All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size, use, and location of all existing buildings and the building to be erected under authority of the permit applied for, and such other information as may be necessary to show compliance with the provisions of this title.

(Code 2020, § 17.12.020; Ord. No. 491, § 14.02, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 3, 1970)

In the interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. Except as specifically herein provided, this title does not repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law, regulation, rule, or permit previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law, relating to the use of buildings or land or relating to the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration, or enlargement of any building or structure; nor is it intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement between parties, provided that whenever this title imposes greater restrictions upon the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration, or enlargement of any building or structure or the use of any building, structure, or land, than are imposed or required by such existing provision of law, or regulation, rule, or permit, or easement, covenant, or agreement, then the provisions of this title shall control.

(Code 2020, § 17.12.030; Ord. No. 491, § 14.03, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 3, 1970)

In case of uncertainty or dispute as to the meaning, intention, interpretation or application of the terms of the International Building Code or the city zoning code, or of the zoning map, a request for clarification or decision shall be submitted to the city code official who shall provide a written ruling thereon within 30 days of such submission.

(Code 2020, § 17.12.040; Ord. No. 491, § 14.04, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 3, 1970; Ord. No. 808, § 2, 1992)

A.

Any affected citizen or administrative official may appeal any orders, recommendations, permits, decisions, rulings or determinations made by a city code official in the administration or enforcement of provisions of the International Building Code or the city zoning code, or any ordinances adopted pursuant thereto, which are adverse to his interest, by filing with the clerk-treasurer, within ten days from such ruling or date of action, a written notice of appeal. Appeal hearings shall be scheduled with the applicable appeal body pursuant to subsections C and D of this section.

B.

The appeal shall contain the following information:

1.

The case number designated by the city and the name of the applicant;

2.

The name and signature of each petitioner or their authorized representative and a statement showing that each petitioner is entitled to file the appeal under subsection A of this section. If multiple parties file a single petition for review, the petition shall designate one party as the contact representative for all contact with the city administrator or designee. All contact with the city administrator regarding the appeal, including notice, shall be with the contact representative; and

3.

The specific aspect of the decision or determination being appealed, the specific reasons why each aspect is in error as a matter of fact or law, and the evidence relied on to prove the error.

4.

The appeal fee as established by resolution of city council.

C.

For cases where an appeal body or board is specified in this Code, appeals shall be processed in accordance with those provisions specifying the appeal body or board.

D.

For those cases where no appeal body or board is specified in this Code, the city council shall be the appeal body. Following submittal of the appeal, the clerk-treasurer, shall forthwith transmit to the city council all papers constituting a record upon which the action appealed from was taken; in addition thereto, the council may, at its hearing, receive such additional evidence as it deems relevant. Upon hearing, the council shall have the power to overrule or alter the ruling of any city code official, or to refer any matter back to the city code official for restudy or reconsideration. The action of the city council shall be final and binding unless appealed pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.63.110 and state law.

(Code 2020, § 17.12.050; Ord. No. 491, § 14.05, 1966; Ord. No. 516, § 3, 1970; Ord. No. 808, § 3, 1992; Ord. No. 1454, § 2, 1-7-2021)