§ 16.27.040. Administration.

A.

If the director of economic development and zoning, or person acting in that capacity, finds that the dwelling for which a building permit is requested is similar in appearance to a dwelling for which a building permit has been issued within two lots distance and facing the same street, the director of economic development and zoning shall deny the permit request for noncompliance with this chapter.

B.

An applicant for a building permit that has been denied based on the provisions of this chapter may:

1.

Alter the dwelling plans so that the proposed dwelling is no longer similar to another adjacent dwelling, according to the criteria specified herein;

2.

Appeal the decision of the director of economic development and zoning to the health and ordinance/public health committee of the city council.

C.

In appealing the interpretation of the code to the health and ordinance/public health committee, an applicant for a building permit shall present evidence sufficient to demonstrate conformity with this chapter, such as architectural drawings.

D.

If the health and ordinance/public health committee finds in favor of the applicant, the director of economic development and zoning shall issue a building permit, so long as such application has met all other appropriate requirements. If the health and ordinance/public health committee finds against the applicant, the applicant may appeal to the city council. To overturn the decision of the health and ordinance/public health committee requires a vote of three-fourth of the corporate authorities.

(Ord. 04-13 § 1(part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 2013-20, § 10, 2-5-2014)