19.20.160 Decision—Timing.
A. Time Limits.
1. The decision-maker may not issue its decision on an application until the expiration of the public comment period on the notice of application.
2. The final decision on an application for a development permit must be made within the time limits from determination of completeness listed in Table 19.20.160.
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Type of Application |
Time Limit |
|---|---|
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Preliminary subdivisions and binding site plans (RCW 58.17.140) |
90 days |
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Final subdivisions (RCW 58.17.140) |
30 days |
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All other development permits (RCW 36.70B.080) |
120 days |
3. The following time periods are excluded from the calculation of the time limits:
a. Any time required to correct plans, perform studies, or provide additional information.
b. Any time during which substantial project revisions are made or requested by an applicant, in which case the 120 days will be calculated from the time that the city determines the revised application to be complete.
c. Any time required for the preparation and review of an environmental impact statement.
d. Any time required to complete the process for the siting of an essential public facility.
e. Any time required to obtain any necessary variance.
f. Any time required for any administrative appeals.
g. Any time required for any administrative appeal of SEPA threshold determination, if applicable.
h. Any time required for any remand to the hearing body.
i. Any extension of time mutually agreed upon by the city and the applicant.
j. Any specific amount of additional time that the city determines is necessary for the processing of a specific complete project permit application.
4. Extension of Time. If the city is unable to issue its final decision on an application within the time limits provided for in this section, it must provide written notice to the applicant. The notice must include a statement of the reasons why the time limits cannot be met and an estimated date for issuance of the notice of decision.
B. Effective Date. The decision is effective on the date stated in the decision, resolution, or ordinance. The date from which appeal periods may be calculated is the date of issuance of the decision. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019; Ord. 2992 § 1 (Att. A), 2016. Formerly 19.20.180)