§ 21.18.020. Procedures.

A.

Application Procedures. All applications for administrative adjustments shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Director in accordance with the requirements of Section 21.10.010 Common Procedures for Review of Applications.

B.

Posting of Property. Notice must be posted on the property that is the subject of the application in accordance with the requirements in Section 21.10.020(A).

C.

Review Procedures. In the review and decision of administrative adjustment applications, the following procedures shall apply:

1.

Staff Review. The Planning and Zoning Director, after having determined that the submission is complete, may distribute copies of the application to appropriate City departments for review.

2.

Staff Report. Any City department reviewing the application will prepare a staff report on the application and transmit the staff report to the Planning and Zoning Director prior to the public hearing on the application.

3.

Optional Public Hearing. The Planning and Zoning Director shall hold a public hearing on each application if an objection to the application is raised. Notice of any public hearing must be given by the applicant in accordance with the notice requirements set forth in Section 21.10.020(B) and 21.10.020(C).

4.

Action on Application. Within thirty days of the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Director shall decide to: (1) approve the application; (2) approve the application subject to specific conditions; or (3) deny the application. The Planning and Zoning Director's decision shall be based on written findings of fact and may impose such conditions or restrictions upon the premises benefited by an administrative adjustment as may be necessary to comply with the standards established in this chapter and the purposes of this Zoning Code.

5.

Notice of Decision. The Planning and Zoning Director shall give notice of the decision in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 21.10.020(E).

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. O-31-14 Amended, § I, 2-9-2015)