Subject to the provisions of this chapter and general purpose and intent of this title, the authority of the Director of Community Development is as follows:
A. Grant any permits which are authorized to be issued by the Director pursuant to Section 19.12.030 and any other provisions of this code;
B. Grant parking exceptions for projects that are reviewed in conjunction with permits which are authorized to be issued by the Director of Community Development pursuant to Section 19.12.030;
C. Grant a variance from site development regulations and parking and loading regulations (except those handicapped parking regulations mandated by State law) applicable within any zoning district established by this title;
D. Grant a variance from the special conditions of approval that apply to site development and parking and loading regulations (including conditions attached to planned developments) applicable within any zoning district established by this title.
E. Grant a request for reasonable accommodation made by any person with a disability, when the strict application of the provisions within residential districts acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities, pursuant to Chapter 19.52.
F. Make reasonable interpretations of the regulations and provisions of this title, and any chapter therein, consistent with the legislative intent. Persons aggrieved by an interpretation of the Director of Community Development may petition the Planning Commission in writing for review of the interpretation.
G. May refer an application to another Approval Body for review, decision or recommendation.
(Ord. 14-2125, § 4 (part), 2014; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)