Type III Review
Type III permits involve quasi-judicial decisions with discretionary review. Projects require findings and conclusions, an open record public hearing, and recommendations from the review authority. SEPA and critical area determinations are integrated unless a determination of significance must be appealed directly to City Council.
Decision Making and Appeal Process
Final decision made by: Designated decision-maker
Recommendation made by: Designated body
Open record pre-decision hearing: Yes
Open record appeal public hearing: No
Closed record appeal hearing: Yes
Appeal to: Hearing examiner or city council
Judicial Appeal: Yes
Procedures
Preapplication meeting: Yes
Notice of complete application: Yes
Notice of application: Yes
SEPA determination: Yes if applicable
Notice of hearing: Yes
Notice of decision: Yes
Review period: 120 days
Type III Projects
Binding site plan
Conditional use permit
Extension requests for regional retail commercial master site plans
Variances
Variances for critical areas regulations