Hearing Examiner
Purpose
An independent Hearing Examiner conducts hearings to interpret general polices and regulations adopted by the City Council to specific proposals or situations. Hearings are conducted on land use applications and appeals from decisions of City departments.
Hearings
Public hearings are conducted by the Hearing Examiner to determine facts and hear arguments as to how existing laws, ordinances, and VMC apply to the land use application or other matters being considered. Participants use the hearing to provide relevant information and express points of view. Submission may be presented orally or in writing.
Decisions
Depending on the type of application or appeal being considered, the Hearing Examiner’s findings will either be a recommendation to the City Council, or a final decision that may be appealed to City Council.
Decision types
The Hearing Examiner makes decisions on appeals of Type I and Type II administrative land use decisions, Type III land use applications.
Recommendations
The Hearing Examiner makes recommendations to City Council on Type IV land use applications.
Files
prj-168078_kevanna_park_decision
prj-167564_ne_63rd_infill_subdivision_final_order
prj-163131_renaissance_master_plan_he_decision
prj-162386_one_twenty_up_cup_final_order
PRJ-165354 Harmony Development Final Order
PRJ-168322 C-Tran Site Plan CUP Variance Phase 5B
PRJ-168923 Community Medical Services Final Order
PRJ-169060 South Cascade Terrace Subdivision
June 18, 2024 Online Land Use Hearing Agenda
PRJ-168925/LUP-83811 19th Street Terrace Subdivision and Zone Change
PRJ-169100/LUP-84013 Royal Life Center Final Order
PRJ-169176/LUP-84272 The Landing at Vancouver Master Plan Amendment Final Order
PRJ-169176 Homes2 Suites Final Order
PRJ-169176 Lexus of Vancouver Final Order
PRJ-169236 Clark County Jail Expansion HE Final Order
PRJ-169232 NE 150th Court Subdivision Final Order