Chapter 17.24
REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION OF PLANNING PERMITS
Sections:
17.24.010 Grounds for revocation or modification.
17.24.020 Modification of permits.
17.24.030 Initiation of hearing.
17.24.040 Public hearing requirements.
17.24.050 Hearing by the planning commission.
17.24.070 Hearing by the city council.
17.24.010 Grounds for revocation or modification.
Any planning permit may be revoked if any of the following apply:
A. That the planning permit was obtained by fraud;
B. That one or more of the terms or conditions upon which a permit was granted has been violated;
C. That the use for which the permit was granted is conducted in a manner that is detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or that creates a nuisance. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.24.020 Modification of permits.
In lieu of revocation, the planning commission or city council may modify any permit by amending existing, or adding new conditions. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.24.030 Initiation of hearing.
The hearing to revoke or modify a permit may be initiated by order of the planning commission or the city council, or on request of the city planner. The order shall set forth the grounds for revocation or modification. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.24.040 Public hearing requirements.
Prior to the date of any hearing to revoke or modify a permit, the city planner shall:
A. Give notice of a public hearing;
B. Serve a copy of the order and a written notice of the time and place of such hearing upon the person whose name and address appears as the owner of the premises on the latest tax roll of the county and upon the person in possession of the premises involved. Service of the notice and the order shall be made in the manner required by law for the service of a summons, or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid;
C. Cause a copy of the order and a notice of the time and place of hearing and copy of the order to be sent to such public offices, departments or agencies who, in the opinion of the city planner, may be interested in the proceedings. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.24.050 Hearing by the planning commission.
The planning commission shall have original jurisdiction over all permit revocations or modifications. Upon considering evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing, the planning commission shall render its decision as to whether the permit should be revoked or modified. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.24.060 Appeal.
Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the planning commission may appeal said decision to the city council within five working days after the decision of the planning commission. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.24.070 Hearing by the city council.
Following the appeal of the planning commission’s decision on the revocation or modification of a permit, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the revocation or modification action. Upon considering evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing, the city council shall render its decision as to whether the permit should be revoked or modified. The decision of the city council is final. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).