(a) Applications Required
Applications shall be required on forms provided by the Planning Department for all land use actions, subject to the provisions of this Zoning Code. Such applications shall identify all requirements for submittal. The accuracy of all information, maps, and lists submitted shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The Planning Director may also require at his/her discretion the submission of additional information as needed for a particular project. The Director or his designee may reject any application that is incomplete.
(b) Who May Initiate an Application
Public review proceedings may be initiated by the City Council, Planning Commission, or any person who is able to demonstrate a legal vested interest in the proposed application. The authorized agent of any person with a legal vested interest may also initiate an application. The Planning Director may request proof of ownership or authorization to apply prior to the acceptance of any application.
(c) Acceptance of Applications by the Planning Director
The Planning Director or his/her designee shall accept applications with all required items made by those persons with standing to make such an application upon receipt of fees prescribed by Resolution of the City Council. Pursuant to the California Government Code, Section 65943, no later than thirty (30) days after an application has been received, the Director shall determine whether the submitted application materials are complete and shall notify the applicant in writing of his decision. No application shall be considered complete until any and all additional information required by the Director is received.
(d) Concurrent Applications
When one or more land use decisions are required for a single project, all required applications may be filed concurrently.
(e) Withdrawal of an Application
Any application or petition for a land use action may be withdrawn at any time prior to a public hearing by filing a written request for withdrawal with the Planning Director. The request for withdrawal shall be signed by all persons who signed the original application, or their designated agents or successors. Any such application or petition may be withdrawn after commencement of a hearing thereon, with approval of the hearing body.
(f) Inactive Applications
Any application which has been inactive for six (6) months or longer, shall be automatically deemed withdrawn. No notice, public hearing, or other proceeding is required for such inactive applications to be deemed automatically withdrawn.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit M, 5/22/13.]