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17.45.050 View preservation right.

        Subject to the limitations in Section 17.45.020, and consistent with the process and procedures set forth in this chapter, property owners shall have the right to preserve a primary view corridor documented by staff on or after February 13, 2012 that has been significantly obstructed by foliage located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the point of the main viewing area from which the claimant’s primary view corridor has been assessed.

        Property owners wishing to preserve views protected by this chapter shall pay the associated fee and request a primary view determination. Upon receipt of a primary view determination request, staff will confirm whether a primary view corridor has been established previously in connection with a prior development project. If a previous primary view corridor has been established, planning department staff will document the current view within the same primary view corridor. In the event planning staff and the owner cannot agree on the main viewing area, the owner may appeal the decision to the planning commission. Once a primary view corridor has been established, whether in connection with a previous development project or a view preservation permit, it cannot be changed for future applications or owners.

        Upon receipt of a complete view preservation permit application, staff will return to the claimant’s residence and document the current view within the same primary view corridor. Property owners wishing to preserve views protected by this chapter must proceed in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 17.45.060(A) through (D). (Ord. 378 § 3, 2014)