All development permits and land use actions are processed under the administrative procedures provided for in this chapter. There are four types of actions, each with its own procedures. (Ord. 619, 2003)

A ministerial action reviewed by staff based on clear and objective standards. No conditions may be placed on the decision and notice of the decision is sent only to the applicant. Appeal is to the planning commission. The following actions are processed under the Type I procedure:

A. Minor variance;

B. Lot line adjustment;

C. Fence permit;

D. Sign permit;

E. Floodplain permit;

F. Home occupation.

(Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)

A Type II action is a quasi-judicial review in which the planning commission applies a mix of objective and subjective standards that allow considerable discretion. Public notice and a public hearing is provided, see Chapter 17.192. Appeal of a Type II decision is to the city council. The following actions are processed under a Type II procedure:

A. Major variance;

B. Conditional use permit;

C. Site design review;

D. Code interpretation;

E. Nonconforming uses;

F. Partitions;

G. Subdivision;

H. Planned unit development.

(Ord. 642 § 1, 2005)

A Type III action is a quasi-judicial process in which the city council applies a mix of objective and subjective standards. The planning commission has an advisory role. Public notice is provided and public hearings are held at the planning commission and city council, see Chapter 17.192. Appeal of the decision is to the land use board of appeals (LUBA). The following actions are processed under a Type III procedure:

A. Zone change;

B. Annexation;

C. Vacation;

D. Road dedication.

(Ord. 619, 2003)

A Type IV action is a legislative review in which the city considers and enacts or amends laws and policies. Private parties cannot request a Type IV action. City staff, planning commission, or city council must initiate it. Public notice and hearings are provided in a Type IV process. Appeal is to the land use board of appeals (LUBA).

A. Comprehensive plan amendment;

B. Land use district map changes;

C. Development code amendments.

(Ord. 619, 2003)