The purpose of this chapter is to establish standard procedures, decision criteria, public notification, and timing for development decisions made by the City of Shoreline. These procedures are intended to:
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Promote timely and informed public participation;
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Eliminate redundancy in the application, permit review, and appeals processes;
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Process permits equitably and expediently;
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Balance the needs of permit applicants with neighbors;
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Ensure that decisions are made consistently and predictably; and
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Result in development that furthers City goals as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
These procedures provide for an integrated and consolidated land use permit process. The procedures integrate the environmental review process with land use procedures, decisions, and consolidated appeal processes.
(Ord. 238 Ch. III § 1, 2000)
The provisions of this chapter supersede all other procedural requirements that may exist in other sections of the City Code.
When interpreting and applying the standards of this Code, its provisions shall be the minimum requirements.
Where conflicts occur between provisions of this Code and/or between the Code and other City regulations, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. Where conflict between the text of this Code and the zoning map ensue, the text of this Code shall prevail.
(Ord. 238 Ch. III § 2, 2000)