Chapter 17.00 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

Whenever, in the course of administration and enforcement of this title, it is necessary or desirable to make any administrative decision, then, unless other standards are provided in this title, the decision shall be made so that the result will not be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this title or injurious to the surrounding neighborhood. (Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

The City Council shall:

A. Render decisions on amendments to this chapter upon receipt of the recommendation of the Planning Commission;

• B. Act on appeals of decisions by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

• A. The City Planning Commission shall:

1. Interpret and administer the provisions of this title in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of the general plan as interpreted on the zoning map for the City;

2. Act on minor exceptions to and/or variances from the provisions of this title regarding the development of land and construction, enlarging, or alteration of any building or structure and to grant and revoke conditional use permits. B. It is the purpose of this section to observe that activities and affairs of the people and the government of the City shall not be restricted by law in any manner such that the effect of the law would not serve the intent of this title. It is, therefore, provided in this title that certain forms of relief from the regulations of this title may be applied by the Planning Commission.

C. The Planning Commission shall, on the basis of all relevant information and under the standards of this title, make a finding in any matter of zoning relief. The Planning Commission may make any rules of procedure, consistent with law which may be necessary or convenient for carrying out its functions.

D. Act on appeals of the decision of the City Administrator or designee.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

The office of zoning administrator is established. The zoning administrator shall administer the provisions of this title and shall have all administrative powers connected herewith which are not specifically assigned to some other

officer or body. He shall have no power to vary or waive the requirements of this title. (Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

Hereafter, no land use shall be commenced or changed and no structure shall be erected or enlarged until such use or enlarging has been reviewed for zoning compliance by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator shall sign all building plans certifying zoning compliance for each building permit issued by the City. No certification of zoning compliance shall be issued where it appears that a proposed use or improvement is not a principal permitted use or accessory or is not in compliance with the letter of intent of the regulations of this title, unless some form of zoning relief has been obtained as provided by Chapters 17.08 and 17.09. No building permit may be issued by the City without a certification of zoning compliance. Any certification of zoning compliance based on any materially false statement in application or supporting documents is absolutely void ab initio and shall be revoked. No certification of zoning compliance shall remain valid if the use or structure it authorized became nonconforming in the district in which it is located.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

Upon completion of any authorized use, building, structure or improvement, the zoning administrator shall affix to the pending building permit a seal certifying that such use, building, structure, or improvement complies with the applicable ordinances of the City and is suitable for occupancy. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued under circumstances where expressly permitted in Section 17.54.020.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

A. Investigations, penalties, abatement and enforcement of the provisions of this title shall be conducted or applied as specified and regulated in this code.

B. All departments, officials, and public employees of the City vested with the duty and authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this chapter, and shall issue no permit or license for uses, buildings, or purposes in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. Any such permit or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter shall be null and void.

C. The administration of Sections 17.00.070 and 17.00.080 shall be the responsibility of the City Administrator/designee.

(Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)

Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title and any use of any land, building or premises established, conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title shall be and is declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. (Ord. 822-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)