§ 19.46.020. Applications.

(a)

Authority for adoption. These regulations are adopted under the authority of Government Code §§ 65864 through 65869.5.

(b)

Forms and information.

(1)

The city planner shall prescribe the form for each application, notice and document provided for or required under these regulations for the preparation and implementation of development agreements.

(2)

The city planner may require an applicant to submit such information and supporting data as the city planner considers necessary to process the application.

(c)

Fees. The city council shall, by separate resolution, fix the schedule of fees and charges imposed for the filing and processing of each application and document provided for or required under these regulations.

(d)

Qualification as an applicant. Only a qualified applicant may file an application to enter into a development agreement. A qualified applicant is a person who has legal or equitable interest in the real property which is the subject of the development agreement. Applicant includes authorized agent. The city planner shall require an applicant to submit proof of this interest in the real property and of the authority of the agent to act for the applicant. The applicant shall submit original, signed, notarized documents from the property owner identifying the applicant as the authorized agent for proposed project developments and agreements.

(e)

Proposed form of agreement. Each application shall be accompanied by the form of development agreement approved by the city. This requirement may be met by designating the city's standard form of development agreement, or as approved by the city, and including specific proposals for changes in or additions to the language of the standard form.

(f)

Review of application. The city planner shall endorse on the application the date it is received. The city planner shall review the application and may reject it if it is incomplete or inaccurate for processing. If the city planner finds that the application is complete, the city planner shall accept it for filing. The city planner shall review the application and determine the additional requirements necessary to complete the agreement. After receiving the required information, the city planner shall prepare a staff report and recommendation and shall state whether or not the agreement proposed would be consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.46.020, 7-20-2015)