Chapter 18.05
CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION PROCESS
Sections:
18.05.020 Preapplication meetings.
18.05.030 Content of applications.
18.05.040 Notice of completeness.
18.05.010 Application.
A. The city shall consolidate development application and review in order to integrate the development permit and environmental review process, while avoiding duplication of the review process.
B. All applications for development permits and other city approvals under the development code shall be submitted on forms provided by the city clerk. All applications shall be acknowledged by the property owner. (Ord. 1079 § 1, 2008).
18.05.020 Preapplication meetings.
A. Informal. Applicants for development are encouraged to participate in an informal meeting prior to the formal preapplication meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss, in general terms, the proposed development, city design and construction standards and alternatives, and required permits and approval process.
B. Formal. Every person proposing a development in the city shall attend a preapplication meeting, except for the following:
1. Building permits and mobile home placement permits;
2. Home occupations;
3. Planned developments;
4. Junkyard fences (auto wrecking yards);
5. Rebuilding duplexes in R-1 zone-exclusion;
6. Requests to build on unplatted land;
7. Platting deemed insufficient;
8. Lot line adjustments;
9. Parcel combination;
10. Final major plat; and
11. Requests for subdivision waivers, deferrals or deviations.
The purpose of the preapplication meeting is to discuss the nature of the proposed development, application and permit requirements, fees, review process and schedule, applicable plans, policies and regulations. In order to expedite development review, the city shall invite all affected jurisdictions, agencies and/or special districts known to the city to the preapplication meeting. (Ord. 1079 § 1, 2008).
18.05.030 Content of applications.
A. All applications for approval under SLMC Titles 14 through 17 shall include the information specified in the applicable title, any applicable fee(s), evidence of adequate water supply as required by RCW 20.27.097, and evidence of sewer availability. The city shall require such additional information as reasonably necessary to fully and properly evaluate the proposal.
B. The applicant shall apply for all permits identified in the preapplication meeting. (Ord. 1079 § 1, 2008).
18.05.040 Notice of completeness.
A. Within 28 days of receiving a date stamped application, the city shall review the application and shall, as set forth below, provide applicants with a written determination that the application is complete or incomplete.
B. A project application shall be declared complete only when it contains all of the following materials:
1. A fully completed, signed, and acknowledged development application and all applicable review fees.
2. A fully completed, signed, and acknowledged environmental checklist for projects subject to review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
3. The information specified for the desired project in the appropriate chapters of this code and as identified in SLMC 18.05.030.
4. Any supplemental information or special studies identified by the city.
5. The name and address of the person or entity designated by the application to receive all notices and determinations from the city.
C. For applications determined to be incomplete, the city shall identify, in writing, the specific requirements or additional information necessary to constitute a complete application. Upon submittal of the additional information, the city shall, within 14 days, issue a notice of completeness or identify what additional information is required.
D. A development application shall be deemed complete under this section if the city does not provide a written notice to the applicant that the application is incomplete as provided in subsection (C) of this section. (Ord. 1079 § 1, 2008).