Type II Review
Type II decisions are mostly administrative but may require public notice or a predecision meeting. The Director or other designated decision-maker evaluates projects based on established criteria. Written decisions are issued with approval, approval with conditions, or denial. SEPA and critical area determinations are included if applicable. Appeals typically go to the Hearing Examiner, with some exceptions going to City Council.
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, except that landmarks and design commission holds an open record public hearing
Open record appeal public hearing: Yes, except for landmarks and design commission decisions which have a closed record appeal
Closed record appeal hearing: No, except for landmarks and design commission decisions which are appealed to the hearings examiner
Appeal to: Hearing examiner except director decisions on departures are appealed to city council
Judicial Appeal: Yes
Procedures
Preapplication meeting: Yes for major design review projects and short subdivision
Notice of complete application: Yes
Notice of application: Yes
SEPA determination: Yes if applicable
Notice of hearing: Yes
Notice of decision: Yes
Review period: 100 days
Type II Projects
Administrative Variance
Commercial wireless communication facilities in commercial and industrial zones
Critical area exception for public agency or reasonable use
Design review, major and minor
Design review departure request
Landmark certificate of appropriateness
Landmarks register demolition
Short subdivision alteration
Short subdivision preliminary
Site development permit (if SEPA required)
Temporary use