§ 22.24.020. Sending Site Application Content and Processing.

A request for designation of a sending site, using the regulations set forth in Section 22.24.030, shall require the filing and processing of an application for sending site status in compliance with the following requirements:

A.

Application content. In addition to meeting the application contents of Section 22.62.030 (Zoning Clearance), an applicant requesting status as a sending site shall provide at a minimum the following information:

1.

Application form for sending site status.

2.

Which specific or general criteria, in compliance with Sections 22.24.030.A.2, A.3, or A.4, are proposed for use in determining if the property qualifies as a sending site. If the property doesn't meet a specific criteria for qualification, provide a statement of how the property qualifies under the general criteria.

3.

Information supporting the determination of the development value of the property, using one of the methods described in Section 22.24.030.B.3.

4.

Two copies of a preliminary title report concerning the property, which is not more than six months old, showing current property owners.

B.

Application processing. An application for sending site status shall be filed with the Department and shall be processed as follows:

1.

Environmental determination. When a sending site application has been determined to contain adequate information to allow a determination by the Review Authority, it shall be subject to an environmental determination as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

2.

Review by the Planning Commission.

a.

Where the determination on number of development credits is made in compliance with Section 22.24.030.B.1. or 2, the authority to take final action on a request for sending site status and assignment of development credits is assigned to the Planning Commission. Notice of public hearing shall be given as provided by Section 22.70.040. Decisions by the Commission on sending site status and assignment of development credits may be appealed in compliance with Section 22.70.050.

3.

Notice of Eligibility. No sooner than 15 days after the Commission decision on sending site status (if no appeal has been filed), the Director shall prepare a written Notice of Eligibility. The Notice of Eligibility shall state the number of sending site credits assigned to the property and the method used for the assignment of those credits, including the applicable criteria and mathematical formula. The Notice of Eligibility shall be required prior to issuance of a sending site certificate by the TDC Administrator.

[Added 1996, Ord. 2776; Amended 1999, Ord. 2883; 2004, Ord. 3034] [22.04.510]