Hearing Examiner | Administration
21.09.020 Hearing Examiner A. Chapter purpose
N. Semi-annual report
Beginning January 1, 2000, and continuing semi-annually thereafter, the director shall prepare a report to the City council detailing the length of time required to process applications for Type 1, 2, 3, and 4 land use decisions in the previous period, categorized both on average and by type of permit. The report shall provide commentary on department operations and identify any need for clarification of City policy or development regulations or process.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a system of considering and applying regulatory devices that will best satisfy the following basic needs: 1. The need to separate the application of regulatory controls to the land from planning; 2. The need to better protect and promote the interests of the public and private elements of the community; 3. The need to expand the principles of fairness and due process in public hearings.
O. Citizen’s guide
The director shall issue a citizen’s guide to permit processing including making an appeal or participating in a hearing.
B. Office created
The office of hearing examiner is created. The examiner shall act on behalf of the City council in considering and applying adopted City policies and regulations as provided herein.
C. Appointment and terms
The City council shall appoint the examiner to serve in said office for a term of four years.
D. Removal
The examiner may be removed from office at any time by the affirmative vote of not less than four members of the City council for just cause.
E. Qualifications
The examiner shall be appointed solely with regard to his or her qualifications for the duties of the office and shall
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 631
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