1. The planning director shall review and determine any questions involving the proper interpretation or application of the provisions of this title that may be requested by any property owner, tenant, government officer, department, board, council or commission. The planning director’s decision shall be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this title and of the comprehensive plan. Prior to making interpretations of the requirements of the city’s shoreline master program, the planning director shall consult with the Department of Ecology when issuing any formal written interpretation to insure consistency with the purpose and intent of Chapter 90.58 RCW and the applicable guidelines. Ecology shall be provided with 30 days from receipt of the city’s “request for comments” to submit formal comments to the city on any interpretation.

2. Recognizing that there may be uses not specifically mentioned in this title either because of advancing technology or any other reason, the planning director may permit such use to be established if it is clearly evident that the use is in conformity with the designated principal uses of the use district in which it is to be located.

3. Interpretations shall be processed in accordance with the procedures established under GHMC Title 19 for a Type II project permit application. (Ord. 1278 § 4, 2013; Ord. 1197 § 40, 2010; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).