20.210.010 Purpose and Applicability.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standardized decision-making procedures for reviewing development applications within the City of Vancouver enabling the city, the applicant, and all interested parties to reasonably review applications, and participate in the local decision-making process in a timely and effective way. More specifically, this chapter is intended to:
1. Assure prompt review of development applications through the application of clear and specific standards;
2. Provide for public review and comment on development applications that may have an impact on the community;
3. Establish procedures to ensure that the development application, if approved, is consistent with applicable standards; and
4. Ensure adverse impacts on surrounding land uses are minimized, while encouraging flexibility and innovation in the design and layout of site improvements and buildings.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter apply to all development applications that are subject to review under the following chapters of the Vancouver Municipal Code except as otherwise exempt under Section 20.210.030 VMC:
C. Consistency with applicable codes. Where applicable, this chapter is intended to establish the procedures for determining whether development applications are, or can be approved or conditionally approved to be consistent with applicable codes, policies, and standards. (Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)