Fife City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 19
94 ADMINISTRATION AND APPEAL
§ 19.94.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to describe the general administrative duties, powers and responsibilities of city staff in implementing the provisions of this title. Specific administrative duties, powers and responsibilities are described within each chapter of this title. Furthermore, this chapter describes the process for an appeal of an administrative decision.
(Ord. 1317 § 3, 1998)
§ 19.94.020 Administrative responsibility.
A.
Procedures and Requirements. The director is authorized to establish procedures and requirements for the content, processing, disclosure and maintenance of all applications, permits and records pertinent to this title; provided, that such procedures and requirements are necessary to assure compliance with this title and state law.
B.
Interpretation and Title Application. The director is hereby charged with the responsibility of interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, subject to FMC 19.02.030 and the public hearing and appeal procedures contained herein. The director may receive assistance from designated city staff.
(Ord. 1317 § 3, 1998)
§ 19.94.030 No conflicting licenses or permits to be issued.
All departments and city staff vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses where required by law shall comply with the provisions of this title. No license or permit for uses, structures or purposes where the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be issued. Any license or permit, if issued in conflict with the provisions hereof, shall be null and void.
(Ord. 1317 § 3, 1998)
§ 19.94.040 Appeal of administrative decision.
A.
Appeal Before Hearing Examiner. Any administrative decision made by a city official with authority under this title shall be appealable to the hearing examiner. An administrative decision shall include, but is not limited to, any order, requirement, penalty or determination issued under the provisions of this title. Appeals of planning permits shall be subject to Chapter 14.10 FMC, Appeals. Where appropriate, an appeal of an administrative decision shall be combined with an appeal subject to Chapter 14.10 FMC or an appeal subject to a more specific procedure elsewhere in this title.
B.
Appeal Time Limit. An appeal of an administrative decision shall be filed with the community development department within 14 days of the decision. If the last day of an appeal period is a Saturday, Sunday or city-observed holiday, the filing must be submitted by the close of business of the next business day.
C.
Contents of Appeal. The contents of the appeal shall be in accordance with FMC 14.10.060.
(Ord. 1317 § 3, 1998; Ord. 1593-06 § 78, 2006)
§ 19.94.050 Responsibility for establishment of lot lines and setbacks.
Notwithstanding any provisions in this title to the contrary, the city shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines at a development. The location of lot lines or setback lines at a development and construction related thereto shall be the responsibility of the applicant or owner.
(Ord. 1317 § 3, 1998)
