(a) The zoning administrative official. The zoning administrative official shall be the director of planning and development or a member of his or her staff as designated by the director. The zoning administrative official shall be the sole person with responsibility to render written decisions or determinations concerning the provisions of the zoning ordinance.
(b) Filing a request for interpretation. A request for official interpretation of any section of the city’s zoning ordinance shall be in writing and filed with the zoning administrative official. Each request shall list the applicable section(s) in the zoning ordinance, the specific property address, and a description of the issue on which the requestor is seeking an interpretation. The requester shall provide additional information upon request of the zoning administrative official. The requestor shall have ten days to provide additional information as requested by the Zoning Administrative Official. If the information is not provided within the ten days, the request will be deemed withdrawn and no further action will be taken by the zoning administrative official.
(c) Interpretation of the zoning administrative official. The zoning administrative official shall:
(1) Review and evaluate the request in light of the text of the zoning ordinance, the official zoning map, the comprehensive plan and other relevant information; and
(2) Consult with staff, as necessary, and may request additional information from city staff before rendering a decision; and
(3) Render an interpretation in writing and delivered to the requestor by depositing the same, properly addressed and postage paid, in the United States Mail.
(d) The decision of the zoning administrative official shall be final unless timely appealed to the board of adjustment.
(Ord. 13896, passed 10-12-1999; Ord. 21816-08-2015, § 1, passed 8-4-2015, eff. 8-12-2015)