Hearing Examiner

The role of the hearing examiner is to interpret, review and implement land use, or other regulations and policies, by providing an efficient and effective system which integrates the public hearing and decision-making process for land use and other regulatory and enforcement matters.

The hearing examiner administers major land use decisions and appeals which include Conditional Use Permits, Shorelines, and Subdivisions.

The hearing examiner is a contractual employee hired to impartially preside over land use and other appeal hearings. Appointed by city council, city residency is not required; there is a six-month initial term then one-year terms thereafter.

Post-Hearing Testimony will be accepted in the following manner:

Anyone who was not able to log in to the land use proceedings due to technical issues to provide testimony may provide written post-hearing comments may email their comments to: Clarissa.bowen@cityofvancouver.us .

Here is the post-hearing timeline for:

PRJ-168923/LUP-83611 Community Medical Services

PRJ-169060/LUP-83894 South Cascade Terrace Subdivision

• The record is held open through 4/18/2024 for public comment from members of the public who tried to join the virtual hearing but were unable to join/make comment for technology or access reasons.

• If there is no post-hearing comment, the record closes on 4/18/2024 and the
15-business day decision deadline is 5/9/2024

• If there is post-hearing comment, Staff and Applicant have until close of business 4/22/2024 to respond in writing, the record closes on 4/22/2024, and the 15-business day decision deadline is 5/13/2024.

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