19.04.001 Determination of consistency.
A. Purpose. Consistency between a proposed project permit application, applicable regulations and comprehensive plan shall be determined through the process described in this section.
B. Consistency. During project permit application review, the director shall determine whether the development regulations applicable to the proposed project, or in the absence of applicable development regulations, the city’s comprehensive plan, address the following:
1. The type of land use permitted at the site, including uses that may be allowed if the criteria for their approval have been satisfied;
2. The level of development, such as units per acre, density of residential development in urban growth areas, or other measures of density;
3. Availability and adequacy of infrastructure and public facilities identified in the comprehensive plan;
4. Whether the plan or development regulations provide for funding of these facilities as required by Chapter 36.70A RCW; and
5. The character of the proposed development, as authorized by development standards.
C. Project Review. Project review by the director and appropriate city staff shall identify specific project design and conditions relating to the character of development, such as the details of site plans, curb cuts, drainage swales, the payment of impact fees, or other measures to mitigate a proposal’s probable adverse environmental impacts. During project review, neither the director nor any other city reviewing body may re-examine alternatives or hear appeals on matters found consistent with development regulations and/or the comprehensive plan, except for issues of code interpretation. (Ord. 806 § 15, 1998; Ord. 711 § 1, 1996).