4.1If ambiguity is found in the content or application of the Zoning Regulations, the Hearing Officer shall ascertain all relevant facts, consider the ambiguity and interpret the regulations. Interpretations by the Hearing Officer in making a decision on a discretionary permit are subject to appeal, pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 312-2.13, of these regulations. Interpretations by the Director, or designee, in making decisions on zoning clearance certificates are not subject to appeal. However, where the zoning regulations are unclear, a Special Permit may be submitted and processed to a decision for any proposed use or development. (Former Section CZ#A311-5; Ord. 1705, 9/10/85; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)

4.2The Director of the Community Development Services Department shall maintain a written record of all such interpretations, which interpretations shall be maintained as public records and shall be referenced to the code section which they interpret. The Director shall, within budget constraints, take action as soon as possible to amend the code and eliminate the ambiguity. (Former Section CZ#A311-5; Ord. 1705, 9/10/85; Amended by Ord. 2214, 6/6/00)