Wapato City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
11 GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
§ 17.11.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to specify the general procedures to be followed when processing applications. Additional procedures for particular types of development review are contained in specific sections in this title.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.020 Application requirements.
All applications shall comply with the following requirements:
A.
Applications shall be in writing on forms provided by the Wapato fire department or, for Class (1) uses, by the building official;
B.
Applications shall include the information required by Table 11-1, Application Requirements. For Class (1) and (2) review, the application shall include a general site plan in conformance with Section 17.11.040; provided, the reviewing official at his discretion may require additional information to clarify the application or determine compliance with provisions of this title. For Class (3) review, the application shall include a detailed site plan in conformance with Section 17.11.050;
C.
All applications, except for Class (1) review, shall be signed by the property owner or his agent authorized in writing to do so;
D.
Applications shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee established in this title;
E.
An application is not complete unless it includes all required information, attachments and fees. No application shall be considered officially filed until accepted as complete by the fire department; and
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.030 Table of application requirements.
Table 11-1, Application Requirements, lists the general information required for each type of application and is included as a part of this section. Individual chapters of this title may contain additional information required for a particular type of application.
Table 11-1 Application Requirements | ||||||||
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PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR | ||||||||
CLASS (1) REVIEW | CLASS (2) REVIEW | CLASS (3) REVIEW | APPEAL | DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION | VARIANCE | NON-CONFORMING USE EXPANSION | REZONE | |
Name, Address, Phone Number | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Signature of Property Owner(s) | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | |
Signature of Applicant | R | |||||||
Yakima County Taxation Parcel Number and Legal Description | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Description of Proposed Action | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Size of Subject Property | R | R | R | |||||
SEPA Checklist (when required) | X | X | X | X | X | R | ||
Application Fee | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
General Site Plan (See Section 17.11.040) | R | R | R | R | ||||
Detailed Site Plan (See Section 17.11.050) | R | R | ||||||
Explanation of Any Adjustment Sought from the Standards of this Title | X | X | X | R | R | |||
Draft of Any Proposed Covenants, Restrictions and Easements | X | R | ||||||
Citation of the Action Being Appealed (See Section 17.16.030(C)) | R | |||||||
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R = Required with application |
X = May be required with application |
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Note: The application must include the items shown. Individual chapters of this title may contain additional information required for a particular type of application. |
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.040 General site plan form and contents.
A.
General Site Plan Form. All general site plans shall be drawn to scale and be legibly drawn, prepared, or printed on paper. Unless otherwise requested or authorized by the reviewing official or fire department, the paper size for Class (1) review shall be eight and one-half inches by eleven inches and, for Class (2) review, eleven inches by seventeen inches. The scale of the drawing shall be a standard engineering or architectural scale and shall reasonably utilize the paper size.
B.
General Site Plan Contents. The general site plan shall include the legal description of land; north arrow and scale of drawing; name of applicant and project name; actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon; the sizes and location of existing structures on the lot to the nearest foot; the location and dimensions of proposed structures and uses; the size and location of utilities, parking areas, proposed landscaping and site screening; and the location of ingress and egress. The site plan shall also include any other information required by the fire department or reviewing official to clarify the proposal, assess its impacts, or determine compliance with this title.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.050 Detailed site plan form and contents.
A.
Detailed Site Plan–Form. All detailed site plans shall be drawn to scale and be legibly drawn, prepared, or printed on paper. Unless otherwise requested or authorized by the fire department, the paper size shall be eleven inches by seventeen inches or larger. The scale of the drawing shall be a standard engineering or architectural scale and shall reasonably utilize the paper size. Where necessary, the plan may be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire site.
B.
Detailed Site Plan–Contents. The detailed site plan shall show the following where applicable:
1.
The boundaries of the site;
2.
Names and dimensions of all existing streets bounding or touching the site;
3.
The location, shape, size, height and types of all existing and proposed structures and the boundary lines of all proposed and existing lots, tracts, and easements;
4.
Proposed location and dimension of common open space;
5.
Existing and proposed utilities, streets, access easements, and dedication of property;
6.
Location, dimension, and design of off-street parking facilities, showing points of ingress to and egress from the site;
7.
All major physiographic features, such as railroads, drainage canals and shorelines, on or abutting the site;
8.
Existing topographic contours at intervals of not more than five feet, together with proposed grading and drainage plans;
9.
Proposed land uses and densities;
10.
Pedestrian and vehicular circulation pattern;
11.
Existing and proposed landscaping and site screening;
12.
Existing sewer lines, water mains, and other underground facilities within and adjacent to the development;
13.
Proposed sewer or other waste disposal facilities, water mains and other underground utilities;
14.
