(a) Whenever the community development director determines that an ambiguity in a zoning regulation exists in accordance with Section 21.12.02, the community development director shall issue an official interpretation. Official interpretations shall be in writing and shall cite the provisions being interpreted, together with an explanation of the meaning or applicability of the provision(s) in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation.
(b) Any provision determined by the community development director to be ambiguous pursuant to this chapter shall be clarified by amendment as soon as is practical. The director shall maintain a complete record of all official interpretations available for public review, indexed by the section number of this title that is the subject of the interpretation, including all interpretations made by the planning commission and city council. Any applicant or property owner directly affected by such interpretation shall receive a notice of action, including the record of interpretation and information regarding appeal procedures pursuant to Section 21.84.090. All recorded interpretations shall be provided to the planning commission, city manager, city attorney, city clerk, and department heads as an information item within thirty days of the director's determination.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).