18.02.040 Permissible alternatives to Bothell Standards.
A. The public works director shall have the authority to review requests from an applicant for deviations from the Bothell Standards or KCSWDM; provided the deviation shall result in performance equal to or better than the original standard. The decision to approve or deny the request shall include consideration of written information submitted by the applicant which shall include the following:
1. The specific standard deviation(s) being requested.
2. An engineering report, calculations or documentation which indicates the requested alternative shall result in performance equal to or better than the original standard.
3. Agreement to extend the city’s regulatory time frame under growth management, when applicable, to review and act on the request. (Normally permits issued by public works are not subject to regulatory reform time frames.)
B. The director shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision as part of the normal permit review process. A copy of the decision shall be kept in the city’s file for reference.
C. In addition, when a permissible alternative is granted to the minimum requirements found in the Bothell Standards or KCSWDM, a written finding of fact shall be prepared by the public works director that addresses the following:
1. The adjustment provides substantially equivalent environmental protection.
2. Based on sound engineering practices, the objectives of safety, function, environmental protection and facility maintenance are met. (Ord. 2365 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2070 § 1 (Exh. A), 2011; Ord. 2023 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 1634 § 1, 1996).