A. All applications for lot splits and new development using this chapter shall be ministerially approved without public hearings or discretionary review.

B. An application for the subdivision of land for or development of an SB 9 dwelling unit may be denied if the Chief Building Official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in Section 65589.5(d)(2) of the California Government Code, upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. (Ord. 1069 § 5, 2023; Ord. 1061 § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1057 § 3, 2022; Ord. 1055 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021)