§ 19.02.030. Procedures for Interpretations.

Whenever the Zoning Administrator determines that the meaning or applicability of any of the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance are subject to interpretation generally, or as applied to a specific case, the Zoning Administrator may issue an official interpretation.

A.

Request for Interpretation. The request for an interpretation or determination shall be filed with the Department and shall include all information required by the Department.

B.

Referral of Interpretation. The Zoning Administrator has the option of forwarding any interpretation or determination of the meaning or applicability of any provision of this Zoning Ordinance directly to the Commission for consideration.

C.

Findings, Basis for Interpretation. The issuance of an interpretation shall include findings stating the basis for the interpretation. The basis for an interpretation may include technological changes or new industry standards. The issuance of an interpretation shall also include a finding documenting the consistency of the interpretation with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plan.

D.

Record of Interpretations. Official interpretations shall be:

1.

Written, and shall quote the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance being interpreted, and the applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretations, and the determination; and

2.

Distributed to the Council, Commission, Zoning Administrator, DRC, City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and affected Department staff.

Any provision of this Zoning Ordinance that is determined by the Zoning Administrator to need refinement or revision will be corrected by amending this Zoning Ordinance as soon as is practical. Until an amendment can occur, the Zoning Administrator will maintain a complete record of all official interpretations as an appendix to this Zoning Ordinance, and indexed by the number of the Division or Section that is the subject of the interpretation.

E.

Appeals. Any interpretation of this Zoning Ordinance may be appealed in compliance with Division 19.54 (Appeals).

Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.) , 10-23-2012)