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An Adjustment is a technical variation in the application of a Minimum Requirement to a particular project. The City may grant Adjustments to Minimum Requirements #1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9, only, under this section. Adjustments are not authorized under this section for Minimum Requirements #2, 3, and 8.

A. Adjustment Approval Process.

1. Permit procedural requirements. Adjustments to the Minimum Requirements may be granted by the City, as Permittee, provided that a written finding of fact is prepared showing compliance with the specified criteria.

2. City process. A request for an Adjustment shall be administratively processed in accordance with procedures specified in the General Requirements. The Director may grant an Adjustment upon demonstration by the applicant of compliance with the approval criteria contained in Subsection B below. The Director shall maintain a record of such decisions and associated findings.

B. Adjustment Approval Criteria. The City may grant an Adjustment to Minimum Requirements #1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9, only, under the following circumstances:

1. Compliance with the approval criteria must be documented with written findings of fact.

2. The Adjustment provides substantially equivalent environmental protection.

3. Based on sound engineering practices, the objectives of safety, function, environmental protection and facility maintenance are met.

4. The Adjustment will not result in noncompliance with other Minimum Requirements.

5. No Adjustment shall be used in place of an Exception procedure under VMC 14.25.320, where such procedure is applicable. (Ord. M-3920 §3, 2009; Ord. M-3920 §3, 2009)