§ 22.62.030. Zoning Clearance.

A Zoning Clearance is a ministerial land use permit. When a Zoning Clearance is required by this Title to authorize a development proposal, its approval certifies that the land use or development will satisfy all applicable provisions of this Title. In cases where a construction permit is required by Title 19 of this code, the Zoning Clearance is processed and approved as part of the construction permit application and approval process. Approval of a Zoning Clearance enables the establishment of a land use that does not require a construction permit but is still subject to the standards of this Title.

A.

Zoning Clearance application. Zoning Clearance applications shall include the information required by Section 22.60.040.B, and the following additional information. Drawings shall be neatly and accurately prepared, at an appropriate scale that will enable ready identification and recognition of submitted information.

1.

Zoning Clearance content. Zoning Clearance applications shall include a site layout plan containing the following information, using multiple sheets if necessary, except as provided by Section 22.60.040.D (Waivers of Content).

a.

Site location and dimensions. Location, exterior boundaries and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application. Scale of the drawing and a north arrow. Outside of the urban or village reserve lines identified by the Land Use Element, include an area location map showing the proposed project site and its distance from nearby roads, towns, and natural or manmade landmarks, as necessary to readily locate the site.

b.

Road access and street improvements. Location, name, width, and type of surfacing of adjacent street(s) or alleys. Location of existing or proposed curbs, gutter and sidewalk improvements, if any; evidence documenting that the site has legal access to a public road and has or will be provided adequate all-weather physical access with completion of the development.

c.

Buildings and structures. Location, dimensions, and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property, including accessory structures, decks, balconies, fences, walls and other structural elements that protrude into yard areas (when the use of a proposed structure is not certain at the time of application, the occupancy-type as defined by the Uniform Building Code may be substituted for use); height of buildings and structures; elevations (relative height) from the finish floor of the garage or other parking area to the edge of the pavement or road at the driveway entrance.

d.

Easements. Location, dimensions and purpose of all recorded easements on the property, including but not limited to utility, drainage and access easements, etc.

e.

Utilities. Location, dimensions and type of proposed water supply and sewage disposal facilities or connections.

f.

Site improvements. Location and dimensions of existing or proposed driveways and parking areas (enclosed or open), including type of surfacing materials; and identification of any driveway grades over 10 percent. Location and dimensions of areas proposed for grading and site disturbance. Where a landscape plan is required in compliance with Chapter 22.16, show compliance with the landscape standards Chapter 22.16.

g.

Landforms. The generalized location of any major topographic or man-made features on the site, such as rock outcrops, bluffs, streams and watercourses, or graded areas.

h.

Additional information. To be included with Zoning Clearance applications as required in the following specific cases, in addition to all other information required by this Section.

(1)

Combining designation information. When required by Chapter 22.14 for sites within a combining designation identified by the Land Use Element.

(2)

Drainage plan. When required by Chapter 22.52 (Drainage, or Chapter 22.14 (Combining Designations).

(3)

Fire safety plan. When required by Chapter 22.50 (Fire Safety), to be submitted for projects outside the urban or village reserve lines.

(4)

Grading plan. When required by Chapter 22.52 (Grading).

(5)

Planning area requirements. An application shall also include all information required by Article 9 (Community Planning Standards) for a specific community, or area of the county.

(6)

Sign information. When any use is proposed to have signs, a description of their location, size, design and copy shall be provided.

(7)

Special standard requirements. An application shall also include all information required by the standards of Article 4 for a specific use, or by other Chapter of this Title.

(8)

Solid waste disposal information. As required by Section 22.10.150.

(9)

Trees. Applications for projects within urban or village reserve lines, or where required by planning area standards (Article 9), shall show the location of trees existing on the site in or within 50 feet of proposed grading or other construction, which are eight inches or larger in diameter at four feet above natural grade. Trees proposed to be removed shall be noted (any tree removal is subject to the requirements of Chapter 22.54 - Tree Preservation).

2.

Ownership verification. Evidence that the applicant is the owner of the subject site or has written authorization from the owner or owners to make the application.

B.

Zoning Clearance review and approval. The Director shall approve a Zoning Clearance application when the proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of this Title. (In approving a Zoning Clearance that designates occupancy type rather than use, the Director will supply the applicant a list of uses that can be accommodated by the building and site improvements proposed, consistent with the requirements of this Title.)

C.

Post-approval procedures. The procedures in Chapter 22.64 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions), shall apply following the approval of a Zoning Clearance.

[Amended 1984, Ord. 2163; 1986, Ord. 2250; 1992, Ord. 2553; 1993, Ord. 2648] [22.02.030]