Chapter 19.60
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Sections:

19.60.010    Neighborhood meetings.

19.60.010 Neighborhood meetings.

A.    The purpose of neighborhood meetings is to:

1.    Provide a forum for interested individuals to meet with the applicant to learn about the proposal early in the review process.

2.    Provide an opportunity for meaningful public input.

3.    Provide a dialogue between the applicant, citizens, and city officials whereby issues can be identified.

4.    Provide an opportunity for applicants to address concerns generated by individuals and incorporate possible changes.

B.    A neighborhood meeting is required for the following:

1.    Conditional use permits per Chapter 18.230;

2.    Infill residential development per Section 18.70.070(P);

3.    Planned residential developments per Chapter 18.260;

4.    Planned mixed use developments per Chapter 18.250;

5.    Preliminary plats per Chapter 17.60;

6.    Housing authority projects per Section 18.310.050;

7.    Master plans, master plan map overlay and/or master plan amendments per Chapter 18.110;

8.    Shoreline variance, and variances per Section 16.09.170.

C.    When a neighborhood meeting is required, it shall be conducted by the applicant prior to submittal of a counter complete application. The applicant shall notify the city of the date and time of the meeting. At least one representative from city staff shall be in attendance. The applicant shall mail notice of the neighborhood meeting to the same individuals to whom notice is required for the notice of application (see Section 19.50.020) at least fourteen calendar days in advance of the meeting and the subject site shall be posted with at least one copy of the notice of neighborhood meeting on a public notice board as set forth in Section 19.50.050. The notice shall include a vicinity map, the project name and location, tax parcel number(s) and a description of proposed project. The applicant shall provide the city with an affidavit of mailing and site posting. A sign-in sheet shall be provided at the meeting, giving attendees the option of establishing themselves as a party of record. A summary of the attendees and comments received by the applicant shall be included in the application submittal.

D.    Applicants may choose to hold additional neighborhood meetings in order to provide an opportunity to address concerns generated, provide additional information, propose changes to plans, or provide further resolution of issues. If the applicant holds additional meetings, there is no specific requirement of notice or city attendance. However, the city shall make effort to attend meetings where appropriate and when the applicant has notified the city that additional meetings are taking place. (Ord. 2023-04 § 2 (Exh. A § 13), 2023; Ord. 2016-05 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2016)