A. Application Completeness. Within thirty (30) days of application submittal, the Community Development Director shall determine whether or not the application is complete. The Community Development Director shall notify the applicant of the determination that either:
1. All the submittal requirements have been satisfied and the application has been accepted as complete.
2. 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.
B. Application Completeness without Notification. If the written determination is not made within thirty (30) days after receipt, the application shall be deemed complete for purposes of this chapter.
C. Resubmittal. Upon receipt and resubmittal of any incomplete application, a new thirty (30)-day period shall begin during which the Community Development Director shall determine the completeness of the application. Application completeness shall be determined as specified in division A. of this section (Application Completeness).
D. Incomplete Application. If additional information or submittals are required and the application is not made complete within six (6) months of the completeness determination letter, the application shall be deemed by the city to have been withdrawn and no action will be taken on the application. Unexpended fees, as determined by the Community Development Director, will be returned to the applicant. If the applicant subsequently wishes to pursue the project, a new application, including fees, plans, exhibits, and other materials, must then be filed in compliance with this article.
E. Right to Appeal. The applicant may appeal the determination in accordance with Section 17.10.070 (Appeals) and the Permit Streamlining Act (California Government Code Section 65943). (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)