Chapter 14.30
TYPE 1 PERMITS

Sections:

14.30.010    Procedure.

14.30.010 Procedure.

A. The director(s) shall approve completed Type 1 permit applications that meet the appropriate permit approval criteria. See the pertinent BLMC section or building code as follows:

1. Building permits, SEPA-exempt	The pertinent building code
2. Temporary permits	Chapter 14.100 BLMC
3. Sign permits	BLMC 15.28.050 – 15.28.060
4. Sign variances	BLMC 15.28.260
5. Land clearing permits	BLMC 16.12.030
6. Sensitive area permits	BLMC 16.20.060
7. Boundary line adjustments	BLMC 17.56.010
8. Lot combinations	BLMC 17.56.020
9. Administrative WCF permits	BLMC 18.50.009(B) & 18.50.013
10. ADU permits	BLMC 18.22.090(B)

B. If the proposal is not exempt from design review (see Chapter 14.95 BLMC), the design commission shall review it and issue a finding of conformance (with or without conditions) or non-conformance with the community character element of the comprehensive plan.

C. The director(s) shall not approve the permit unless (1) the design commission has issued a finding of conformance with the community character element of the comprehensive plan, or (2) the director(s) has issued a finding of conformance contravening the design commission’s finding. If the director(s) contravenes the design commission’s finding, the director(s) shall promptly inform the design commission in writing of the reasons for doing so.

D. For appeals see BLMC 14.120.020 and 14.120.030.

E. No building permit shall be issued for work requiring a Type 1 permit until the 15-day appeal period has lapsed; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply if:

1. The work requires only a building permit; or

2. The director(s) waives this prohibition based on the applicant signing a statement acknowledging the appeal period and agreeing to remove or modify the permitted work at the applicant’s expense should an appeal result in revocation or modification of the appealed permit. (Ord. 1025 § 2, 2004; Ord. 988 § 2, 2003).