Chapter 25.12 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES


Section 25.12.720 Procedure.

    1. Written Request for Nonuse Interpretation. Except as provided in subsection 2. of this section, a request for interpretation of any provision of this title shall be submitted in writing, in duplicate copies, to the zoning administrator. It shall set forth the specific provision or provisions to be interpreted, the facts of the specific situation giving rise to the request for an interpretation, and the precise interpretation claimed by the applicant to be correct. Before the rendering of any interpretation, the zoning administrator may require such further facts and information as are, in his judgment, necessary to a meaningful interpretation of the provision in question.
    2. Application for Use Interpretation. Applications for a use interpretation shall be submitted in writing, in duplicate, to the zoning administrator. The application shall be in such form and contain such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the zoning administrator but shall in all instances contain at least the following:
        a. The applicant's name;
        b. The applicant's name and address;
        c. If a specific parcel of property is involved, the location or address;
        d. The present use and zoning classification of the subject property, if applicable;
        e. The proposed use;
        f. The uses permitted in the present zoning classification which are most similar to the proposed use;
        g. Documents, statements and other evidence demonstrating the character of the proposed use;
        h. Such other and further information or documentation as the zoning administrator may deem necessary or appropriate to a full and proper consideration and disposition of the particular application.
    3. Action by the Zoning Administrator. Within fourteen days following the receipt of a completed request or application for interpretation, the administrator shall inform the applicant in writing of his interpretation. The administrator shall state the specific precedent, reasons and analysis upon which such interpretation is based.
    4. Appeal. Appeals from interpretations rendered by the building inspector may be taken to the board of adjustment as provided in Subchapter VIII of this chapter.  (Ord. S-30424, 1976)