These procedures are applicable to applications for all land use and development permits and actions. Unique processing procedures are provided with the individual permit regulations in Parts 2 through 16 of this subchapter.
(A) Application reviewed for completeness. All applications filed with the Planning Division shall be initially reviewed for application completeness. The City Planner shall determine whether or not the application is complete and shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination that:
(1) All the submittal requirements have been satisfied and that the application has been accepted as complete; or
(2) Specific information is still necessary to complete the application. For administrative permits and actions, and for sign permits, the applicant shall be notified within seven days and for all other permits and actions, the applicant shall be notified within 30 days.
(B) California Environmental Quality Act. After acceptance of a complete application, the project shall be reviewed in accordance with the environmental review procedures of the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.).
(C) Review and comment. Application materials shall be circulated to other city departments and agencies for review and comment as determined necessary or appropriate by the City Planner. Planning Division staff shall be responsible for requesting and incorporating comments into project modifications or conditions of approval to ensure conformance with all provisions of this code and other adopted policies and plans.
(D) Written report. The Recommending or Approving Authority, as designated in Table 153.210.020, shall prepare a written report that includes recommendation on the approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the application, taking into account all supplemental application information, provisions of this chapter, other applicable provisions of this code, the General Plan and applicable state law.
(E) Written notice of decision. Within ten days from the final action on an application, the Approving Authority shall send written notice of decision to the project applicant and other affected parties. The notice of decision shall identify the specific action of the Approving Authority, including the date of action, applicable conditions, basis for determination and appeal period if applicable.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12; Am. Ord. 1402, passed 11-15-17)