The department shall determine if the application is sufficient and includes all data required or necessary to evaluate the application.
A. Notice To Applicant:
1. If the department determines the application is not sufficient, a written notice shall be mailed to the applicant specifying deficiencies.
2. When the application is determined sufficient, the department shall notify the applicant and begin the requisite reviews by forwarding the material to the appropriate recommending body or other staff, as appropriate. If a public hearing is required, the date shall be set to hear the application and the applicant notified in writing.
B. Additional Information: Nothing in this section shall limit the department's authority to require additional information deemed reasonably necessary following the determination that the application is sufficient. At any time during the review process, the department may require the applicant to provide additional information to thoroughly evaluate the application.
C. Rejection Of Successive Applications: A reapplication involving any land area for which a map amendment was denied within the prior twelve (12) months shall not be accepted by staff. An applicant who believes the intended amendment has merit may ask the county board to authorize the acceptance. However, the county board shall not authorize reapplication unless it finds there are changed circumstances or unless it finds that the new application addresses all the concerns that led to the earlier denial. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)