Approval Authority
A. Administrative Review. Planning staff has the authority to review the appropriate submitted application and approve requests at the public counter for reasonable accommodation, including whether the applicant is a disabled person within the meaning of this chapter, if the required findings in Section 17.195.090, Findings and Decision, can be made. The appropriate fee shall be collected, and a building permit may be required.
B. Encroachment into Setback Areas. When a reasonable accommodation request includes any encroachment into the front or side yard setback area that results in a building size increase above what is allowed in the applicable zoning district with respect to height, lot coverage and floor area ratio maximums, or whenever a reduction in required parking is requested, the Development Services Director or designee shall determine if the proposal substantially conforms to the intent of the appropriate code section, in addition to complying with these reasonable accommodation provisions.
C. Unpermitted Conversions. Unpermitted conversions of garages, play rooms, storage rooms, accessory structures, etc., shall not be considered for occupancy unless such a conversion meets development standards for the zone, and the violation is corrected and/or permitted as required by the Development Services Division through Planning and Building Division review and approval.
D. Decision. If an immediate decision cannot be made administratively, the Development Services Director or designee shall render a decision within ten (10) days after the application is complete, and shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the application, based on the findings set forth below in Section 17.195.090, Findings and Decision. The decision shall be in writing and mailed to the applicant.
[Ord. No. 623, Section 4, 4/27/22.]