A. CEQA Review. After acceptance of a complete application, the project shall be reviewed in compliance with the CEQA to determine whether:
1. The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA;
2. The proposed project is not a project as defined by CEQA;
3. A Negative Declaration is appropriate and may be prepared;
4. A Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate and may be prepared; or
5. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) shall be required.
B. Compliance with CEQA. These determinations and, where required, the preparation of appropriate environmental documents, shall be in compliance with the CEQA. The applicant shall be responsible for all costs related to the CEQA review, in compliance with Section 10.82.050 (Application Fees).
C. Special Studies Required. A special study, paid for in advance by the applicant, may be required to supplement the City’s CEQA compliance review, in compliance with Section 10.82.050 (Application Fees). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)