A. Applicability. A minor development review permit is required for all new and modified buildings or structures, or for expansions to a building or structure that result in an increase less than 5,000 gross square feet or 20 percent of the existing building area, alter more than 10 percent of the surface area of the exterior portion of any facade, or as otherwise required in this code. A minor development review permit is not required for individual single-unit dwellings or second dwelling units on separately owned lots.

B. Determination. The zoning administrator shall conduct review of all minor development permits and shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny applications based on required findings and criteria in this chapter. An approved minor development review permit may include attachments of other written or graphic information, including but not limited to statements, numeric data, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, material samples, as a record of the proposal’s conformity with the applicable regulations of this code.

C. Referral to Planning Commission. The zoning administrator may direct that a request be heard by the planning and zoning commission based on a review that includes, but is not limited to, the following factors:

D. Conditions. A minor development review permit may have conditions of approval imposed, consistent with MCC 18.155.080. [Res. 23-19; Ord. 23-17 § 2; Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 505.04.]