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, ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

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 planning commission 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.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

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.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

The city shall appoint one city staff member as the zoning administrator to effectuate the administration of this title, and the enforcement procedures shall be vested with the city; the city shall have ultimate and final jurisdiction and autonomy so far as all enforcement procedures under this title are concerned.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

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 office of the city clerk-treasurer, county auditor and other offices. When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries as shown on the official zoning map, the planning commission shall interpret the zone boundaries.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

It shall be the duty of the planning commission, board of adjustment and city council 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 35.63, and adopted by the city council.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

It shall be the duty of the zoning administrator to see that this title is enforced through the proper legal channels. He shall approve no permit 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.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

Whenever any permit or exception is issued pursuant to the provisions of this title, such permit or exception shall remain effective only for one full calendar year, unless the use allowed is begun within that time. If not in use, or if related construction is not undertaken within six months, the authorized use shall become invalid, and the principal uses permitted outright in the district shall prevail; provided, that two extension periods of up to one year be granted upon proof of need and if timely application therefor is made to the zoning administrator prior to expiration of the permit. Approval of an extension request is not guaranteed. Prior to granting an extension of a permit approval applicable regulations shall be evaluated to determine whether applicable provisions have been significantly altered since the original approval was issued. Significant change in adopted regulation may be considered grounds for denial of an extension request.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

To insure that perpetuation of any and all conditions of the special permit or exception authorized, the owner and/or owners of the property affected shall execute a declaration of restrictions and covenants to be duly recorded, covering such property. The requirements may not be relaxed without a rehearing. The covenant is waived and terminated at such time as the use is abandoned, as to any duties not yet due to be performed under the covenant at the time of abandonment of use. Also, any permits or rights granted on the basis of a conditional use permit is terminated when the use is abandoned.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

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

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)