(a) The burden of demonstrating that an application, development, structure, or use of land or structures subject to this code complies with applicable review and approval standards rests with, and is the responsibility of, the applicant.
(b) The burden of proof also rests with, and is the responsibility of, any person claiming that a nonconformity was established legally under a previous amendment of this code.
(c) The burden of proof is not the responsibility of the City or other parties to demonstrate that the standards have (or have not) been met by the applicant or person responsible for the application, development, use of land or structure, or nonconformity with this code.
(Ord. 2022-22. Passed 5-10-22.)