A. Basis for Adoption. After considering the proposed negative declaration, all comments made in connection therewith, and the recommendations of the director thereon, the decision-making body shall approve the negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration if it finds on the basis of the initial study, comments received and other information contained in the administrative record that:
1. There is no substantial evidence of a fair argument that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and
2. The document has been prepared in conformance with the provisions of CEQA and this chapter.
B. Adoption of Environmental Documents and Project Approval.
1. Recommending bodies for projects shall also make a recommendation as to adoption of the negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration.
2. No project for which a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration has been prepared shall be approved prior to adoption of the negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration.
(Ord. 2067, Ord. 2364 §41)