17.16.030 Action on quick plat application.
A. Quick plat applications will be processed based upon a schedule of application deadlines set by the planning staff. There shall be at least two quick plat hearings scheduled each month.
B. Upon the submittal of a quick plat application, the Platting Officer shall review the application and supporting materials for compliance with this title.
C. Within five working days after the quick plat application deadline, the Platting Officer shall do one of the following:
1. Accept the application for review and action by the Hearing Officer;
2. Return the application if it is incomplete;
3. Schedule the application for a Platting Board hearing if it is determined by the Platting Officer that a more comprehensive review is needed.
D. After acceptance of the application for the quick plat procedure, it will be placed on the next quick plat hearing agenda. The applicant/owner(s) shall be notified of the date and time of the hearing.
E. Notice of the application and hearing will be published in a newspaper of general circulation. The Planning Director shall confirm that proper notification has occurred.
F. The Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing in accordance with a published hearing schedule and shall make a decision on the application based on compliance with this title.
1. Verbal testimony by parties and interested persons may be given at the quick plat hearing;
2. The Hearing Officer may impose conditions deemed necessary to ensure compliance with this title;
3. When the property owner is the Borough written comments may be submitted and general public comment shall be permitted at the beginning of the quasi-judicial hearing.
G. Upon approval of a preliminary plat by the Hearing Officer, the applicant shall have 24 months in which to satisfy all conditions of approval and to submit an application for final plat approval as outlined in Chapter 17.52 FNSBC, Final Plats.
H. A party or interested person who appeared at the quick plat hearing may appeal the decision by submitting written notice of appeal and paying the appropriate fee within 10 working days of the hearing. Appeal of Hearing Officer decisions will be heard by the Platting Board under procedures adopted and established by the Platting Board. (Ord. 2016-40 § 69, 2016; Ord. 2014-42 § 4, 2014; Ord. 2013-69 § 4, 2013; Ord. 2013-51 § 4, 2013; Ord. 2013-50 §§ 6, 7, 2013; Ord. 2005-10 § 2, 2005. 2004 Code § 17.30.060.)