23.66.020

A. The ordinance establishing a special review district may create a special review board. Unless otherwise specified, a special review board shall consist of seven members. Five of the members shall be chosen at annual elections, called and conducted by the Department of Neighborhoods Director, at which all residents, persons who operate businesses, their employees, and property owners of the special review district shall be eligible to vote. Two of the members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The Mayor shall, in making board appointments, attempt to assure that a diversity of interests in the district is represented on the board. The Department of Neighborhoods Director shall provide 20 days' notice of the board's first meeting in the City's official newspaper, by Land Use Information Bulletin, and by publishing notice in one or more community newspapers that are circulated within the district. Thereafter, notice of annual meetings shall be provided to the public by the board's publication of notice in one or more district community newspapers. The Council shall establish terms of service for members of a special review board in the ordinance creating the district. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms on a special review board. B. Each special review board shall elect a chairperson and adopt procedures as required to conduct its business. Staff assistance to each special review board shall be provided by the Department of Neighborhoods Director. A majority of all members of the special review board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. All decisions shall be by majority vote of those members present. In the event of a tie vote, a motion shall be defeated. The special review board shall keep minutes of all of its official meetings which shall be maintained by the Department of Neighborhoods Director. The Department of Neighborhoods Director shall also maintain a copy of the procedures of the special review board. C. When use and development standards for a special review district are not provided in the ordinance creating the district, the special review board shall recommend such standards pursuant to Section 23.66.025 of this chapter. D. The special review board shall review applications for certificates of approval, including departures from land use code requirements, and all petitions or applications for amendments to the Official Land Use Map, conditional uses, special exceptions, variances, and planned unit developments or planned community developments and shall make a recommendation on any such application or petition to the Department of Neighborhoods Director. E. The special review board may, in its discretion, make recommendations to the Mayor, the Council, and any public or private agency concerning land use and development in the district. (Ord. 125429 , § 15, 2017; Ord. 124843 , § 52, 2015; Ord. 121477, § 42, 2004; Ord. 116744 , § 29, 1993; Ord. 112134, § 1(part), 1985.)