Section 17.60.015 Jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator; Decision by Written Ruling.

   A.   Initial Review of Applications for Zoning Variations.

      1.   Minor Variations. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to review all applications for minor zoning variations and to consider the merits of complete applications in accordance with the procedures established by section 17.60.050 of this chapter.

      2.   Standard and Major Variations. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to review all standard and major variations and to forward completed applications for such variations to the Zoning Board of Appeals, along with the Zoning Administrator's zoning analysis of the application, The zoning analysis may also include the Zoning Administrator's comments and recommendations on the merits of such applications.

   B.   Administrative Proceedings on Minor Zoning Variations. The Zoning Administrator shall conduct the administrative proceedings on all applications for minor variations, pursuant to the procedures established by section 17.60.050 of this chapter, and shall enter written findings of fact based on the record.

   C.   Final Decision-making Authority for Minor Variations. Subject to the standards and limitations set forth in this chapter, the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to make final decisions granting variations from the terms of this title in cases for which the applicant seeks one or more of the types of relief that is listed in the Table of Decision-making Authority set forth in Section 17.60.035 (D) of this chapter as being within the final decision-making authority of the Zoning Administrator.

   D.   Form of Decision; Written Order Required. All final decisions of the Zoning Administrator on minor variations shall be made by written order. The written order shall comply with the applicable procedures of section 17.60.045 and standards of section 17.60.050 of this chapter.

(MC-6-2005, Added, 09/20/2005)