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VARIANCES, CONDITIONAL USES, ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL USES AND APPEALS
20.84.150 Reserved.
20.84.236 Revisions to administrative approval use permits.
.110 The hearing examiner shall have authority to grant a variance from the provisions of this ordinance when, in the opinion of the hearing examiner, the conditions set forth in WCC 20.84.120 have been found to exist. In such cases, a variance may be granted which is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this ordinance so that the spirit of this ordinance shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done; provided, that no variance shall be granted which authorizes a use which is not permitted by the underlying zoning.
(3) The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the subject is situated. (Ord. 2017-030 § 1 (Exh. Q), 2017; Ord. 87-12, 1987; Ord. 87-11, 1987).
Repealed by Ord. 2016-011. (Ord. 2010-030 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010).
Before approving an application, the hearing examiner or zoning administrator shall ensure that any specific standards of the use district defining the use are fulfilled, and shall find adequate evidence showing that the proposed use at the proposed location:
(9) Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. (Ord. 2017-030 § 1 (Exh. K), 2017; Ord. 2013-057 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 2011-013 § 2 Exh. B, 2011; Ord. 2004-014 § 2, 2004).
(1) Lot coverage and height may be increased a maximum of 10 percent from the provisions of the original permit; provided, that revisions involving new structures not shown on the original site plan shall require a new permit; and provided further, that any revisions authorized under this paragraph shall not exceed height, lot coverage, setback or any other requirements of the regulations for the area in which the project is located; and provided further that any revisions authorized under this paragraph shall be reviewed for consistency with the relevant chapters and policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
(5) No substantial increase in adverse environmental impact will be caused by the project revision. (Ord. 2016-011 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016; Ord. 2011-013 § 2 Exh. B, 2011; Ord. 87-12, 1987; Ord. 87-11, 1987).
(2) Upon receipt of application materials per subsection (1) of this section, the planning and development services department shall send a notice of the proposal to all owners of property within 300 feet of the external boundaries of the subject property for sites within urban growth areas and 1,000 feet for properties outside urban growth areas, and to the applicable city staff and planning commission if the property is within a city’s urban growth area, at least 15 days prior to the decision date. The applicant shall also post public notices of the proposal on all road frontages of the subject property so as to be visible to adjacent property owners and to passing motorists. Said notices shall be provided to the applicant by the planning and development services department and shall remain in place for at least 15 days prior to the decision. A signed affidavit of posting shall be returned at least one week prior to the decision. Property owners who have been notified of the proposal shall have a period of 15 days from the date printed on the mailed notice or 15 days from the posting of notice on the property, whichever is later, within which to submit to the planning and development services department a written response in support of or in opposition to all or parts of the proposal.
(3) Planning and development services shall approve or deny all administrative approval use applications. Decisions for all administrative approval use permits except adult businesses shall be based upon compliance with:
Planning and development services may approve revisions to administrative approval use permits; provided, that the proposed changes are within the scope and intent of the original permit. “Within the scope and intent of the original permit” shall mean the following:
(1) Lot coverage and height may be increased a maximum of 10 percent from the provisions of the original permit; provided, that revisions involving new structures not shown on the original site plan shall require a new permit; and provided further, that any revisions authorized under this subsection shall not exceed height, lot coverage, setback or any other requirements of the regulations for the area in which the project is located; and provided further, that any revisions authorized under this subsection shall be reviewed for consistency with the relevant chapters and policies in the Comprehensive Plan;
(5) No substantial increase in adverse environmental impact will be caused by the project revision. (Ord. 2016-011 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016).
The hearing examiner shall have the authority to fix a date of expiration of any or all approval, or conditions attached thereto, of conditional use permits, variances or expansions of nonconforming uses. (Ord. 2017-030 § 1 (Exh. L), 2017; Ord. 2006-061 § 1 (Att. A)(3), 2006).