A. After receipt of an application for a permit to repair, construct or excavate, the department shall determine whether the application is complete. If the application is deemed to be incomplete, the department shall advise the applicant of the reasons for rejecting the application as incomplete.
B. If the application is deemed to be complete, the department, in its discretion, shall deny, approve or conditionally approve the application. In order to preserve and maintain the public health, safety, welfare and convenience, the department may condition a permit with specified requirements including, but not limited to, those that limit or modify the facilities to be installed or maintained, the location of the facilities to be installed or maintained, and the time, place and manner of excavation.
C. If the application is denied, the department shall advise the applicant in writing of the basis for the denial.
D. If the application is approved or conditionally approved, the department shall issue a permit to the applicant. (Ord. 2397 § 2, 1999)