Conditional Use Permits Orange County, California

A conditional use permit is administrative permission for a use of land not allowed as a matter of right for a particular zone, but subject to approval.

California Government Code §65901 authorizes local agencies to issue conditional use permits (CUPs) when authorized to do so by local ordinance. Uses that are not permitted as a matter of right under the otherwise-applicable zoning regulations may be permitted by a special CUP, when authorized by the zoning regulations applicable to the zoning district.

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These permits are granted only if the use is compatible with the proposed location and other criteria identified in the zoning ordinance. A CUP may be granted by a governmental entity if such use is desirable for the public convenience and is not detrimental to the public welfare.

An applicant, usually the property owner or a leasee, can apply for a CUP if the proposed use is authorized in that zoning category by ordinance. However, because approval of a CUP is a discretionary action, not a right, the local agency should grant the permit only if there are facts in the record to support the grant and the agency makes the required findings and follows the required procedures.

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It is therefore paramount to have an experienced Conditional Use Permits Attorney get involved in your case as early as possible to ensure sufficient evidence is presented at your hearings so that should the need arise to take your matter to court, you will have an adequate record for review in a writ of mandamus proceeding.

Orange County Conditional Use Lawyer

Scott D. Hughes provides Conditional Use Permit representation to individuals and businesses seeking Conditional Use Permits in the following cities:

Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda.

Additionally, Scott D. Hughes has successfully represent individuals and businesses seeking Conditional Use Permits in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

Call the Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes today to speak to an experienced Conditional Use Permit Attorney at 714-423-6928!