17.01.040 Interpretations.
A. The Planning Director or other city official, as designated by the City Council, shall have the initial authority and responsibility to interpret and enforce all terms, provision, and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. If requested, the Planning Director shall make an interpretation in writing. The Director’s interpretation does not have the effect of amending the provisions of this Title. Any interpretation of this Title shall be based on the following considerations:
1. The Comprehensive Plan;
2. The purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as applied to the particular section in question; and
3. The opinion of the City Attorney.
B. Written Interpretation. If an interpretation is requested in writing, it shall be issued within fourteen (14) days after receiving the request. The interpretation becomes effective twelve (12) days after it is mailed or delivered to the requestor, unless an appeal is filed.
C. Appeals. Within twelve (12) days of the mailing of the interpretation, the requestor may appeal the Zoning Ordinance interpretation to the Planning Commission per the appeals procedure outlined in Review Procedures (Chapter 17.09), with the exception that written notice of the hearing is provided only to the appellant when the request does not concern any specific property.
D. Interpretations on File. The Planning Director shall keep on file a record of all Zoning Ordinance interpretations.