(A) CEQA review. After acceptance of a complete application, the Community Development Director shall review the project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to determine whether:
(1) The proposed project is not a project as defined by CEQA;
(2) The proposed project is exempt consistent with CEQA;
(3) A Negative Declaration may be issued;
(4) A Mitigated Negative Declaration may be issued; or
(5) An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required.
(B) Compliance with CEQA. These determinations and, where required, the preparation of appropriate environmental documents, shall be in compliance with CEQA and any adopted City CEQA Guidelines.
(C) Costs. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of all costs associated with CEQA compliance.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)