Chapter 16.36
APPLICATIONS Revised 7/23
Sections:
16.36.000 Applications generally.
16.36.010 Forms.
16.36.020 Filing. Revised 7/23
16.36.030 Incomplete or unauthorized applications.
16.36.040 Repealed.
16.36.050 Consolidation.
16.36.060 Repealed.
16.36.070 Required signatures. Revised 7/23
16.36.080 Application contents.
16.36.090 Preliminary processing of applications.
16.36.120 Submittal of supporting evidence.
16.36.000 Applications generally.
The provisions in this chapter apply to applications for Comprehensive Plan map amendments and zone changes that are not legislative amendments and applications for conditional uses, property line adjustments, administrative reviews and adjustments. It does not apply to determinations pursuant to Chapter 16.42 MCC or interpretations pursuant to MCC 16.35.200. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.00.]
16.36.010 Forms.
The zoning administrator shall prepare and provide application forms. Application forms shall require the information specified in this chapter and any other information which the zoning administrator may require to analyze the proposed land use on its merits. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.01.]
16.36.020 Filing. Revised 7/23
All applications shall be filed with the planning division on forms prescribed under this section, and shall be complete as to all factual information required to be stated on, or furnished with, the application. The application fee shall be paid at the time of the filing of the application. The fees for applications and appeals shall be as prescribed by board order. A public agency or utility, or an entity authorized by a public agency or utility, may file an application if the public agency or utility holds an easement or other right that entitles the applicant to conduct the proposed use on the subject property without the approval of the property owner. [Ord. 1454 § 4 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.02.]
16.36.030 Incomplete or unauthorized applications.
The zoning administrator shall reject any incomplete application or an application not authorized by this title within 30 days of receipt. If the application is rejected, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the cause for rejection. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.03.]
16.36.040 Refunds.
Repealed by Ord. 1301. [Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.04.]
16.36.050 Consolidation.
When an application involves more than one type of application, the applications shall be consolidated, unless the applicant requests otherwise or the zoning administrator concludes that consolidation will create procedural difficulties. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.05.]
16.36.060 Misrepresentations.
Repealed by Ord. 1301. [Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.06.]
16.36.070 Required signatures. Revised 7/23
Applications shall include the following signatures:
A. Signatures of all owners of the subject property; or
B. The signatures of the purchasers of the property under a duly executed, recorded, written contract of sale; or
C. The signatures of lessee in possession of the property with the written consent of all the owners; or
D. The signatures of the agent of those identified in subsection (A), (B) or (C) of this section when authorized in writing by those with the interests described in subsection (B) or (C) of this section, and all the owners of the property; or
E. For an application filed by an entity authorized by a public agency or utility pursuant to MCC 16.36.020, the signature of an authorized agent of a public agency or utility holding an easement or other right that entitles the applicant to conduct the proposed use on the subject property without the approval of the property owners; and
F. The signature of the applicant and the applicant’s address and phone number. [Ord. 1454 § 4 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.07.]
16.36.080 Application contents.
A complete application shall include the following:
A. The signatures required in MCC 16.36.070.
B. The names and addresses of mortgagees or contract sellers of the subject property.
C. The address of the subject property.
D. A copy of the latest transfer document.
E. The application fee.
F. A plot plan, drawn to scale, that shows the boundaries of the property, location and general configuration of existing and proposed structures and other improvements proposed as part of the application.
G. A written explanation of the proposal and how it conforms to the applicable criteria.
H. Such other information deemed necessary by the zoning administrator and requested on the application form. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.08.]
16.36.090 Preliminary processing of applications.
When the application is submitted, the zoning administrator shall:
A. Establish a file and assign a case number.
B. Review the application and decide if it is complete pursuant to MCC 16.36.080.
C. Request comments from affected agencies. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.09.]
16.36.120 Submittal of supporting evidence.
The applicant has the burden of persuasion by a preponderance of the evidence. To meet this burden, the applicant must, in addition to filing a complete application, provide evidence that the application satisfies the applicable criteria. [Ord. 1301 § 4 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1170 § 4, 2002; Ord. 863 § 5, 1990. UZ Ord. § 36.12.]