§ 8.62.080. Exception from compliance with this chapter.

Prior to commencing demolition or construction, an applicant wishing relief from the requirements of this chapter may seek an exception, partial or complete, from the requirements of this chapter through the following process:

A.

Initiation. The exception process shall be initiated by the filing of a complete exception application with the waste management plan compliance official. The waste management plan compliance official shall determine the completeness of the exception application within 5 business days of the filing of the application.

B.

Decision on Application. Following consideration of the exception application, the waste management plan compliance official shall either make the required findings and take action on the application; or shall state why the findings cannot be made and deny the application. A decision on the application shall be rendered within 10 business days following determination the application is complete.

C.

Findings. All of the following findings must be made prior to the approval of an exception:

1.

There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the project that do not apply generally to similar projects;

2.

Granting the application will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with limitations imposed on like projects; and

3.

Cost to the applicant of strict compliance with this chapter is not the primary reason for granting the exception.

(Ord. 6917 § 2 (part), 2002)