Amendment to CCC 40.510.040
Proposal
Modify 40.510.040 to clarify that all proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan and development regulations require review before the Clark County Planning Commission.
Background
In March 1996, Ordinance 1996-04-28 was adopted and included many code changes to comply with new state law that required improvements to the permitting process, streamlining land use appeals and integration of the SEPA and development review processes. The ordinance included language to make the review of Type IV legislative decisions by the planning commission optional and similar language remains in CCC 40.510.040 today.
The 1996 staff report for the ordinance amendments did not address why the original change was made. Staff presume that it was added to exempt certain types of reviews like emergency actions that need swift consideration by county council.
The proposed changes outlined in Exhibit A will require review by the planning commission for all Type IV decisions and expand public input opportunities by including a work session and public hearing. Due to the broad potential impact of Type IV decisions that generally apply to relatively large geographic areas, staff recommend the proposed modifications to make planning commission review of Type IV legislative decisions mandatory except those outlined in 40.510.040.C.2.
More details can be found in the staff report below.
Staff Contact
Public Meetings
Meeting information and project materials will be posted here.
County Council Meetings
June 20, 2023 Council Hearing at 6 p.m. in person at 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, 6th Floor Hearing Room and virtually via Webex. Additional meeting details and information on how to join remotely can be found on the County Council's meeting page.
Planning Commission Meetings
April 20, 2023 Planning Commission hearing at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and via Webex. Information on how to join and participate in the meeting can be found on the Planning Commission's meeting page.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
April 6, 2023 Planning Commission work session at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and via Webex. Information on how to join the meeting can be found on the Planning Commission's meeting page.