Walla Walla County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

This chapter establishes an optional and expeditious method for the review and approval of a site development permit when approval of a site plan is desired independent of action on a building permit. It is intended to promote the development of land in a manner, which is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or to adjacent properties. (Ord. 310 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 7), 8-30-2010)

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Applications shall be submitted to the department on forms prescribed by the director.

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Applications shall contain the information required in Subsection 17.17.070(B) and in WWCC Title 14.

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Applications shall be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of WWCC Title 14. (Ord. 310 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 8), 8-30-2010)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 9), adopted Aug. 30, 2010, repealed former § 17.17.030 in its entirety which pertained to action of applications and derived from (Ord. 310 (part), 2005.

A site development permit shall be approved, approved with conditions or denied based on a determination that the site development permit complies with the WWCC and state law. (Ord. 310 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 10), 8-30-2010)

All premises must be developed and maintained in accord with an approved site development permit. The failure of the property to be so developed or maintained is grounds for the revocation of that permit. The director may inspect any premises at reasonable times to determine that it is being so developed and maintained. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until all conditions of the permit have been complied with or adequate surety given that the conditions will be met. Surety can come in the form of a bond, a letter of credit, an escrow account, cash guarantee or other instrument acceptable to the director. (Ord. 310 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 11), 8-30-2010)

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Vesting. Site development permits shall become vested on the date a determination of completeness is made under WWCC Title 14.

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Expiration. Site development permits expire two years from the date of approval if a certificate of occupancy is not issued. Site development permits can be extended for not more than two additional years by the director, provided that the applicant complies with any changes to the applicable development regulations that occur in the interim. (Ord. 310 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 12), 8-30-2010)

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Consolidated Review. Site development permit applications may be submitted with a building permit application and the site development permit review consolidated with the review of the building permit application.

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Drawing Requirements. Each site development permit submitted for approval must be accompanied by a scale drawing showing lot lines and dimensions, the location of existing structures intended to remain, proposed buildings or improvements, the heights of all structures, parking lot design and location including access and drainage, street right-of-way lines, setbacks, exterior lighting, garbage facilities, signs, landscaping, fences, and any other information deemed necessary by the director to ensure compliance with the provisions of this title. If known, the materials must indicate the proposed or probable use of the development and a brief statement of the type of construction contemplated.

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Development Consistency. The site development permit will be conditioned or amended so that the development is consistent in all respects to this title and other applicable laws and ordinances. (Ord. 310 (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 371, § III(Exh. A, Pt. E), 8-3-2009; Ord. No. 386, § III(Exh. A, § 13), 8-30-2010)