(A) Whenever this chapter provides that a particular use or development may be permitted by development design review permit, an application for a development design review permit shall be determined as provided in this article.
(B) An application for a development design review permit may be filed by:
(1) The owner(s) of the subject property;
(2) An authorized agent representing the property owner(s); or
(3) The city.
(C) Each application for a development design review permit or modification to a development design review permit must be filed with the Director on a city application form, together with required fees and/or deposits, and all other information and materials as identified in the city's submittal checklist. The city may ask an applicant to clarify, or provide additional materials to address questions or concerns during the review process. The Director shall not accept an application unless it is accompanied by the application fee set by resolution of the City Council.
(D) The Director or designee shall review each application for completeness and accuracy before it is accepted as being complete for processing. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, each application is required to be in compliance with the requirement of the FAA Airport Hazard Overlay and the requirements of the Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board.
(E) The application shall be reviewed by the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) for consistency with applicable regulations and standards.
(F) The applicant shall be informed in writing within 30 calendar days of application submittal or as required by the Cal. Gov t Code, that either the application is complete and has been accepted for processing, or that the application is incomplete and that additional information, specified in writing, shall be provided before it can be accepted for processing.
(G) If the applicant does not complete their application within 90 days after notification that the application is incomplete, the application shall be deemed withdrawn, unless a written request for extension is filed by the applicant and granted for good cause by the Director for a period not to exceed an additional 90 days. If an extension is not granted, or if the extension expires, the application shall be considered withdrawn. A courtesy letter from the city should be sent to the applicant documenting the withdrawal. A new application, including fees, plans, exhibits, and other materials that will be required to commence processing of any development project on the same property.
(Ord. No. 3039)