Chapter 20.18
LEVEL I REVIEW
Sections:
20.18.030 Land use application – Level I.
20.18.040 Review procedures, decision – Level I.
20.18.010 Purpose.
The purpose of Level I procedure is to handle applications which are listed as outright permitted uses which involve no deviation from ordinance development standards. Level I applications receive administrative staff review only, with a decision issued by the director or designee. (Ord. 2018-53 § 8(part), 2018: Ord. 2008-06 § 38, 2008).
20.18.020 When required.
Level I land use applications are required for:
A. Utility extension agreements;
B. Boundary adjustments (see Title 19, Subdivisions);
C. Uses listed as Level I in Chapter 20.100, Table of Permitted Land Uses;
D. Home occupations listed as Level I in Chapter 20.123, Table of Permitted Home Occupations;
E. Certain building, mechanical and plumbing permits;
F. Right-of-way permits; and
G. All other proposals determined by the director to be Level I uses. (Ord. 2018-53 § 8 (part), 2018: Ord. 2008-06 § 39, 2008: Ord. 00-06 § 2(part), 2000: Ord. 95-5 § 1(part), 1995).
20.18.030 Land use application – Level I.
Level I applications shall be made in writing to the department on forms supplied by the department. The application shall contain the information required in Section 20.14.040. A general or detailed site plan as may be required shall accompany the application. The director or their designee may request any other information necessary to clarify the application or determine compliance with and provide for the enforcement of this code. (Ord. 2018-53 § 8(part), 2018).
20.18.040 Review procedures, decision – Level I.
A. Upon acceptance of a completed application for a Level I review, the department shall determine whether the proposal is categorically exempt under SEPA or subject to threshold determination requirements.
B. Site Plan Review Committee. Proposals requiring site plan review will be sent to the site plan review committee by the department no later than fourteen days after the application has been determined to be complete. The site plan review process shall be as set forth in Chapter 20.46, Site Plan Review Committee.
C. The director or designee may also, but is not required to, solicit comments from other resource persons or public agencies he or she may determine may be affected by a proposal that is categorically exempt under SEPA.
D. SEPA Review. All land use applications will be reviewed by the department and if SEPA review is required, such review will be conducted by the responsible official in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.14 and Title 21 of this code and Chapter 197-11 WAC. No approval or permit shall be issued on the proposal until SEPA review is complete.
E. Director’s Decision. After considering the proposal and all relevant materials and timely comments, if any, the director shall take one or more of the following actions:
1. Approve the proposal and issue a notice of decision;
2. Establish conditions for approval, or require other changes in the proposed site plan;
3. Request additional or more detailed information including, but not limited to, a written program for development;
4. Determine a higher review level is needed and/or refer the proposal to the city council, planning commission or hearing examiner for review and direction; or
5. Disapprove the proposal. (Ord. 2018-53 § 8(part), 2018: Ord. 2008-06 § 40, 2008: Ord. 00-06 § 2(part), 2000: Ord. 97-14 § 19, 1997).
20.18.050 Approval.
The director shall issue a decision when determined that the proposal complies with the provisions of this code and the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 2018-53 § 8(part), 2018).
20.18.060 Denial.
When an application is denied, the director shall state the specific reasons and shall cite the specific chapters and sections of this code upon which the denial is based.
20.18.070 Appeal.
Any decision by the director to grant or deny issuance of a Level I decision may be appealed to the hearing examiner under the provisions of Chapter 20.38, Closed Record Decisions and Appeals. Requests for additional or more detailed information and determinations that a higher review level is needed are not appealable. (Ord. 2018-53 § 8(part), 2018: Ord. 2008-06 § 41, 2008).
20.18.080 SEPA review.
All development applications will be reviewed by the department for SEPA compliance. If SEPA review is required, such review will be conducted by the responsible official in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.14 and Title 21 of this code and Chapter 197-11 WAC. No approval or permit shall be issued on the proposal until SEPA review is complete.
20.18.085 Concurrency review.
No approval or permit shall be issued on a proposal until concurrency requirements are satisfied. (Ord. 2012-09 § 17, 2012).