A. For Type I and II decisions, the director shall review an application to determine what conditions, if any, are necessary to make sure the application complies with the decision criteria in BMC 23.12.030.

For Type III-A and III-B decisions, the hearing examiner shall hold a hearing and determine what conditions, if any, are necessary to ensure the application satisfies the decision criteria as specified in BMC 23.12.030. An application for preliminary approval that does not comply with the applicable decision criteria or cannot be conditioned to comply with these criteria shall be denied by the city.

B. An applicant for a short subdivision may request that certain requirements established or referenced by this chapter be modified pursuant to Chapter 23.48 BMC. Such requests shall be processed according to the procedures and criteria for administrative departure or variance in Chapter 23.48 BMC.

C. The city’s decision shall be in writing and either approve, with or without conditions, or deny the application, and be issued within the time limitations pursuant to BMC Title 21. [Ord. 2018-12-036 § 2 (Exh. A)].