16.03.140 Authorization decisions – Basis for action.
The action on any development authorization under this title shall be based upon the following criteria:
(1) Danger to life and property that would likely occur as a result of the project;
(2) Compatibility of the project with the critical area features on, adjacent to, or near the property; shoreline values and ecological functions; and public access and navigation;
(3) Conformance with the applicable development standards in this title;
(4) Requirements of other applicable local, state or federal permits or authorizations, including compliance with flood damage prevention requirements of Chapter 11.19;
(5) Adequacy of the information provided by the applicant or available to the department;
(6) Ability of the project to satisfy the purpose and intent of this title;
(7) Based upon the project evaluation, the decision maker shall take one of the following actions:
(A) Grant the development authorization;
(B) Grant the development authorization with conditions, as provided in Section 16.03.150 (Conditional approval of development), to mitigate impacts to the critical area feature(s) present on or adjacent to the project site;
(C) Deny the development authorization;
(8) The decision by the administrative official on the development authorization shall include written findings and conclusions stating the reasons upon which the decision is based. (Ord. 2123, § 1 (Att.), 2021.)