Upon completion of the initial environmental study, the Planning Department shall either:
A. Environmental Impact Report not required: Prepare required environmental document, i.e., Notice of Exemption or Negative Declaration. Transmit the requested number of copies of the Vesting Tentative Map, together with accompanying data to such public agencies, utility companies and other departments as may be concerned. Each of the public agencies, utilities and other departments shall, within twenty-one (21) days from receipt of a copy of a Vesting Tentative Map, forward to the Planning Department a written report of its findings and recommendations thereon. If a reply is not received within the time allowed by this section, it will be assumed that the map conforms to the requirements of the public agency or utility company concerned. Responsible agencies shall be given an opportunity to comment on any proposed Negative Declaration prior to its adoption. If any responsible agencies are State agencies, a proposed Negative Declaration shall be circulated through the State Clearinghouse.
B. Environmental Impact Report required: Prepare a Notice of Preparation and distribute as prescribed in the CEQA Guidelines.
(Ord. 824-2016 § 6 (part), 2017)