Whenever the director determines that the meaning or applicability of the requirements of this development code are subject to interpretation generally or as applied to a specific case, the director may issue an official interpretation. Interpretations may also be requested in compliance with this section.
A. Request for Interpretation. A request shall be written, specifically state the provision(s) in question, and provide information to assist in their review.
B. Record of Interpretations. Official interpretations shall be:
1. In writing, and shall quote the provisions of this development code being interpreted, and explain their meaning or applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation; and
2. Distributed to the council, commission, city attorney, city clerk, and department staff.
Provisions of this development code that are determined by the director to need refinement or revision should be corrected by amending this development code as soon as is practical. Until amendments can occur, the director will maintain a record of official interpretations, available for public review, and indexed by the number of the Section that is the subject of the interpretation.
C. Appeals and Referral. Interpretations of this development code by the director may be appealed to the commission as provided by 16.78 (Appeals). The director may also refer interpretations to the commission for a determination.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)