Chapter 15A.13
CLASS 1 REVIEW

Sections:

15A.13.010    Purpose.

15A.13.020    When Required.

15A.13.030    Development Permit Application – Class 1 Review.

15A.13.040    Review Procedures.

15A.13.050    Approval.

15A.13.060    Denial.

15A.13.070    Appeals.

15A.13.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes procedures for issuance of a development permit for uses requiring Class 1 review.

(Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).

15A.13.020 When Required.

Class 1 uses not requiring Class 2 review are permitted provided that district standards are met. The building official shall use the procedures in Chapter 15A.13 to review Class 1 uses and associated site improvements for compliance with the provisions and standards of the zoning district in which they are located. Class 1 uses require Class 2 review when:

(1)    All or part of the development, except for agricultural buildings, single-family dwellings, and duplexes is in the floodplain or greenway overlay districts; or

(2)    All or part of a planned residential development, mobile home park or multifamily dwelling is in the airport overlay district; or

(3)    The proposed use includes hazardous materials; or

(4)    The applicant requests adjustment of one or more of the specific development standards pursuant to Section 15A.10.020.

(Ord. 10-1985 Mod. 6 § 49, 1987; Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).

15A.13.030 Development Permit Application – Class 1 Review.

Applications for permits for Class 1 uses permitted outright in the district shall be made in writing to the building official on forms supplied by him. A general site plan conforming to the provisions of Section 15A.11.040 shall accompany the application. The building official may request any other information necessary to clarify the application or determine compliance with, and provide for the enforcement of this title.

(Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).

15A.13.040 Review Procedures.

The building official shall review all Class 1 uses for compliance with this title. The building official shall forward all Class 1 uses requiring Class 2 review under Section 15A.13.020 to the planning department for processing under Chapter 15A.14. The building official shall notify the applicant of the approval or denial of the application, request additional information, or forward of the application to the planning department for review.

(Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).

15A.13.050 Approval.

The building official shall issue a development permit when he determines that:

(1)    The proposed use is a Class 1 permitted use under Chapter 15A.04;

(2)    The proposed development complies with the standards and provisions of this title;

(3)    The proposed development complies with other uniform codes in effect and administered by the building official; and

(4)    The proposed development complies with traffic engineering standards and policies established by Yakima County and the city of Yakima to protect the function and satisfactory level of service of arterial and collector streets; and

(5)    Any new improvements or expansion of a structure comply with the standards of this title.

(Ord. 10-1985 Mod. 6 § 50, 1987; Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).

15A.13.060 Denial.

When an application is denied, the building official shall state the specific reasons and shall cite the specific chapters and sections of this title upon which denial is based. The building official may also refer the applicant to the planning department to determine if relief from such denial is available through other application.

(Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).

15A.13.070 Appeals.

Any decision by the building official to deny issuance of a building permit for a Class 1 use may be appealed to the hearing examiner under the provisions of Chapter 15A.16.

(Ord. 10-1985 § 1 (part), 1986).