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 Thurston County
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 14. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
 Chapter 14.32. FIRE CODE

  § 14.32.210. Hearing examiner approval required.  

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  • A.

    The approval authority for permits issued under this section is the hearing examiner outlined in TCC 20.54.

    B.

    The hearing examiner, after consultation with the fire code official may authorize issuance of a permit only if: (1) the proposed use does not create a fire hazard which threatens human health or safety, and, (2) is consistent with the Thurston County Zoning Ordinance. In making this determination, the hearing examiner shall consider all relevant information, including, but not limited to, topographical features, proximity to buildings and the nature of their occupancy, the nature of nearby land uses, proximity to population centers or developed areas, the capacity of the proposed use, the degree of fire protection to be provided and the facilities of the local fire department, and the nature and quantity of stored material. The hearing examiner may require the applicant to submit any additional information or material which the hearing examiner finds necessary for the proper review of the application. The hearing examiner shall state in writing the reasons for granting or denying such a permit.

    C.

    Authorization shall expire three years from the date of final approval of a permit for a use that has not commenced operation, or upon abandonment or vacation for a period of one year of a use that has been permitted.

    D.

    The hearing examiner may impose such additional conditions, safeguards and restrictions upon the proposed use as are deemed necessary in the public interest.

    E.

    Notice. Notice of the public hearing shall be in the manner described in Section 20.60.020(3) of this code.

    F.

    The hearing examiner shall conduct a public hearing prior to taking action in accordance with Section 20.60.020(3) of the Thurston County Code.

    G.

    The decisions of the hearing examiner may be appealed to the Thurston County Board of County commissioners in the manner prescribed by Chapter 2.06 of this code.

(Ord. No. 14388, § 1(Attach. 1), 8-3-2010; Ord. No. 14906, § 1(Att. A), 6-25-2013; Ord. No. 15648 , § 1(Att. A, § I), 8-7-2018)