Colfax Municipal Code Ch. 17.08 Interpretations

This chapter specifies the authority and procedures to insure the consistent interpretation and application of the requirements of this title.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)

A. Minimum Requirements. The provisions of this title shall be deemed to be the minimum standards required for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

B. Conflicting Requirements. Where the provisions of this ordinance impose a more stringent development requirement or a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land than are imposed or required by other laws, rules, and regulations, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the planning director, acting in the best interest of the city, shall make a determination which requirements or restrictions shall govern.

C. Conflicts Between Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the respective articles in this title, the provisions of such articles shall be read together and the planning director, acting in the best interest of the city, shall make a determination which regulations shall govern.

D. Single Lot in Multiple Zoning Districts. In the event two or more lots are merged through the approval of a lot line adjustment, parcel or tentative map in compliance with Title 16 of this code (subdivisions), such that a single lot is covered by two or more zoning districts, the uses of that parcel shall be consistent with the zoning district as shown for the portion of the lot on which the use is proposed to be placed.

E. Uncertainties in Zoning District Boundaries. Where the boundaries of any zoning district shown on the zoning map are uncertain, the planning director shall apply the rules set forth in Section 17.20.040 regarding boundary determinations.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)

The planning director shall have the authority to issue administrative interpretation of the provisions of this title to resolve ambiguities.

A. Record of Interpretations. Whenever the planning director determines that the applicability or meaning of any of the standards in this title is ambiguous, the planning director may issue an official interpretation. Official interpretations shall be in writing, and shall cite the provisions being interpreted, together with an explanation of their meaning or applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation. Any provision of this title that is determined by the planning director to be ambiguous shall be clarified by amendment as soon as is practical. The planning director shall maintain a complete record of all official interpretations available for public review, indexed by the section number of this title that is the subject of the interpretation.

B. Appeal. Interpretations by the planning director may be appealed to the city manager pursuant to Chapter 17.44.

(Ord. No. 519, 8-8-2012)