20.05.040 Initial review of application.
In addition to the review required by SCC 20.05.020, the Planning Department shall review all applications for completeness and accuracy before the applications are accepted as being complete and officially filed.
A. Determination of Completeness. Within 30 days of filing, the department shall determine whether an application includes the information required by this title, as follows:
1. Notification of Applicant. The applicant shall be informed in writing that either:
a. The application is complete and has been accepted for processing; or
b. That the application is incomplete and additional information, specified in writing, must be provided. When an application is incomplete, the time used by the applicant to submit the required additional information shall not be considered part of the time within which the determination of completeness must occur. The time available to an applicant for submittal of additional information is limited by subsection (A)(3) of this section.
2. Appeal of Determination. Where the Planning Department has determined that an application is incomplete, and the applicant believes that the application is complete and/or that the information requested by the department is not required by this title, other provisions of this code or the policies of the general plan or any applicable community plan, the applicant may appeal the determination to the Planning Commission as set forth in SCC 20.05.130. There shall be a final written determination within 60 days from the receipt of the appeal.
3. Expiration of Application. If a pending application is not completed by the applicant (i.e., not accepted as complete by the county) within one year after the first filing with the department, the application shall expire and be deemed withdrawn. A new application may then be filed as set forth by this title.
B. Referral of Application. At the discretion of the Planning Director or where otherwise required by this code, state or federal law, any land use permit application filed pursuant to this section may be referred for review and comment to any public agency that may be affected by or have an interest in the proposed land use. (Formerly 20.04)