Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 19 Procedures for Interpretation

The zoning administrator shall respond in writing to any request for interpretation of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

The request shall specifically state the provision(s) in question and provide any information to assist in their review.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

Whenever the zoning administrator determines that the meaning or applicability of any of the requirements of this chapter are subject to interpretation generally or as applied to a specific case, the zoning administrator may issue an official interpretation. Official interpretations shall be:

a. In writing, and shall quote the provisions of this chapter being interpreted and explain their meaning or applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation; and

b. Distributed to the council, commission, city attorney, city clerk and department staff.

Any provisions of this chapter that are determined by the zoning administrator to need refinement or revision will be corrected by amending this chapter as soon as is practical. Until amendments can occur, the zoning administrator will maintain a complete record of all official interpretations, available for public review, and indexed by the number of the zoning ordinance section that is the subject of the interpretation if policy input is needed to resolve the question.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

Any interpretations of this chapter by the zoning administrator may be appealed to the council as provided by Section 36.56 (Applications, Hearings and Appeals). The zoning administrator may also refer any interpretation to the commission for a determination.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)