(A) Upon submittal to the city, applications shall be processed in accordance with the following:
(1) Preliminary review. Within 30 days following initial submittal of an application the following actions shall be taken by the Community Development Director or his or her designee:
(a) A determination shall be made as to whether the application is in order and complete pursuant to city requirements and CEQA Guidelines.
(b) If the application is determined to be not in order or complete the applicant shall be notified of the deficiencies in application and/or specific data necessary to make it complete.
(c) At such time as the application is determined to be complete, the applicant shall be notified.
(B) CEQA. Following certification that an application is complete the city shall review the proposal conducting any studies necessary for its property consideration and causing the preparation of reports for the reviewing body including any prerequisite environmental documents.
(C) Final review and action.
(1) If the matter is one requiring a public hearing, a public hearing date shall be set and advertised pursuant to § 153.215.
(2) If the matter is one allowing the Community Development Director or his or her designee action, the matter shall be reviewed and action shall be taken.
(3) If the matter is one requiring Planning Commission action or recommendation to the City Council, the matter will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and action or recommendation.
(4) If the matter is one requiring City Council action, the matter will be forwarded to the City Council for their review and action.
(Ord. 2022-002, passed 4-26-22)