14.11.010 Time limits.
Except as provided in ACC 14.11.020, the city shall issue a notice of final decision on a project permit application within 120 days after the applicant is notified in writing that the application is complete as provided in Chapter 14.06 ACC. The following periods of time are excluded in determining the number of days which have elapsed:
A. Any period during which the applicant has been requested to correct plans, perform required studies, or provide additional required information. The period is calculated from the date the applicant is notified of the need for additional information until the earlier of: (1) the date the city determines whether the additional information satisfies the request for information, or (2) 14 days after the date the information has been provided. If the information submitted by the applicant under this subsection is insufficient, the city shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies and the procedures described above shall apply as if a new request for studies had been made.
B. Any period during which an EIS is being prepared following a determination of significance pursuant to Chapter 43.21C RCW. The city and applicant will agree in writing on the time period for completion of an EIS.
C. Any period for administrative appeals of project permits, if an open record appeal hearing or closed record appeal, or both, are allowed. The time period shall not exceed: (1) 90 days for an open record appeal hearing; and (2) 60 days for a closed record appeal. The parties may agree in writing to extend the applicable time periods for appeal.
D. Any extension of time mutually agreed upon in writing by the applicant and city. (Ord. 4835 § 1, 1996.)