Requests for a shoreline substantial development permit require review by the city zoning administrator. Requests for a shoreline variance or a shoreline conditional use permit require review by the city of Monroe hearing examiner. The zoning administrator’s decision on substantial development permits is final and may include conditions as necessary to meet Monroe SMP policies and standards. The hearing examiner shall have the authority to hear and make findings, conclusions, and recommendations on shoreline conditional use permits and variances, with conditions as necessary to meet Monroe SMP policies and standards. The city shall submit all issued conditional use permits and variances to the Department of Ecology for its approval or disapproval. All applicants shall prove that a proposed development or use is consistent with the Monroe SMP as well as the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 015/2019 § 1; Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))