17.59.040 Review Criteria.
A. In addition to the guidelines and standards contained in this ordinance, the review body shall base their decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application, on the following criteria:
1. The city’s historic preservation policies set forth in the comprehensive plan;
2. If a structure is designated as a historic landmark on the city’s Historic Resources Inventory or is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, the city’s historic preservation regulations in Chapter 17.65 MMC, and in particular, the standards and guidelines contained in MMC 17.65.060(B); and
3. If applicable (waiver request), that all of the following circumstances are found to exist:
a. There is a demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements of this Chapter due to a unique or unusual aspect of the site, an existing structure, or proposed use of the site;
b. There is demonstrable evidence that the alternative design accomplishes the purpose of this Chapter in a manner that is equal or superior to a project designed consistent with the standards contained herein; and
c. The waiver requested is the minimum necessary to alleviate the difficulty of meeting the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 5034 §2, 2017; Ord. 4797 §1, 2003).