Chapter 18.80
REZONES
Sections:
18.80.010 Application requirements.
18.80.020 Rezone-created nonconformity.
18.80.030 Actions by the planning department.
18.80.040 Actions by planning commission.
18.80.050 Public hearing requirements.
18.80.060 Town council actions.
18.80.010 Application requirements.
Any applicant requesting a rezone shall submit the following:
(1) Application letter requesting a change from the existing zone to another specified zone. The letter shall be signed by the petitioner. An affidavit attesting to and describing the petitioner’s pecuniary interest in the property shall be attached.
(2) An explanation of the conditions which affect and impact the land use within the proposed rezone boundary that have so changed since the adoption of the existing zoning that the existing classification is inappropriate.
(3) An explanation of how the proposed rezone relates to the Skykomish comprehensive land use plan. Explain how the proposal supports or does not support the goals and policies of the plan.
(4) Appropriate fees for application.
(5) Once application has been reviewed by the town and found in acceptable form, the applicant shall submit a list and addressed envelopes for all landowners within 300 feet of the subject parcel. The property ownership records of the King County treasurer shall be used to identify the surrounding property owners. (Ord. 433, 2012; Ord. 235 § 6.3, 1995)
18.80.020 Rezone-created nonconformity.
If, by amendment of this title, any area is transferred to another zoning district of a different classification by a change in the district boundaries, a building or use, lawfully existing in such transferred area at the time of such amendment, may be continued in the zoning district to which it is transferred as a nonconforming building or use, subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.60 SMC. (Ord. 433, 2012; Ord. 235 § 6.31, 1995)
18.80.030 Actions by the planning department.
(1) The planning department shall investigate the accuracy and completeness of an application prior to official acceptance by the town. The planning department shall prepare a letter for the mayor’s signature, officially accepting the application. All time limits shall proceed from the date the letter is signed by the mayor and submitted to the applicant.
(2) The planning department shall investigate the application and prepare a report for the planning commission describing the compatibility of the application with the comprehensive plan and good planning practices. (Ord. 433, 2012; Ord. 235 § 6.32, 1995)
18.80.040 Actions by planning commission.
(1) The planning commission shall receive the report from the planning department. They shall schedule a public hearing to accept further testimony from the applicant, neighbors, citizens and others regarding the petition.
(2) Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the planning commission shall review the facts, prepare a written report of findings and conclusions and recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the town council. (Ord. 433, 2012; Ord. 235 § 6.33, 1995)
18.80.050 Public hearing requirements.
The landowners of property within 300 feet of the subject site shall be notified of a public hearing via envelopes supplied by the petitioner and mailed by the town clerk-treasurer at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. The town clerk-treasurer shall publish a notice of public hearing on the town community bulletin board, in the Town Hall, and in the official newspaper at least 14 days prior to the public hearing. (Ord. 433, 2012; Ord. 235 § 6.34, 1995)
18.80.060 Town council actions.
The town council shall receive the report from the planning commission and approve or deny the recommendations. If the town council does not concur with the recommendations of the planning commission, they must hold an additional public hearing to gather new evidence. They must then prepare findings and conclusions to support their approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application. (Ord. 433, 2012; Ord. 235 § 6.35, 1995)