Land use procedure types determine the process used to make a land use decision.
Type I
These applications require the most basic administrative review.
- The Planning Administrator makes the decision.
- Public notice and hearing are not required.
Permit Timelines | Submittal Process - Type 1 Permit
Type II
These applications require a more comprehensive administrative review.
- The Planning Administrator makes the decision.
- Public notice and opportunity to comment are provided prior to a decision.
- A public hearing is required only if the decision is appealed.
Permit Timelines |Submittal Process - Type 2 Permit
Type III
These applications require a more comprehensive Hearing Examiner review.
- City staff makes a recommendation.
- The Hearing Examiner makes a decision.
- Public notice, opportunity to comment and a public hearing are required.
Permit Timelines | Submittal Process - Type 3 Permit
Type IV
This type of decision is used for legislative land use actions, which involve broader policy changes or amendments to zoning regulations.
- City staff or Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council.
- The City Council makes the decision.
- Public notice, opportunity to comment and a public hearing are required for the hearing where the recommendation is made and the hearing where final action is taken.
Permit Timelines | Type IV Procedures
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