(a) When a proposed development requires a special management area minor permit, the applicant for the proposed development within the special management area will be responsible for submitting the following materials to the agency:
(1) A completed application form (to be obtained from the agency) that is filled out in accordance with the agency’s application instructions;
(2) A tax map key identification of the property on which the applicant proposes development;
(3) A plot plan of the property, drawn to scale;
(4) A written description of the proposed development, a statement of the objectives of the development, and an estimate of the valuation of the development;
(5) A shoreline survey if required by rules adopted by the director pursuant to HRS Chapter 91;
(6) Any other relevant plans or information pertinent to the analysis of the development required by the agency; and
(7) The applicable application fee as specified in § 25-5.4.
(b) Upon receipt of an application and applicable fees, the director shall review the application for completeness. Within 10 working days after receipt of an application, the director shall provide the applicant with written notice that:
(1) The application is deemed complete and has been accepted for processing; or
(2) The application is incomplete and has been rejected, with a statement of the specific requirements necessary to complete the application.
(c) If the director determines the development satisfies the review criteria identified in § 25-4.1, the director shall grant or grant with conditions a special management area minor permit within 45 calendar days after acceptance of a completed application. The director may extend the deadline for an additional 45 calendar days should revised plans or application materials be submitted by the applicant or when additional application materials are deemed necessary during the director’s analysis of the proposal. The director may grant an additional deadline extension of 30 calendar days on request of the applicant, as necessary.
(d) If the director determines the development is likely to have significant adverse environmental or ecological effects, taking into account potential cumulative effects, the director shall deny the application and the applicant may seek a special management area major permit.