Chapter 14.48 – Code Interpretations

Chapter 14.48
– Code Interpretations

Sections:

14.48.100 Interpretations - Purpose

Some terms or phrases within the Code may have two or more reasonable meanings. This section provides a process for resolving differences in the interpretation of the Code text. (Ord. 2959 §5(Exh. A (part)), 2007. Formerly 4.8.100)

14.48.200 Code Interpretation Procedure

A. Requests. A request for a code interpretation shall be made in writing to the Community Development Director.

B. Decision to Issue Interpretation. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to interpret the code. The Community Development Director shall advise the person making the inquiry in writing within 14 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 30 days of the request. The decision shall become effective 14 days later, unless an appeal is filed in accordance with E-F below.

E. Type II Procedure. Code Interpretations shall be made using a Type II procedure under Section 14.41.300.

F. 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 Type II decision to the Planning Commission. The appeal must be filed within 14 days after the interpretation was mailed or delivered to the applicant. Initiating an appeal requires filing a notice of appeal with the Community Development Director pursuant to Section 14.41.400.

G. Interpretations on File. The City shall keep on file a record of all code interpretations. (Ord. 2959 §5(Exh. A (part)), 2007. Formerly 4.8.200)