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1TY ° Anacortes Planning, Community & Economic Development Department
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ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION: HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
Date: August 26, 2021
File Number: Home Occupation Permit, HMO-2021-0003
Proposal: The applicant is requesting a Home Occupation Permit for a home-based chiropractic
practice. The home business would be accessory to the continued residential use of the
structure.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property is located at 2401 15th St, Anacortes, WA 98221, and identified by Assessor's
Parcel Number: P56410.
2. The subject property is owned by David & Patricia Cox according to Bargain & Sale Deed recorded
March 18, 2004 under AFN: 201403180070.
3. The subject property is located within the Residential Low Density 2A(R2A)zoning district.
4. The subject property is currently developed with a single-family residence (SFR) and detached
garage.
4.1. Pursuant to AMC Section 19.47.040(A), home occupations may allow certain activities to be
undertaken for gain or profit within a dwelling, or a building accessory to a dwelling, in any zone
in which dwellings are present, while maintaining the residential character of the property and
avoiding detrimental effects to the surrounding neighborhood.
5. On July 19, 2021, David Cox(owner/applicant), submitted a request for a home occupation permit.
6. Pursuant to AMC Section 19.20.110, a Determination of Complete Application was issued on August
5, 2021, establishing that the application was complete for processing
7. Pursuant to AMC Section 19.20.080, the Notice of Application was referred to surrounding property
owners within 300 ft.,jurisdictional agencies, and departments of the City. These agencies and
surrounding property owners were notified on August 11, 2021, with comments due on August 25,
2021.
8. Home occupations must meet the required standards and criteria pursuant to AMC Section
19.47.040(C).
8.1. The proposed home occupation is not anticipated to create any noise, dust, glare, vibration,
odor, hazardous waste, smoke, electrical interference, or other adverse impact on the
surrounding residential area.
8.2. The principal use of the subject property would continue to be residential. The proposed
occupation is to occur in a portion of the garage, totaling roughly 198 sq. ft.; therefore, the
proposed occupation would be under 25% of the floor area of the residence.
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8.3. As proposed, the only exterior indication would be via the allowable sign. The proposed sign
would be required to meet the standards of AMC 19.66, Signs.
8.4. The home occupation is not proposed to employee any person other than the applicant, David
Cox.
8.5. No more than (1) client is seen at a time; therefore, parking is not anticipated to be
problematic.
8.6. The home occupation permit would not be transferred to another person and would stay with
the current owner's while they own the subject property.
8.7. As a condition of approval, the applicant would be required to obtain all required business
licenses prior to commencement of the occupation.
8.8. The proposed home occupation is not anticipated to create excess noise or traffic outside of
normal residential use. Most materials in connection with the occupation would be obtained
and delivered by the applicants.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The proposed home occupation has been reviewed for consistency with the regulations outlined in
AMC Chapter 19.47 regulating Home Occupation Permits in the City of Anacortes.
2. The proposed home occupation permit application was processed consistent with AMC Table
19.20.030-1 for Type 2, Administrative Decision Review.
3. Any Finding of Fact that is more correctly a Conclusion of Law is hereby incorporated as such by this
reference.
DETERMINATION
Pursuant to the above analysis, based on the file of record, the proposal, as conditioned, meets the
requirements for home occupation permit per AMC Section 19.47.040. The Administrator hereby
CONDITIONALLY APPROVES the applicant's request to establish a home occupation for a chiropractor
practice on the erty.
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Don Measamer, Director of Planning, Community, & Economic Development ate
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Pursuant to AMC 19.47.040(C)(3), the applicant shall submit for a permit for the proposed sign;
said sign shall be compliant with AMC 19.66.
2. Pursuant to AMC 19.47.040(C)(5), the applicant shall allocate adequate off-street parking for
clients visiting the home occupation.
3. Pursuant to AMC 19.47.040(C)(7), the owner/applicant shall obtain all required business licenses
for the proposed home occupation.
4. Pursuant to AMC 19.47.040(D), any expansion or change of the nature of the home
occupation that does not qualify for a minor permit revision, requires a new permit.
5. If modifications to the practice area, the applicant shall obtain all required building permits from
the City of Anacortes.
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APPEALS
Pursuant to AMC Section 19.20.180, the applicant or any party of record may appeal this administrative
decision to the Hearing Examiner by filing a notice of appeal delivered to the City Clerk within 14 calendar
days after written notice of the decision is mailed and with the appropriate appeal fees.
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