Type I Review
Type I decisions are mostly administrative, based on clear, nondiscretionary standards in the Land Development Code or other city regulations. Most decisions are made by the Director or, for landmark properties, the Landmarks and Design Commission. These decisions usually do not require public notice or hearings, and appeals are limited to judicial review. Type I permits are not subject to SEPA review.
Decision Making and Appeal Process
Final decision made by: Director or designated decision-maker
Recommendation made by: N/A
Open record pre-decision hearing: No
Open record appeal public hearing: Yes
Closed record appeal hearing: No
Appeal to: Superior court
Judicial Appeal: Yes
Procedures
Preapplication meeting: N/A
Notice of complete application: N/A
Notice of application: N/A
SEPA determination: N/A
Notice of hearing: N/A
Notice of decision: Yes
Review period: 65 days
Type I Projects
Boundary line adjustments
Code interpretation
Commercial wireless communication facilities in residential zones
Critical area exemption request or allowable activity
Critical area initial and final decision
Final short subdivision approval (short plat)
Final subdivision approval (long plat)
Home occupation
Minor changes to approved preliminary subdivision
Minor preliminary plat alteration
Minor revision to regional retail commercial master site plan
Nonconforming use determination
Permitted use
Site development permits (no SEPA required)
Small wind energy system (one per parcel)2
Notes/conditions:
1. If any Type I project requires a SEPA threshold determination it automatically becomes a Type II project.
2. Where more than one small wind energy system is proposed for a parcel, then a conditional use permit is required.