Whenever in the opinion of the Planning and Community Environment Director (PCE Director) there is any question regarding the interpretation of the Comprehensive Plan or the planning and land use provisions of Titles 16, 18 or 21 to any specific case or situation, the PCE Director shall have the authority to interpret such planning codes. When in the opinion of the PCE Director a formal written decision is warranted, the Director shall make the written decision available to the public by posting on the City’s website. The interpretation shall become effective fourteen consecutive calendar days from the date of posting unless appealed under this section. The interpretation shall become the standard interpretation for future application of that provision of this Chapter unless changed by the Council on appeal. In accordance with the provisions of Section 18.77.070(f), any person may appeal the PCE Director’s written interpretation prior to its effective date. All final written interpretations made under this section shall be made publicly available on the City’s website. Staff shall prepare a quarterly Information Report to the Council summarizing all final interpretations made under this section.
(Ord. 5373 § 5, 2016)