14.50.710.01 Shoreline administrator.
A. The shoreline administrator shall be responsible for the administration of the permit system in accordance with the requirements of the SMA and regulations adopted as part of the SMP as it pertains to the city. This shall include, but not be limited to, determinations of whether a development is exempt or requires a shoreline substantial development permit, conditional use permit or variance.
B. The shoreline administrator shall ensure that administrative provisions are in place so that SMP permit procedures and enforcement are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant constitutional limitations on regulation of private property.
C. Administrative Interpretations.
1. The shoreline administrator shall have authority to interpret this SMP when such interpretation is clearly consistent with the goals and policies of this SMP and the SMA.
2. As part of this process, the shoreline administrator shall consult with Ecology to ensure that formal written interpretations are consistent with the purpose and intent of the SMA and Chapter 173-26 WAC.
3. Formal interpretations shall be kept on file by the city and shall be available for public review and shall periodically be incorporated into the SMP during required update processes.
D. The shoreline administrator shall review every application that is submitted and determine if the application is complete based upon the information required by this section.
E. The shoreline administrator may recommend conditions to the city’s hearing examiner for the approval of permits as necessary to ensure consistency of the project with the SMA and the SMP.