Article IV. PROCEDURES  

DIVISION 1. GENERAL ..... UDCIV:3

ARTICLE IV. PROCEDURES

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of this article is to consolidate the procedures for filing and processing applications for development approval. The format is designed to allow the reader to quickly and efficiently ascertain the various steps involved in obtaining development approval, from the initiation and filing of an application, administrative completeness review, review for compliance with substantive standards, and hearings. Division 1 describes the elements common to all types of permits, while divisions 2 through 9 set out the procedures for specific types of permits. Division 10 establishes procedures for appeals and variances. Violation procedures are established in division 11.

The provisions of this article implement the following policies of the master plan:

•  Growth Management, Policies 1a and 1b: Include public participation in the land use regulation review process and the land use decision making process.

•  Growth Management, Policy 2c: Strengthen links between zoning and the goals of the community by promoting neighborhood involvement. Encourage neighborhood associations and interested citizens to review land use issues involving their community.

•  Growth Management, Policy 2e and Economic Development, Policy 2e: Facilitate communication between businesses, neighborhoods, development interests, neighborhood associations and advisory boards, community-based groups and other interested parties with respect to economic development or redevelopment.

•  Neighborhoods, Policy 1c: Encourage businesses and developers to work with neighborhood residents in the location and design of new development to enhance or complement the character or size of existing neighborhoods.

•  Neighborhoods, Policy 2e: Notify neighborhoods of major capital improvements projects and of zoning and subdivision plans at time of formal application.

•  Neighborhoods, Policy 2: Strengthen the use of the neighborhood planning process and neighborhood plans.

•  Economic Development, Policy 2b: Promote consistency in the development process.

•  Economic Development, Policy 2b: Provide information on and streamline the business and real estate development process.

•  Economic Development, Policy 2b: Periodically review and revise the city's policies, procedures and permitting processes so that applicants are treated equitably and efficiently.

•  Natural Resources, Policy 2c: Improve the efficiency of the city's environmental review functions to assist all new development projects and redevelopment initiatives to meet federal, state, and local environmental standards and permit requirements.

•  Natural Resources, Policy 2d: Develop ordinances which preserve integrity of the natural settings of neighborhoods, communities, open spaces and parks, and develop clear procedures for their enforcement.