1. Type I process (Administrative) involves an application that is subject to clear, objective and nondiscretionary standard or standards that require the exercise of professional judgment about technical issues.

2. Type II process (Quasi-Judicial) involves an application that is subject to objective and subjective standards that require the exercise of substantial discretion and about which there may be a broad public interest.

3. Type III process (Legislative) process involves the creation, implementation or amendment of policy or law by ordinance. The subject of a Type El process applies to a relatively large geographic area.

3. The City Council may approve, approve with conditions, or deny Type III (Legislative) applications after review and recommendation by the Planning Commission. In addition, the City Council shall review and act on appeals of Type I and Type II decisions, where allowed. Type III decisions may be appealed through Stevens County Superior Court. (Ord. 1678, 2008).

2. Information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the standards specified in the applicable section(s) of this title.

3. A completed SEPA checklist, including all back-up materials, or, in the case that the project is exempt, a statement explaining why the project should be considered exempt under WAC 197-11-800.

4. Suggested findings of fact supporting the proposed project and relating to each required finding in this title.

5. Payment in full of all applicable fee(s) adopted by the City Council.

1. 120 days for Development Applications, such as Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan Review

2. 90 days for Preliminary Subdivision Plats

3. 30 days for Short Plats

4. For Development Applications not identified in this Section or Section 17.06.040B, the 120 day timeframe shall apply.

1. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan or Development Code.

2. Any time required to correct plans, perform studies or provide additional information, provided that within 14 days of receiving the requested additional information, the Administrator shall determine whether the information is adequate to resume the project review.

3. Substantial project revisions made or requested by an applicant, in which case the 120 days will be calculated from the time that the City determines the revised application to be complete.

4. All time required for the preparation and review of an environmental impact statement, if required under SEPA.

5. Projects involving the siting of an essential public facility.

6. An extension of time mutually agreed upon by the City and the applicant.

7. All time required to obtain a variance.

8. Any remand to the hearing body.

9. All time required for an appeal of a Determination of Significance.

1. A description of the project or requested action and the location of the property.

2. A statement of any SEPA threshold determination.

3. A statement of the action taken by the review authority.

4. A statement that the action is final unless an appeal is submitted within the appeal period set by this title. The final appeal date shall be provided.

5. A statement describing the procedure for an appeal.

6. A statement that affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation.

1. Publication of the notice in the official City newspaper of general circulation.

2. Mailing of the notice to the applicant or applicant’s representative and to any person who, prior to the rendering of the decision, requested notice of the decision or submitted comments on the application.

3. Mailing of the notice to the County Assessor’s office

1. Six (6) months after action by the Planning Commission

2. One (1) year after action by the City Council.

1. The name of the applicant;

2. Date of application;

3. The date of the letter of completeness;

4. The location of the project (address, assessor’s parcel number(s), or legal description);

5. A description of the proposed project;

6. The requested approvals, actions, and/or required studies;

7. A public comment period not less than 14 nor more than 30 days;

8. Identification of existing environmental documents;

9. A City contact and phone number;

10. The date, time, and place of a public hearing if one has been scheduled;

11. A statement that the decision on the application will be made within 120 days of the date of the letter of completeness.

12. A statement of the preliminary determination, if one has been made at the time of notice, of the development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and to determine consistency with the Unified Development Ordinance.

13. SEPA determination, if known at the time of the notice.

1. Posted in at least three (3) public buildings, at least 14 days, but not more than 30 days, prior to the hearing;

2. Publication at least ten (10) days before the date of a public meeting in the newspaper of general circulation;

3. If the proposed action is site specific, notice shall be mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the site, excluding right-of-way. The property owners shall be as shown on the most recent County Assessor’s records. Addressed, pre-stamped envelopes shall be provided by the applicant.

1. The Administrator shall notify the adjacent property owners of intent to grant approval. Notification shall be made by certified mail (return receipt requested) and posting of the property.

2. Final approval will be granted unless a request for a public hearing is filed with the City Clerk within 14 days of the date of the notice.

1. Publication at least ten (10) days before the date of a public meeting in the official City newspaper of general circulation;

2. Mail to all property owners within 300 feet, not including street rights-of-way, of the boundaries of the property which is subject of the hearing. The notice shall be postmarked at least 14 days, but no more than 30 days, prior to the date of the public hearing. Addressed, pre-stamped envelopes shall be provided by the applicant. The property owners shall be as shown on the most recent County Assessor’s records;

3. Post notice of the requested action on all street frontages of the property (properties) affected using notices provided by the Planning Department.

1. Publication at least ten (10) days before the date of a public meeting in the official City newspaper of general circulation;

2. If the proposed action is for a specific site, notice shall be mailed to all property owners within 300 feet, not including street rights-of-way, of the boundaries of the property which is subject of the hearing. The notice shall be postmarked at least 14 days, but no more than 30 days, prior to the date of the public hearing. Addressed, pre-stamped envelopes shall be provided by the applicant. The property owners shall be as shown on the most recent County Assessor’s records;

3. If the proposed action is for a specific site, notice of the requested action shall be posted by the applicant on all street frontages of the property (properties) affected using notices provided by the Administrator.

4. If the application would apply to a large number of properties (for example, an entire zone district) publication of a map of areas affected may substitute for individual notice.

1. Publication at least ten (10) days before the date of a public meeting, hearing, or pending action in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and

2. Mailing at least ten (10) days before the date of a public meeting, hearing, or pending action to all property owners as shown on the records of the County Assessor and to all street addresses of properties within 300 feet, not including street rights-of-way, of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of the meeting or pending action. Addressed, pre-stamped envelopes shall be provided by the applicant; and

3. Posting at least ten (10) days before the meeting, hearing, or pending action in three (3) public places where ordinances are posted and at least one (1) notice on the subject property.

1. A description of the project or requested action and the location of the property.

2. A statement of any SEPA threshold determination.

3. A statement of the action taken by the review authority.

4. A statement that the action is final unless an appeal is submitted within the appeal period set by this title. The final appeal date shall be provided.

5. A statement describing the procedure for an appeal.

6. A statement that affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation.

1. Publication of the notice in the official City newspaper of general circulation.

2. Mailing of the notice to the applicant or applicant’s representative and to any person who, prior to the rendering of the decision, requested notice of the decision or submitted comments on the application.

3. Mailing of the notice to the County Assessor’s office.

1. Interpretations, SEPA determinations, and Type I decision may be appealed to the City Council within 14 calendar days of the decision.

2. Type II decision may be appealed within ten (10) days to the City Council and shall be a closed record hearing (RCW 36.70B.060). A Type III decision may be appealed to Stevens County Superior Court within 21 days of the publication of the Notice of Decision as described in the Section 17.06.063 below. (Ord. 1678, 2008).

1. The decision being appealed;

2. The name and address of the appellant;

3. The specific reasons for the appeal (the appellant shall bear the burden of proving why the decision is inappropriate); and

4. The desired outcome or changes to the decision.