§ 21.28.020. Procedures.

A.

Application Procedures. All applications for variances 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.

Review Procedures for Variance Applications. In the review and decision of variance 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. Following review of any variance application, the Planning and Zoning Director and any other City department reviewing the application will prepare a staff report on the application and transmit the staff report to the Board of Appeals prior to the required Board of Appeals public hearing on the application.

3.

Public Hearing. The Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing on each application at the time and place established by it. The hearing shall be advertised, conducted, and a record of the proceedings shall be preserved, in the manner the Board of Appeals, by rule, prescribes from time to time. Notice of the public meeting must be given by the applicant in accordance with the notice requirements set forth in Sections 21.10.020(B) and 21.10.020(C).

4.

Action on Application. Within forty days of the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board of Appeals shall decide to: (1) approve the application; (2) approve the application subject to specific conditions; or (3) deny the application. The Board of Appeals may impose such conditions or restrictions upon the premises benefited by a variance 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)