PURPOSE

1. To provide a formal explanation or clarification of the regulations of this Code as applied to specific cases.

APPLICABILITY

1. A written interpretation may be requested by any party.
2. The [PERMITTING AUTHORITY] may issue a written interpretation of any specific standards(s) of this Code as applied to any specific property or development proposal under development review at their own initiative, without petition from the public.

GENERAL

1. The [PERMITTING AUTHORITY] may issue written interpretations.
2. A written interpretation does not require the [PERMITTING AUTHORITY] to reach a particular decision for any application for development review if the facts of the application, property, location, or characteristics of the development proposal differ from those stated or assumed in a previously issued written interpretation.
3. Written interpretations must be consistent with the purpose and purpose of this Code and cannot contradict or override any standards of this or any other Ordinance.

PROCEDURE

1. Within 30 days after receiving a petition for a written interpretation, the [PERMITTING AUTHORITY] must:
   1. Review the specific standard or standards to be interpreted and the facts of the specific situation concerning the request for an interpretation;
   2. Issue, in writing, meaningful explanation or clarification of the standard in question; and,
   3. File the written interpretation with the Town Clerk.
2. The [PERMITTING AUTHORITY] may require further facts and information as are, in their judgment, necessary to provide a meaningful interpretation of the standard in question.