§ 24-9. Procedures for interpretation.

A.

Request for Interpretation. The Zoning Administrator shall respond in writing to written requests for interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance if, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, the requested interpretation would substantially clarify an ambiguity which interferes with the effective administration of the Zoning Ordinance. When the Zoning Administrator makes such a determination, the following procedures shall apply:

1.

The request shall be in writing and shall state which provision is to be interpreted.

2.

The petitioner of the request shall provide any information that the Zoning Administrator requires to assist in its review.

3.

The Zoning Administrator shall respond to an interpretation request within thirty (30) days of receiving the request.

B.

Form and Content of Interpretation. Official interpretations prepared by the Zoning Administrator shall be in writing, and shall quote the provisions of the regulations that are being interpreted. The interpretation shall describe the circumstance that caused the need for the interpretation.

C.

Official Record of Interpretations. An official record of interpretations shall be kept and updated regularly by the Department of Development Services. The record of interpretations shall be indexed by the number of the section that is the subject of the interpretation and made available for public inspection during normal business hours.

D.

Zoning Administrator Referral to Planning Commission. The Zoning Administrator may refer any request for interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and interpretation (see Section 24-266 (Appeal Subjects and Jurisdiction)).

E.

Appeals. Any official interpretation prepared by the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission's interpretation may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors (see Table 24-189-1 (Review and Decision Making Authority)).

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)