(a) Within three working days following receipt of the application, a complete copy of the application and all accompanying documentation shall be forwarded to the Cambria County Planning Commission by registered or certified mail for its review and recommendations. Copies of the application shall also be forwarded to the City of Johnstown Planning Commission and City of Johnstown engineer for review and comment.
(b) If an application is received that is incomplete, the City of Johnstown shall notify the applicant in writing, stating in what respect the application is deficient.
(c) If the City of Johnstown decides to disapprove an application, it shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval.
(d) If the City of Johnstown approves an application, it shall file written notification, together with the application and all pertinent information, with the Department of Community and Economic Development, by registered or certified mail, within five working days after the date of approval.
(e) Before issuing the special permit, the City of Johnstown shall allow the Department of Community and Economic Development thirty days, after receipt of the notification by the Department, to review the application and decision made by the City of Johnstown.
(f) If the City of Johnstown does not receive any communication from the Department of Community and Economic Development during the thirty day review period, it may issue a special permit to the applicant.
(g) If the Department of Community and Economic Development should decide to disapprove an application, it shall notify the City of Johnstown and the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for the disapproval, and the City of Johnstown shall not issue the special permit.
(Ord. 5104. Passed 6-13-12.)