§ 400-1.24. Application Process.

A. 

Standardized Forms. Requests for development approvals required by this Chapter shall be made on applications provided by the City. The Zoning Administrator may promulgate submittal requirements, instructions for completing forms, and internal procedures for acceptance and filing of applications. Additional information may be required for particular applications.

B. 

Application Submission. All development applications shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.

C. 

Fees. At the time the development approval application is submitted, the applicant shall pay to the City all fees as required by the City. The fees are not transferable to other properties nor are they refundable. Refunds shall be granted if an error in the fee calculation is discovered. If a development application has not been deemed complete within six (6) months from the date of the application, the application shall be dismissed. Reapplications shall require the payment of fees.

D. 

Pre-Application Conference. Before filing any application, the applicant may request a pre-application meeting with the Zoning Administrator to discuss procedures and requirements.

E. 

Determination Of Complete Application. The Zoning Administrator shall review all applications for development approval for completeness. No application shall be considered complete until all items required by the applicable Sections of this Chapter in support of the application have been submitted, and all fees paid. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant with a statement as to what sections are incomplete, and no action taken until any deficiencies are remedied. Complete applications shall be processed according to this Chapter. A determination of completeness shall not constitute a determination of compliance with the substantive requirements of this Chapter.

F. 

Processing Of Application. Within thirty (30) days after the determination that an application for development approval is complete, the Zoning Administrator shall review the application, forward the application for review to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment or Board of Aldermen, as may be required.

G. 

Official Filing Date. The time for processing and acting on development approval applications or development permits shall commence on the date that a complete application has been filed. Modification of any application by the applicant following the filing of the application and prior to the expiration of the period during which the City is required to act may extend the period of time before action is taken.

H. 

Withdrawal. Once filed, a development approval application may be withdrawn upon a written notice to the Zoning Administrator.

Ord. No. 985, 7-5-2018