(a) Multi-Family Projects - 19 Units or Fewer. A building permit for a proposed multi-family development of 19 units or fewer shall be issued by the Building Official with an approved building plan if the project complies with the requirements in this Chapter. Upon receipt of an application for a proposed multi-family development of 19 units or fewer, the Building Official may refer the application to the Director for review. If referred, the Director shall review each application to verify compliance with the applicable standards in this Chapter.
(b) Multi-Family Projects - 20 to 49 Units. An application for a minor use permit for a multi-family development of 20 to 49 units may be approved in compliance with Chapter 85.06 (Conditional Use Permit/Minor Use Permit) in the following instances:
(1) If a finding can be made that the proposed development complies with the standards in this Chapter; or
(2) If a variance has been approved in compliance with Chapter 85.17 (Variances).
(c) Multi-Family Projects - 50 Units or More. An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a multi-family development of 50 units or more may be approved in compliance with Chapter 85.06 (Conditional Use Permit/Minor Use Permit) in the following instances:
(1) If a finding can be made that the proposed development complies with the standards in this Chapter; or
(2) If a variance has been approved in compliance with Chapter 85.17 (Variances).
(d) Pre-Application Conference. An applicant may request a pre-application conference with the Director to determine the consistency of a proposed multi-family project with the requirements of this Chapter.
(Ord. 4043, passed - -2008)