(a) A decision by the Planning Commission or Council on an application or other action filed pursuant to this Chapter, shall be documented in a written Announcement of Decision incorporating findings of fact, revisions or corrections to the approved plans, the terms and conditions of approval or the grounds for denial. The Community Development Administrator shall prepare the Announcement of Decision within ten (10) business days of the decision and provide a copy of the decision to the applicant, Planning Commission and Council.
(b) The Planning Commission and Council shall adopt one of the following decisions:
(1) Approval. The application or request with plans and all other documents is approved as submitted, subject to standard terms and conditions of approval as the Planning Commission or Council deem necessary; the applicant may proceed with the next required submittal.
(2) Approval with conditions. The application or request with plans and all other documents is approved subject to terms and conditions of approval such as changes in the setback, layout, open space arrangement, on-site control of access to streets, and the addition of fences, walls and plantings to screen and buffer the proposed development from the surrounding area. The plans and documents shall be revised to comply with the terms and conditions in the Announcement of Decision in the manner prescribed by the Planning Commission or Council. Upon approval of the revised submittal the applicant may proceed with the next required submittal.
(3) Denial. If the submittal and the supporting plans and documents fail to comply with the Code or other City ordinances, standards or specifications, the submittal shall be denied. The Planning Commission or Council shall include in the Announcement of Decision findings of fact and the grounds for denial including references to sections of the Code. Failure to submit a revised plan within six (6) months of the date of the decision, or other extension of time granted therein, or file an appeal in accordance with Chapter 1117 (Appeals and Variances) shall terminate the application and all prior approvals; all previous approvals and submittals shall be null and void; and a new application shall be necessary.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)