The location of structures on the adjoining lots;
15.
A comprehensive sign plan meeting the requirements of Section 17.08.170(A);
16.
Analysis of soil and geological conditions; and
17.
Any other information specified by the reviewing official, such as:
a.
Proposed ownership pattern;
b.
Operation and maintenance proposals (i.e., homeowners association, condominium, co-op or other);
c.
Solid waste disposal facilities;
d.
Lighting;
e.
Water supply;
f.
Public transportation;
g.
Community facilities;
h.
General timetable of development;
i.
Floodproofing or other measures to protect against flooding; or
j.
Information on design methods to conserve energy.
18.
A detailed site plan for development in the flood plain overlay district shall also include the following information:
a.
Elevation in relation to the one-hundred-year flood level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures;
b.
Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed;
c.
Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that established floodproofing standards have been met; and
d.
Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of the proposed development.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.060 Pre-application conference.
Prior to submitting an application, the applicant may arrange a conference with the fire department to review the proposed action, to become familiar with the policies, plans and development requirements of the Wapato urban area and to coordinate all necessary permits and procedures. Any information or opinions expressed by the fire department staff shall not be binding on the reviewing official or constitute approval of the project.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.070 Filing an application.
All applications for permits, rezones, interpretations, or other approvals or actions required or authorized under this title shall be filed with the fire department; except the applications for Class (1) uses, or modifications to approved Class (1) uses, shall be made directly to the building official. Any required site plans shall accompany the application.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.080 Processing applications.
Upon receipt of an application or upon referral of an application by the building official, the planning department shall proceed as follows:
A.
The application shall be reviewed for completeness. If additional information is required, the application shall be referred back to the applicant. If accepted as complete, the department shall begin processing the application in accordance with this chapter.
B.
If more than one permit, approval, or action under this title is required, the department shall refer the application back to the applicant for consideration of a master application under Section 17.11.110, withdrawal of the application, or a determination by the applicant of which permit shall be processed first. If no response is received within seven days, the department shall determine the order of processing and forward the application to the appropriate reviewing official.
C.
A complete application shall be reviewed by the department and, if SEPA review is required, referred to the designated SEPA responsible official for SEPA review under the provisions of Chapter 197-11 WAC. No approval shall be issued on the proposal until SEPA review is complete.
D.
Upon completion of SEPA review, the department shall forward the application, related SEPA documents, if any, and a written report on the proposal, if any, to the appropriate reviewing official.
E.
The department shall have a maximum of seven days to review the completed application and refer it to the appropriate reviewing official, excluding any time spent in SEPA review.
F.
The department shall be responsible for assigning a date and assuring due notice of public hearing for each application requiring review by the hearing examiner. The date and notice shall conform with the statute or ordinance governing the application.
G.
Upon final action and decision, the reviewing official or legislative body shall transmit its findings and decisions to the department.
H.
If the decision of the reviewing official or legislative body is for approval, and if all other permits, approvals, or actions required under this title have been secured, the fire department shall issue a certificate of zoning review. The certificate of zoning review shall be sent to the building official as authority for issuance of an actual development permit. The certificate of zoning review is official indication of compliance with this title only and shall not relieve any person from requirements of other laws or ordinances nor shall it authorize the building official to issue a development permit without compliance with other duties or review required by him by law.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.090 Notice requirements.
A.
Table 11-2--Notice Requirements. Applications for permits, approvals, or actions listed in Table 11-2, Notice Requirements, shall be decided after compliance with the notice requirements set forth therein. Table 11-2 may require more than one type of notice for some applications. Other notice requirements are contained in the provisions of this title dealing with particular types of permits, approvals, or other actions and shall also be followed. In case of conflict between other provisions in this title and Table 11-2, the most lengthy and greater notice requirement shall apply. If no notice is required in either Table 11-2, or the written provisions of this title, none shall be provided.
B.
Responsibility for Notice. The planning department shall provide all notice requiring first class mailing or legal publication. When required, the applicant shall post the property in accordance with subsection (C) of this section.
C.
Posting Notice. When required, the applicant shall post the subject property with signs provided by the planning department. Signs shall be posted on the subject property so as to be clearly seen from each right-of-way providing primary vehicular access to the subject property. The time of posting shall comply with the provisions of Table 11-2.
D.
Mailing Notice. For purposes of providing legal notice to adjoining property owners, the person or persons shown as the owner on the official records of the Yakima County assessor's office shall be considered the property owners.
