 Agenda