27.01.030 Additional definitions.
In addition to those definitions contained within WAC 197-11-700 through 197-11-799, when used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) “Aggrieved party” means those parties with standing to bring action on appeals and is limited to the following parties:
(a) The applicant or owner of property on which a development is proposed;
(b) Any person entitled to special notice of development proposals on the underlying governmental action;
(c) Any person who deems themselves aggrieved by a decision and who will suffer direct and substantial impacts from the underlying governmental action.
(2) “Department” means any division, subdivision or organizational unit of the County established by ordinance, rule, or order.
(3) “Early notice” means the County’s response to an applicant stating whether it considers issuance of a determination of significance likely for the applicant’s proposal (mitigated DNS procedures).
(4) “Environmental clearance” means the status given an activity when all requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act and this chapter have been satisfied.
(5) “Final DNS” means the final date upon which action concerning the proposal may be taken by Clallam County. For DNSs issued under WAC 197-11-340(2), a DNS shall not be considered final until the fifteen (15) day comment period closes.
(6) “License” means any form of written permission given by the County to any person, organization, or agency to engage in any activity, as required by law or agency rule. A license includes all or part of an agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or plat approvals or rezones to facilitate a particular proposal. The term does not include a license required solely for revenue purposes.
(7) “Procedural determination” as used in CCC 27.01.210 shall mean the adequacy of a determination of significance/nonsignificance or of a final environmental impact statement.
(8) “Responsible official” as defined in WAC 197-11-788 shall refer to the Director of Community Development or his designee.
(9) “Substantive determination” as used in CCC 27.01.210 shall mean any decision to require particular mitigation measures or to deny a proposal based on this chapter.
(10) “SEPA Rules” means Chapter 197-11 WAC adopted by the Department of Ecology implementing the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) as they exist or are hereafter amended.