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code pertaining to such processing, this title shall control. (Ord. 2000-07; Ord. 98-10, 1998) 15A.01.020 Administrative and enforcement officers. 1. It shall be the duty of the Community Development Services director or such other persons designated by the county commissioners to administer the provisions of this title. 2. The prosecuting attorney may institute any necessary legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this title. 3. The county sheriff and his authorized representatives shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this title. (Ord. 2007-22, 2007; Ord. 2000-07; Ord. 98-10, 1998) 15A.01.030 Applicability. The provisions of this title shall apply to all land use permits under KCC Titles 15A, , , and , county shoreline master program, and to any related regulation or any other ordinance or law implementing these provisions. In the event of conflict with the current county code, this title shall control. (Ord. 2000-07; Ord. 98-10, 1998) 15A.01.040 Roles and responsibilities. The regulation of land development is a cooperative activity including many different elected and appointed bodies and county staff. The specific responsibilities of these bodies is set forth below and outlined in at the end of this title. 1. Applicant. An applicant is expected to read and understand the county comprehensive plan and code and be prepared to fulfill the obligations placed on the applicant. Pre - application conferences are available to anyone who wishes to discuss such obligations prior to submittal. 2. Community Development Services Director. a. The Community Development Services Director (CDS Director) is responsible for the administration of portions of , Environmental Policy, Title 15A, Project Permit Application Process, Title 16, Subdivisions, Zoning, Title 17A, Critical Areas, and the shoreline master program. b. Upon request or as determined necessary, the CDS Director shall interpret the meaning or application of the provisions of said titles and issue a written administrative interpretation. Requests for interpretation shall be written and shall concisely identify the issue and desired interpretation. c. Administrative land use decisions on certain zoning conditional uses, and variances from the standards and dimensional regulations of the zoning code, _ such as setback and yard restrictions. d. The CDS Director or his/her designee shall have the authority to review and approve, deny, or approve with conditions, applications for the following: i. Letters of exemption from a shoreline substantial development permit; ii. Shoreline substantial development permits; iii. Revisions to shoreline substantial development permits; and iv. Requests for timing extensions for i through iii above. 3. Board of County Commissioners. In addition to its legislative responsibilities under K(_( i ifle I D , the board shall review and act on the following subjects pursuant to this title: