§ 89-48. How are applications filed?

(a)

What are the general requirements?

(1)

Applications filed under this chapter must include the information required by article 10 (Submittal Requirements). All applications shall be made on forms prepared by the LCG and available in the planning zoning and development department ("PZD").

(2)

The council may establish fees for all applications required in this chapter by resolution. Any fees in effect at time of adoption or amendment of this chapter remain in effect, unless and until they are revised by council.

(b)

How are applications reviewed for completeness?

(1)

The LCG will not process incomplete applications.

(2)

An application is not complete until all required items are submitted (see article 10).

(3)

When applications are filed, the administrator will review them for completeness. A time period required by this chapter to process an application does not commence until the Administrator determines that the application is properly submitted and the applicant has corrected any deficiencies in the application. Review for completeness of application forms is solely to determine whether preliminary information required for submission with the application is sufficient to allow further processing. It does not constitute a decision as to whether an application complies with this chapter.

(4)

The administrator will determine whether the application is complete and will transmit the determination to the applicant. If the administrator determines that the application is not complete, the administrator will specify those parts of the application that are incomplete and will indicate how they can be made complete, including a list and description of the information needed to complete the application. The administrator and the decision making agency are not obligated to further review the application until the required information is corrected.

(5)

The administrator or the approving authority may provide submission deadlines for materials required in support of any application provided for in article 10. Compliance with those deadlines is required to have the application placed on an agenda to be heard by the approving authority.