All applications filed with the planning division in compliance with this title shall be initially reviewed for application completeness as follows:
(1) Within thirty days of application submittal, the community development director shall determine whether or not the application is complete. The applicant shall be notified in writing of the determination either that: a) all the submittal requirements have been satisfied and that the application has been accepted as complete; or b) specific information is still necessary to complete the application. The letter may also identify preliminary information regarding the areas in which the submitted plans are not in compliance with city standards and requirements. The applicant may appeal the determination in accordance with Chapter 21.88 and the Permit Streamlining Act (California Government Code Section 65943).
(2) To expedite the determination of completeness for administrative permits and actions of the community development director, administrative permit applications shall be deemed complete within seven working days, unless the applicant is otherwise notified in writing within the seven days that additional information is necessary to complete the application.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).