Article 13

Division 13B.3 — MINISTERIAL ACTION

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Sec. 13B.3.1. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

A. Applicability

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  1. An Administrative Review is a ministerial approval for applications that comply with all

applicable regulations and standards of this Code.

  1. This Section applies where any provision of this Code requires an Administrative Review.

B. Initiation

  1. An application for an Administrative Review is filed with the Department.

  2. An Administrative Review is initiated as required in order to obtain a building permit.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

There is no public hearing required for an Administrative Review, and therefore no notice of a

public hearing is required.

D. Review

  1. Review

The Department shall determine compliance with the applicable regulations and standards for

projects requiring an Administrative Review.

  1. Clearance

Clearance shall be issued as required pursuant to the applicable ordinance or building permit

requirement.

E. Criteria for Compliance Review

The Department shall review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations and

standards of this Code or the applicable Specifc Plani, including the zone standards, established

development standards, and any supplemental use regulations.

F. Scope of Action

After the Administrative Review determines that the application is in compliance with the

applicable regulations and standards, the following actions must comply with the approved plans:

  1. The erection, enlargement or maintenance of buildings;

  2. Any development or construction work; or

  3. Issuance of a grading, building, demolition, or change of use permit.

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G. Appeals

There is no appeal.

H. Modification of Action

No modification is available.

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Sec. 13B.3.2. EXPANDED ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

A. Applicability

  1. This Section (Expanded Administrative Review) applies where

any provision of this Code requires an Expanded Administrative

Review.

B. Initiation

  1. An application for an Expanded Administrative Review is filed

with the Department.

  1. An Expanded Administrative Review is initiated as required in

order to obtain a building permit.

C. Notice

  1. Notice of Public Hearing

The following notice is required for the public informational

hearing on the decision, if held.

APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

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Sec. 13B.3.2. Expanded Administrative Review

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Type of
Notice		 When Where / To Whom / Additional
Requirements
Mail 24 days • The applicant;
• The owner(s) of the property involved;
• The owners and tenants of all
properties within 300 feet of the
boundary of the subject site;
• The Certifed Neighborhood Council
representing the area in which the
property is located; and
• Interested parties who have requested
in writing to be notifed.
Posting 10 days • The applicant will post notice in a
conspicuous place on the property.

D. Review

  1. The Department shall determine compliance with the applicable regulations and standards for

projects requiring an Expanded Administrative Review.

  1. Clearance

A clearance shall be issued as required pursuant to the applicable ordinance or building permit

requirement.

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  1. Public Hearing

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If the matter has a significant effect on neighboring properties, or if required where any

provision of this Code requires an Expanded Administrative Review and a public hearing,

the Department may require an informational public hearing subject to giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) .

E. Criteria for Compliance Review

The Department shall review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations

and standards of this Code, any applicable Specifc Plani, Supplemental District, or Special Zone,

including the zoning standards, established development standards, and any supplemental use

regulations.

F. Scope of Action

After the Expanded Administrative Review determines that the application complies with the

applicable regulations and standards, the following actions must comply with the approved plans:

  1. The erection, enlargement or maintenance of buildings;

  2. Any development or construction work; or

  3. Issuance of a grading, building, demolition, or change of use permit.

G. Appeals

There is no appeal.

H. Modification Procedures

  1. Modifications Equal to or Less than 10%

a. A project approved pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative Review) may seek a

modification to modify conditions of approval for the original action prior to the issuance

of the Certificate of Occupancy.

b. For purposes of this Section (Expanded Administrative Review), a “modification” means any

changes in the proposed physical development or related conditions of approval that were

approved in the original action by no more than 10 percent.

c. A modification does not include the granting of any new rights or increased or additional

incentives, nor does it include the granting of any new deviation from zoning regulations

in this Chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this Code.

d. An application for a modification pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative

Review) shall be filed with the Department before the original action expires and include development plans showing the requested modifications.

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e. In approving a modification pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative Review), the

Department shall review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations

and standards of this Code or any applicable Specifc Plani, Supplemental District, or

Special Zone, including the zoning standards, established development standards, and any

supplemental use regulations

  1. Modifications Greater than 10%

Any request for a modification that exceeds the ten percent limitation will not be processed as a modification of the original action under this Subsection (Modification Procedures) and shall instead require a filing of a new Expanded Administrative Review Application pursuant to this

Section (Expanded Administrative Review) .

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