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Ballard City Zoning Code

15.07 Permitted

Uses; Review And Approval

15.07.010 Approval Required

All requests to establish a use, to construct any building, structure or improvement identified as a Permitted Use in the Table of Uses will submit a written application stating the address of the property and which of the permitted uses is being applied for as well as details about the nature of the Permitted Use. The construction of all improvements and/or buildings associated with the use must be shown on a set of site construction plans. These plans must meet all requirements of the Standard Specifications and Plans as adopted by the City and at a minimum show the site grading, drainage, utilities, fire protection plan, parking and access, sanitary sewer, culinary and secondary water systems, together with a Landscape Plan.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 07022019-002 on 7/2/2019
Amended by Ord. 202403-001 on 3/7/2024

15.07.020 Submittal Requirements

Submittals for a Permitted Use are required to comply with the requirements of this Ordinance and the requirements for a building permit.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 07022019-002 on 7/2/2019

15.07.030 Review And Approval Procedures

The City Administrator and Building Official will review the Permitted Use request and determine if the request;

  1. Is for a Permitted Use within the district and does not require any special consideration, waiver or exception by the City.
  2. Complies with the requirements for the district with respect to area requirements, yard requirements, setback requirements, height, buffer and landscape standards, coverage requirements, parking and unloading requirements and all other requirements applicable to the district.
  3. Does not propose any construction on any critical lands as defined.
  4. Complies with all dedication and subdivision requirements of the City and provides the necessary infrastructure and plans, as required.
  5. Complies with all applicable building codes, as adopted by the City.
  6. Has provided the required Site Construction Plans which show a minimum of the following: (All Plans to meet the Standard Specifications and Plans as adopted)
    1. Site Grading
    2. Site Drainage Calculation and Proposed Detention and/or Retention areas
    3. Site Access and Parking with Pavement Details etc.
    4. Site Utilities
    5. Water and Sewer Plans
    6. Landscape Plans
    7. Other Plans and details which may be required

Upon finding that the proposed use, building or structure complies with the standards and requirements of this Ordinance and the provisions of the Ballard City’s adopted Building Codes, the Permitted Use may be authorized and a building permit issued. The 's Administrator will advise theCity's Council of all approved Permitted Uses. If the Permitted Use request does not comply with the requirements of this Ordinance and the City’s adopted Building Codes, the Ballard City Administrator will notify the applicant, identifying what requirements were not satisfied and whether the applicant should submit a different development application or Conditional Use Permit.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 07022019-002 on 7/2/2019
Amended by Ord. 202403-001 on 3/7/2024

07022019-002

202403-001