The land use hearing examiner shall receive and hear applications for conditional use permits.

(Ord. 698(part), 1979).

(Ord. No. 1361, § 1, 5-19-2021)

An application for a conditional use permit under this chapter may be made by any property owner, authorized agent, or any government officer, department, board or bureau affected. Such application, together with all plans, specifications and other papers pertaining to the application shall be filed with the clerk and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount set by fee resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 1014 § 4, 1995: Ord. 698(part), 1979).

When an application has been filed in compliance with this title, a date for hearing shall be set. Notice of such hearing shall be given to the public not less than ten days prior to the date of such hearing, by posting three notices, one on the site, and two in public buildings in the city. Such notices shall set forth the time, place and purposes of such hearing. Written notices shall be mailed not less than ten days prior to the hearing to the property owners within a three-hundred-foot radius of the property of the variance in question. Additional notices may be given by posting on the property or by the mail.

(Ord. 698(part), 1979).

The land use hearing examiner shall make a decision not later than forty-five days after the filing of an environmental checklist or environmental impact statement, whichever applies, after considering the health, safety, peace and welfare of the citizens of the city, including those living near the affected areas. The decision shall be in writing and shall state why the conditional use permit shall or shall not be granted considering the health, safety, peace and welfare of the citizens of the city. In the event the decision is in the affirmative, the board shall establish conditions and guidelines which it shall require before issuance of the permit.

(Ord. 698(part), 1979).

(Ord. No. 1361, § 1, 5-19-2021)

Decisions of the land use hearing examiner shall be final, except as provided in RCW Chapter 36.70C, the Land Use Petition Act.

(Ord. 698(part), 1979).

(Ord. No. 1361, § 1, 5-19-2021)