14.48.250 - Right of appeal.

All actions of the director shall be final and conclusive, unless within ten business days of the date of the director's action, the original applicant or an adverse party gives written notice of appeal to the board of Mason County commissioners for review of the actions.

(Ord. 81-08 (part), 2008).

14.48.260 - Findings of fact.

Exceptions to minimum requirements may be granted prior to permit approval and construction. An exception may be granted following a public hearing, provided that a written finding of fact is prepared, that addresses the following:

(1)

The exception provides equivalent environmental protection and is in the overriding public interest; and that the objectives of safety, function, environmental protection and facility maintenance, based upon sound engineering, are fully met;

(2)

That there are special physical circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict application of these provisions would deprive the applicant of all reasonable use of the parcel of land in question, and every effort to find creative ways to meet the intent of the minimum standards has been made;

(3)

That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public health and welfare, nor injurious to other properties in the vicinity and/or downstream, and to the quality of waters of the state; and

(4)

The exception is the least possible exception that could be granted to comply with the intent of the minimum requirements.

(Ord. 81-08 (part), 2008).

14.48.270 - Prior approval.

Any exception shall be approved prior to permit approval and construction.

(Ord. 81-08 (part), 2008).

14.48.280 - Duration of exception.

Exceptions granted shall be valid for two years, unless granted for a shorter period.

(Ord. 81-08 (part), 2008).

14.48.290 - Board of appeals.

After a public hearing and establishing "Findings of Facts," the board of Mason County commissioners may grant an exception from the requirements of this chapter. In granting any exception, the board of Mason County commissioners may prescribe conditions that are deemed necessary or desirable for the public interest. The board of Mason County commissioners, at its discretion, may delegate this responsibility to a hearing examiner.

(Ord. 81-08 (part), 2008).