If an application for an R-4 permit accompanies an application for any other type of discretionary approval from the planning commission or the city council for the same site area, then the reviewing authority for the other discretionary approval shall also be the reviewing authority for the application for an R-4 permit and shall conduct a noticed public hearing regarding the requested R-4 permit.
Except as provided in this section or as otherwise specified, the reviewing authority for an R-4 permit shall be the director of planning and community development. If, in the opinion of the director, an application merits review by the planning commission, the director may refer such application to the planning commission and the planning commission shall serve as the reviewing authority and shall conduct a noticed public hearing regarding the requested R-4 permit. (Ord. 96-O-2266, eff. 10-18-1996)