The provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare; therefore, where this title imposes greater restriction than is imposed or required by other laws, ordinance rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall prevail.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 410) § 5.1, 1978).

Recognizing that there are certain uses of property that may or may not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, depending upon the facts of each particular case, the administrator shall have limited power to issue special permits for new or unusual uses which are of similar character and not specifically mentioned elsewhere in this title as a permitted use; and, the administrator may modify any of the provisions of this title upon application in writing by the applicant, or his duly authorized representative, where there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this title; provided, that the spirit of this title shall be complied with, public welfare insured and substantial justice done. The particulars of such modification shall be granted or allowed and the decision of the administrator shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 410) § 5.2, 1978).

The planning commission may permit by interpretation in a zoning district any use not described in this title, not a prohibited use, or not expressly allowed in a less restrictive district, and deem it to be in general keeping with the uses authorized in such district. A record shall be kept of such interpretations to facilitate equitable future administration and to permit periodic amendments to this title.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 410) § 5.3, 1978).

It shall be the duty of the planning commission to interpret the provisions of this title in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of the official zoning plan as shown by the zoning map on file in the offices of the auditor and planning department.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 410) § 5.4, 1978).

It shall be the duty of the planning commission, body of adjustment and board of county commissioners to interpret and/or administer the provisions of this title in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of the long-range comprehensive plan prepared by the planning commission as required by RCW Chapter 36.70 and adopted by the board of county commissioners.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 410) § 5.5, 1978).

Whenever a public hearing is required by this title, no less than three notices thereof shall be posted by the planning director in conspicuous places on or adjacent to the tract, lot or other land or building area affected. Written notices shall be mailed to adjacent land owners of record and others likely to be affected. Such notices shall state the time and place of such hearing and the nature of the question to be heard and shall be posted no less than fourteen days prior to the date of hearing. Notices shall be sent to owners of record of all property within a distance of three hundred feet, streets and alleys excluded, all property which is the subject of the public hearing.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 411) § 5.6, 1978).

In the event of conflict of provisions in this title, the most restrictive requirements shall prevail.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 411) § 5.7, 1978).

Whenever any permit or exception is issued pursuant to provisions of this ordinance, unless otherwise provided pursuant to this title, any final decision, permit or exception shall remain effective for no more than twelve months, unless the use allowed is begun within that time. If not in use, or if related construction is not undertaken within twelve months, the authorized use shall become invalid and the principal uses permitted outright in the district shall prevail, provided that two extension periods of six months may be granted upon proof of need and timely application therefore is made to the director of planning.

If the decision is appealed, the twelve months shall be counted from when the appeal is dismissed or the litigation is otherwise resolved.

(Ord. 060782-1 (Vol. 35, page 622) 1982: Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 411) § 5.8, 1978).

(Ord. No. O060215, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-15)

Editor's note— Ord. No. O060215, § 2(Exh. A), adopted June 2, 2015, repealed § 19.08.090, which pertained to recording and derived from Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346) (part); and Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 411), § 5.9, adopted in 1978.

It shall be the duty of the director of planning to see that this title is enforced through the proper legal channels. No permit shall be approved for the construction or alteration of any building or part thereof unless the plans, specifications and intended use of such building conform in all respects with the provisions of this title.

(Res. 13678 (Vol. 29, page 346)(part): Ord. 62678 (Vol. 29, page 414) § 5.12, 1978).

For certain applications and permits provided for and required by county planning documents, the following will apply:

A.

For any project estimated to exceed one million dollars in value, the applicant will be billed for the county's actual costs including staff costs and the fees of consultants employed by the county for purposes of evaluating the application and advising the county.

B.

Within thirty days of the filing of the application, the county shall provide the applicant with an estimate of the costs of initial review, which amount must be paid in order for the application to be deemed complete. Additional billings for actual costs must be paid within thirty days of receipt and prior to the commencement of construction.

(Ord. 020695 (Vol. 57, page 727)(part), 1995).