Chapter 17.64 — PERMITS AND VARIANCES—COUNCIL ACTION

No conditional use permit or variance permit shall have any force or effect until the applicant has agreed in writing to the conditional of approvals/mitigation measures, if applicable. (Ord. 354 § 8.3.1, 1973; Ord. 792 § 6, 2020)

Any conditional use permit and variance associated with the conditional use permit and granted in accordance with the terms of this title is valid for two years following the date on which the permit(s)or approval(s) is grant. If a building permit has not been issued within this time period, the conditional use permit and associated variance, if applicable, automatically expires. Extensions may be granted in twelve month increments and may not exceed a total of three years from the original date of expiration unless otherwise permitted by law. The request for an extension application must be submitted to the city prior the expiration date.

A variance permit without an associated conditional use permit shall be used within one year following the date on which the permit is granted. No extensions of times are allowed.

An extension of time may be issued for projects described above. Approvals for which the planning commission or city council has the authority to grant may only be extended by the final approving bodies.

(Ord. 354 § 8.3.2, 1973; Ord. 652 § 9, 2004; Ord. 792 § 6, 2020)

Where approval authority rests with the community development director for projects being processed pursuant to the provisions of this title, and one or more related cases with approval authority vested at the planning commission or city council are being processed concurrently, approval authority for all permits, licenses and approvals shall rest with the planning commission or city council, respectively; and the community development directors review shall be in the form of a recommendation to the planning commission or city council.

Where approval authority rests with the planning commission for projects being processed pursuant to the provisions of this title, and one or more related cases with approval authority vested at the city council are being processed concurrently, approval authority for all permits, licenses and approvals shall rest with the city council; and the planning commission’s review shall be in the form of a recommendation to the city council.

(Ord. 792 § 6, 2020)

Any conditional use permit or variance granted in accordance with the terms of this title may be revoked by the planning commission in the manner hereinafter set forth, if any of the conditions or terms of such permits are violated, or if the following findings are made:

• (1) In Connection With Conditional Use Permits. The continuance of the use would be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such use, or would be injurious or detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.

• (2) In Connection With Variances. Continued relief from the strict application of the terms of this title would be contrary to the public interest, safety, health and welfare.

• (Ord. 354 § 8.3.3, 1973; Ord. 652 § 9, 2004; Ord. 792 § 6, 2020)

Before the revocation of any permit, the planning commission shall hold a hearing thereon after giving written notice thereof to the permittee at least ten calendar days in advance of such hearing. (Ord. 652 § 9, 2004; Ord. 792 § 6, 2020)