Ordinance 2530-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. Land Division Ordinance (EMC 18); 2. Environmental Policy (SEPA) Ordinance (EMC 20.04); and 3. Zoning Code which includes the City critical area and Shoreline Master Program regulations (EMC 19). SECTION 2: USAGE For purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: A. Section and paragraph titles are not intended to have regulatory effect. B. Any official or City governmental entity identified in this chapter includes any designee of, or successor to, that official or entity. C. "Days" are in calendar days, including weekends and holidays. If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal, state, or City holiday, the deadline shall be extended to the close of the next business day at the applicable City office. When computing time periods, the first day shall be the date from which the designated period of time begins to run (such as the "permit date" or the date that notice is posted or mailed). D. "Include"means include but not limited to. E. "May" is optional and permissive and does not impose a requirement. F. "Shall" is mandatory. G. "Should"means encouraged but not required. H. Singular includes plural and conversely,unless context clearly requires otherwise. I. "Under" includes under, subject to, required by, established by, in accordance with, and similar expressions of legislative or administrative authorization and direction. CHAPTER 3: PROJECT CONSISTENCY AND DOCKETING SECTION l: SCOPE OF PROJECT REVIEW/PROJECT CONSISTENCY A. Fundamental land use planning choices made in the City's comprehensive plans and development regulations shall serve as the foundation for project review. The review of a proposed project's consistency with applicable development regulations, and the adopted comprehensive plan shall serve as the starting point for project review. Land use 6