Chapter 18.52
PERMITS AND AMENDMENTS*

Sections:

18.52.010    Variances.

18.52.020    Conditional use permits.

18.52.030    Rezones and zoning of annexation areas.

18.52.040    Amendments.

* Prior legislation: Ord. 786.

18.52.010 Variances.

See Chapter 14.110 BLMC. (Ord. 988 § 2, 2003).

18.52.020 Conditional use permits.

A. A conditional use permit is required for certain uses in certain zones because of those uses’ unusual size, infrequent occurrence, special requirements, possible safety hazards or detrimental effects on surrounding properties, or similar reasons.

B. Conditional use permits shall be Type 4 or 5 permits depending on whether SEPA review is required (see Chapters 14.60 or 14.70 BLMC).

C. In determining whether a conditional use permit should be granted, the hearing examiner shall consider the following factors:

1. Whether the proposed use is injurious to the public welfare and convenience;

2. The impact of the proposed use on the subject property and/or other properties in the surrounding area;

3. The character of the area in which the use is proposed;

4. The intent of the zoning code and comprehensive plan of the city; and

5. The availability of municipal services such as water, sewer, roads, fire and police protection which might be required by reason of the proposed use. (Ord. 988 § 2, 2003).

18.52.030 Rezones and zoning of annexation areas.

A. The purpose of rezones is to amend the zoning map to better implement the comprehensive plan.

B. Site-specific rezones shall be Type 6 permits (see BLMC 14.140.010 and Chapter 14.80 BLMC).

C. Area-wide rezones are legislative actions, to be processed in accordance with Chapter 14.140 BLMC.

D. All rezones may be initiated by the planning commission, the city council, or anyone with ownership interest in the land.

E. The criterion for granting rezones shall be conformance to the comprehensive plan.

F. The assignment of zoning to an annexation area shall be deemed a form of rezone, to be processed as a Type 6 permit or area-wide rezone depending on whether the annexation is site-specific or area-wide (see BLMC 14.10.030, Definitions). (Ord. 988 § 2, 2003).

18.52.040 Amendments.

See Chapter 14.140 BLMC. (Ord. 988 § 2, 2003).