A. Unless the time is extended pursuant to this section, within 10 working days of the conclusion of a hearing, or the date set for submission of additional information pursuant to this chapter, the examiner shall render a written decision, including findings from the record and conclusions therefrom, and shall transmit a copy of such decision by regular mail, postage prepaid, to the applicant and other parties of record in the case who have requested notice of the decision at the public hearing. The person mailing the decision shall prepare an affidavit of mailing, in standard form, and the affidavit shall become a part of the record of the proceeding. In the case of applications requiring city council approval, the examiner shall transmit their decision to the city council.

B. In extraordinary cases, the time period for filing of the recommendation or the decision of the examiner may be extended for not more than 20 working days after the conclusion of the hearing if the examiner finds that the amount and the nature of the evidence to be considered, or receipt of additional information which cannot be made available within the normal decision period, require the extension. Notice of the extension, stating the reasons therefor, shall be sent to all parties of record in the manner set forth in this section for notification of the examiner’s decision.

C. Conditions. When acting on land use matters, the examiner’s recommendation or decision may be to grant or deny the application, or the examiner may require of the applicant such conditions, modifications and restrictions as the examiner finds necessary to make the application compatible with the environment and carry out the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan, this title, the land division ordinance, other codes and ordinances of the city of Auburn, and the approved preliminary plat, if applicable. Conditions, modifications and restrictions which may be imposed shall be founded in the body of legislation approved by the city council. Performance bonds may be required to insure compliance with the conditions, modifications and restrictions.

D. Termination of Decision. The city declares that circumstances surrounding land use decisions change rapidly over a period of time. In order to assure the compatibility of a decision with current needs and concerns, any such decision shall be limited in duration, unless the action or improvements authorized by the decision are implemented promptly. Any application, except a rezone, approved pursuant to this chapter shall be implemented within two years of such approval unless other time limits are prescribed elsewhere. Any application which is not so implemented shall terminate at the conclusion of that period of time and become null and void. The examiner may grant one extension of time for a maximum of one year for good cause shown. The burden of justification shall rest with the applicant. For large-scale or phased projects the examiner may at the time of approval or recommendation set forth time limits for expiration which exceed those prescribed in this section for such extended time limits as are justified by the record of the action. (Ord. 6442 § 31, 2012; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987. Formerly 18.66.140.)