§ 30.78.020. Procedure.

A.

An application for variance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development on a form approved by the Director.

B.

The application shall be deemed to have been filed when:

1.

The Director has determined that all required information has been submitted in proper form; and

2.

The applicant has submitted to the City the required deposit regarding the processing fee.

C.

The Director shall cause the filed application to be presented at a noticed public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission.

D.

At least ten days prior to the public hearing, notice shall be published and shall be mailed to property owners of record of real property within 300 feet of the project site.

E.

During the hearing the applicant must present all arguments in favor of the granting of the variance or in support of any challenge to the regulations. The applicant cannot thereafter raise arguments which are not presented at the hearing.

F.

By resolution, the Planning Commission shall announce its determination which shall become final on the 11th day following such determination, unless the determination is appealed to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of this Code. A notice of determination shall be posted at City Hall.