§ 17.62.040. Residential construction proposals—Review process.

The following requirements shall apply to all proposals for both construction and modification to existing structures for all residential properties:

A.

Initial Review. Following the submittal of a proposal, the planning director shall review all requests for zone clearance. Approval shall be based on meeting the requirements of the objectives stated in Section 17.62.030, and the additional requirements of this title.

B.

Notice. If the planning director determines that certain properties may be affected by a proposal, the director shall require that owners of the affected properties be notified by mail, ten days prior to the decision of the director when the director determines the proposal is significant to warrant such notification.

C.

Approval Process. If the planning director does not determine that the objectives stated in Section 17.62.030 are met, the applicant may propose mitigating factors to the planning director. Once the director determines the objectives are met, he shall render a written decision of approval. Notice of the decision shall be mailed to any party requesting such notice and any party previously given notice by the director under subsection B of this section.

D.

Appeal to Planning Commission. Any aggrieved party shall have the right to appeal the planning director's decision to the planning commission within twenty days of the director's written decision. The planning commission will then hold a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed in accordance with the public hearing notification provisions of Section 17.66.050.

E.

Powers and Duties of the Planning Commission. The planning commission shall hear and review all appropriate testimony regarding compliance with the neighborhood compatibility ordinance. The planning commission may require any necessary design modifications to ensure that the proposal reflects the objectives of the ordinance.

F.

Appeal of Planning Commission Decision. Any aggrieved party or the city council, on its own motion, may appeal the planning commission's decision to the city council within twenty days after the commission renders the decision.

(Prior code § 1816 (b))