Table 11-2 Notice Requirements | |||||||||
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NOTICE REQUIREMENTS | APPLICATIONS FOR | ||||||||
CLASS (1) REVIEW | CLASS (2) REVIEW | CLASS (3) REVIEW | APPEAL | ADMINI-STRATIVE MODIFICATION TO DEVELOP-MENT | VARIANCE | INTERPRET-ATION | REZONE | ||
WHEN REQUIRED | Mailed after preliminary decision for approval by the reviewing official | * | X | * | * | ||||
Mailed at least 10 days prior to public hearing | * | X | * | * | X | ||||
Publication/posting at least 10 days prior to public hearing | * | * | * | X | |||||
Mailing/publication/posting at least 12 days prior to public hearing | * | X | * | X | * | ||||
First Class Mailing | To parties of record | * | X | X | X | * | X | * | X |
To property owners within 300 feet | * | X | X | * | X | * | X | ||
Publication | One legal notice in official newspaper | * | X | * | X | * | X | ||
Posting | In compliance with Section 17.11.090(C) and this table | * | X | * | * | X | |||
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* = Notice Not Required |
(Ord. 1183 § 4(part), 2008; Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.100 Fee schedule and administration.
The legislative body hereby establishes the following schedule of fees and charges for variances, rezones, interpretations, appeals and other matters pertaining to this title. The fee schedule, Table 11-3 and any subsequent amendments, or an equivalent fee schedule, shall be posted in the planning department and may be altered or amended only by the legislative body.
No application, permit, or appeal shall be accepted, processed, approved or issued unless and until the applicable fees and charges have been paid in full.
Table 11-3 Fee Schedule | |||||
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APPLICATION FOR | FEE | ||||
A. CLASS (1) REVIEW | |||||
1. Development permit for development requiring Class (1) review (governed by the ordinance adopting the International Building, Uniform Plumbing and International Mechanical Codes and the mobile home ordinances) | NC | ||||
2. Temporary uses | NC | ||||
3. Class (1) home occupations listed Table 4-2 | $25.00 | ||||
B. CLASS (2) REVIEW | |||||
1. Development permits for development requiring Class (2) review; except for, | $175.00 | ||||
2. Single- and double-wide manufactured homes requiring Class (2) review | $140.00 | ||||
3. Temporary hardship units | $90.00 | ||||
4. Class (2) home occupations listed Table 4-2 | $175.00 | ||||
5. Modifications to Class (1) and (2) development requiring Class (2) review | $175.00 | ||||
C. CLASS (3) REVIEW | |||||
1. Development permits for development requiring Class (3) review; except for, | $210.00 | ||||
2. Single- and double-wide manufactured homes requiring Class (3) review | $140.00 | ||||
3. Class (3) home occupations listed Table 4-2 | $210.00 | ||||
4. Modifications to Class (3) development requiring Class (3) review including administrative adjustments of development standards for Class (3) uses | $210.00 | ||||
5. A change from nonconforming use to another or expansion of a nonconforming use | $145.00 | ||||
D. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR CLASS (1) AND (2) USES | $75.00 | ||||
E. ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS TO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTIONS 17.17.040 AND 17.17.050 | $50.00 | ||||
F. APPEAL(S) | |||||
1. To the planning commission | $90.00 | ||||
2. To the legislative body | $90.00 | ||||
G. VARIANCE(S) | $105.00 | ||||
H. INTERPRETATION(S) | NC | ||||
I. REZONE | |||||
ACRES | 0.0--2.99 | 3.0--9.99 | 10.0--19.99 | 20.0--49.99 | 50.0+ |
1. To industrial (M-1, M-2) | $290.00 | $400.00 | $460.00 | $520.00 | $550.00 |
2. To commercial (B-1, HB, B‑2, SCC, LCC, CBD, CBDS) | $290.00 | $400.00 | $460.00 | $520.00 | $550.00 |
3. To residential | $220.00 | $290.00 | $320.00 | $345.00 | $400.00 |
J. MASTER APPLICATION | See Section 17.11.110(B) | ||||
(Ord. 1183 § 2(part), 2008; Ord. 956(part), 1993)
§ 17.11.110 Master applications.
A.
Process. Any person proposing a land use project which would require more than one of the permits or approvals listed in Table 11-1 may submit a master application to the planning department on forms provided by the department. The master application shall be processed subject to the highest level of review applicable to any of the required permits or approvals. Class (3) review being higher than Class (2), and Class (2) review being higher than Class (1). For purposes of this section, the reviewing official's decisions shall have the following effect: If any of the required approvals constitute a recommendation to the legislative body, the decision of the reviewing official as to all such permits or approvals shall constitute a recommendation to the legislative body; otherwise the decision of the reviewing official shall be final subject to appeal pursuant to Chapter 17.16.
B.
Fees. When two or more zoning applications for the same project are processed as a master application, only the highest fee, among the applications submitted, shall be charged.
(Ord. 956(part), 1993)