(a) Referral by Review Authority. A review authority may refer a request for a land use decision to the review authority designated as the appeal body for that type of land use application in compliance with § 85.01.030 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions).
(b) Recommendation by Commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subdivision (a) above, the Commission shall make its recommendation to the Board or shall state the reasons why it cannot do so.
(c) Request for Action by Appeal Body. An applicant for a land use decision may waive their option for a decision by any review authority other than the Commission and request that the application be reviewed by the appeal body for that type of land use application in compliance with § 85.01.030 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions).
(d) Commission’s Action on Referrals. Any land use decision made by the Commission as a result of a referral in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be made at a public hearing.
(e) Board’s Action on Legislative Acts. All land use decisions that require a legislative act before their approval or disapproval shall be referred to the Board for final action.
(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)