Chapter 17.11
CODE INTERPRETATIONS

Sections:

17.11.100    Interpretations--Purpose.

17.11.200    Code interpretation procedure.

17.11.100 Interpretations--Purpose.

Some terms or phrases within this title may have two or more reasonable meanings. This section provides a process for resolving differences in the interpretation of the code text. (Ord. 1874 §4(part), 2006).

17.11.200 Code interpretation procedure.

A. Requests. A request for a code interpretation shall be made in writing to the community development director with the applicable fee.

B. Decision to Issue Interpretation. The community development director shall have the authority to interpret the code, or refer the request to the planning commission for its interpretation. The community development director shall advise the person making the inquiry in writing within fourteen days after the request is made, on whether or not the city will make an interpretation.

C. Written Interpretation. If the city decides to issue an interpretation, it shall be issued in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the person requesting the interpretation and any other person who specifically requested a copy. The written interpretation shall be issued within fourteen days of the request. The decision shall become effective fourteen days later, unless an appeal is filed in accordance with subsections D and E of this section.

D. Type II Procedure. Code interpretations shall be made using a Type II procedure under Section 17.05.300.

E. Appeals. The applicant and any party who received notice or who participated in the proceedings through the submission of written or verbal evidence may appeal the decision to the planning commission for a Type III decision. The appeal must be filed within fourteen days after the interpretation was mailed or delivered to the applicant. Initiating an appeal requires filing a notice of appeal with the city planning department pursuant to Section 17.05.400.

F. Interpretations on File. The city shall keep on file a record of all code interpretations. (Ord. 1874 §4(part), 2006).