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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 17G
Chapter 17G.061
Section 17G.061.100
 

Title 17G Administration and Procedures

Chapter 17G.061 Land Use Application Procedures

Section 17G.061.100 Application Types
  1. Purpose.

Applications are consolidated into application types to simplify the permitting process for applicants and ensure appropriate opportunity for public comment on proposals.

  1. Excluded Application.

Excluded applications are not subject to the requirements of this chapter. Exclusions are listed in SMC 17G.061.000(C).

  1. Type I Application.
  1. A Type I application is subject to administrative approval.
  1. A Type I application must be categorically exempt from environmental review under RCW 43.21C (SEPA) and chapter 17E.050 SMC.
  1. Type I applications do not require a public hearing.
  1. Type II Application.
  1. A Type II application is subject to administrative approval by a department director.
  1. A Type II application may or may not be categorically exempt from RCW 43.21C (SEPA) and chapter 17E.050 SMC.
  1. Type II applications do not require a public hearing.
  1. Type III Application.
  1. A Type III application is subject to a quasi-judicial decision of the Hearing Examiner.
  1. A Type III application may or may not be categorically exempt from RCW 43.21C (SEPA) and chapter 17E.050 SMC.
  1. Type III applications require a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner.

Date Passed: Monday, November 20, 2023

Effective Date: Monday, January 1, 2024

ORD C36459 Section 35