Chapter 18.22
ZONING CLEARANCE
Sections:
18.22.010 Purpose.
This chapter establishes procedures to verify that each new or expanded use, activity, or structure complies with all of the applicable requirements of this code, as well as the conditions of any previous discretionary approval granted by the City. [Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A).]
18.22.020 Applicability.
A zoning clearance is required for buildings or structures erected, constructed, altered, repaired or moved, the use of vacant land, changes in the character of the use of land or building, or for substantial expansions in the use of land or building, which are allowed as a matter of right by this code.
A. Exceptions. No zoning clearance shall be required for the continuation of previously approved or permitted uses and structures or for uses and structures that are not subject to any building or zoning regulations. [Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A).]
18.22.030 Review authority.
The Community Development Director shall act as the review authority for zoning clearance applications based on consideration of the requirements of this chapter. [Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A).]
18.22.040 Procedures.
A. Application. Applications and fees for a zoning clearance shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions set forth in DMC 18.21.020, Application forms and fees. A building permit application or business license application may serve as an application for a zoning clearance.
1. The Director may request that the zoning clearance application be accompanied by a written narrative, plans, and other related materials necessary to show that the proposed development, alteration, or use of the site complies with all provisions of this code and the requirements and conditions of any applicable design review, use permit, or other discretionary land use approval granted by the City.
B. Determination. If the Director determines that the proposed use or building is allowed as a matter of right by this code and conforms to all the applicable development and use standards, the Director shall issue a zoning clearance. An approved zoning clearance may include attachments of other written or graphic information, including, but not limited to, statements, numeric data, site plans, floor plans, and building elevations and sections, as a record of the proposal’s conformity with the applicable regulations of this code. Prior to issuing any building permit, subdivision approval, or lot line adjustment, the Director shall review the application to determine whether the use, building, or change in lot configuration complies with all provisions of this code or any applicable design review, use permit, or other discretionary land use approval and that all conditions of such permits and approvals have been satisfied. [Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A).]