Chapter 29.13
SUBDIVISION AND BINDING SITE PLAN PROCESS

Sections:

29.13.100    Application review and analysis.

29.13.200    Hearing examiner action.

29.13.300    Board of Commissioners action on final subdivisions and binding site plans.

SOURCE:    ADOPTED:

Ord. No. 594, 1996    05/21/96

AMENDED SOURCE:    ADOPTED:

Ord. No. 631, 1998    02/03/98

29.13.100 Application review and analysis.

Upon completion of the application and review requirements for a subdivision as specified in Chapter 29.05 CCC, and required public notification as specified in Chapter 29.07 CCC, any interested person may submit written comment to the Administrator regarding that application. Written comments received by the Administrator shall be forwarded to the Hearing Examiner along with a Staff Report and analysis of the land division, the recommendations of the County Roads Department and other interested departments and agencies, and the findings of the environmental impact evaluation.

29.13.200 Hearing examiner action.

(1) Any person interested in an application for a subdivision or binding site plan may appear at the hearing set for review thereof and comment on the application. After completion of its public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall grant preliminary approval of the application if the Hearing Examiner finds that it is consistent with CCC 29.10.100.

(2) When the Hearing Examiner determines that additional information is necessary, action on said application shall be continued until such information is available; provided, that the extension shall not exceed thirty (30) days unless the applicant consents to a longer period.

(3) The Hearing Examiner may attach to any decision of approval such reasonable conditions as may be necessary to assure that the development will comply with the criteria for approval and standards established by this title and other applicable codes, and to further the public health, safety and welfare, use and interest.

(4) The Hearing Examiner’s decision shall be based on findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall reference the requirements of adopted County code or State law.

(5) Records of hearings and information before the Hearing Examiner on preliminary subdivisions and binding site plans shall be kept by the Administrator and shall be available for public inspection upon request.

29.13.300 Board of Commissioners action on final subdivisions and binding site plans.

As the legislative authority for Clallam County, the Board of Commissioners shall grant final approval upon finding that the applicant has complied with all requirements and conditions consistent with this chapter. The Administrator shall forward a final subdivision along with a statement on whether or not all requirements have been met, including a recommendation to the Board for its action. The Board shall take action on final subdivisions at its next regularly scheduled meeting. No public notice is required.