Chapter 20.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

20.04.100    Scope.

20.04.110    Conflicts.

20.04.120    Consistency.

20.04.100 Scope.

Through this chapter and other ordinances of the city, the city has established an integrated and consolidated project permit process. This title is to identify the city’s system of coordinated development regulations, such as the zoning code, subdivision ordinance, Kirkland building code, and environmental procedures. This system of review is also the project permit process which is required by RCW 36.70B.060. (Ord. 3529 § 1 (part), 1996)

20.04.110 Conflicts.

To the extent this title may directly conflict with other ordinances of the city which were in effect prior to January 1, 1996, the provisions of this title shall prevail. (Ord. 3529 § 1 (part), 1996)

20.04.120 Consistency.

The foundation for project review shall be the city’s comprehensive plan and development regulations. The city’s review of a project permit application will include determination as to whether the proposed project is consistent with applicable regulations or comprehensive plan. The determination of consistency shall be based on review of the applicable development regulations, or in the absence of a relevant development regulation, upon the comprehensive plan. The city’s review will emphasize existing requirements and adopted standards, with the use of supplemental authority as specified by Chapter 43.21C RCW to the extent that existing requirements do not adequately address a project’s specific probable adverse environmental impacts. (Ord. 3529 § 1 (part), 1996)