The purpose of the interim study overlay district (__-S) is to allow discretionary review of a development proposal where a change in zoning regulations is contemplated or under study.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. E), 2007)
The interim study overlay district (_-S) may be combined with a base district. It is initiated by the city council or planning commission or by a petition of a qualified applicant under the procedure for a zoning map amendment (Chapter 18.48 PMC). Before approving an amendment reclassifying land to an __-S district, the planning commission and city council must approve a study plan that identifies regulatory problems and states land use and development issues to be resolved for the area proposed for reclassification. Each __-S district is indicated on the zoning map by adding an "-S" designator to the base district designation followed by the number of the enacting ordinance.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. E), 2007)
A. 
Use Permit Required. A use permit is required for establishment of a new or expanded use in an __-S district. A use permit may be approved for any use classification permitted or conditionally permitted in the base district with which the __-S district is combined.
B. 
Required Findings. In addition to the findings required for a use permit (Chapter 18.16 PMC) and findings required for a specific use classification, approval of a use permit in the __-S district requires a finding that the proposed use will not conflict with the land use and development policies established for the area at the time the __-S district is adopted.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. E), 2007)
The development regulations for the __-S district are specified by a use permit or are those of the base district with which the __-S district is combined.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. E), 2007)
An ordinance establishing an __-S district must contain a provision terminating the __-S designation not more than two years from its effective date. An ordinance establishing an __-S district may be amended, reenacted, or superseded by a zoning map amendment (Chapter 18.48 PMC).
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. E), 2007)
A use permit application that is denied or approved subject to conditions unacceptable to the applicant may be resubmitted after the effective date of the zoning map or regulation amendment superseding an __-S district designation, notwithstanding PMC § 18.16.020.
(Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. E), 2007)