15.50.030 Waiver for all other development permits.
(1) For all other development approvals, including but not limited to subdivisions, short plats, comprehensive plan amendments, rezones, special use permits, variances, and fill and grade permits (except where fill and grading is necessary to serve a single-family residence associated with a waiver request), the city shall require a public hearing before the hearing examiner consistent with the procedures contained in Chapter 17.87 SMC.
(2) The hearing examiner shall give notice of public hearing pursuant to SMC 17.80.370(2). In addition, the hearing examiner or designee shall cause to be mailed a notice of the public hearing to:
(a) Appropriate state agencies including but not limited to Washington State Department of Ecology, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Fish and Wildlife;
(b) Any local agencies with jurisdiction;
(c) Appropriate tribal governments; and
(d) Any other interested parties who have, in writing, commented on the application or requested notice of the public hearing.
(3) Based upon public comment received at the public hearing (if required) and the decision criteria of SMC 15.50.040, the planning director or the hearing examiner may authorize, conditionally authorize, or deny a waiver of the development moratorium. (Ord. 1419 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1091 § 1, 2000).