Completeness Review – The application process begins with a completeness review at initial submittal. Information required at initial submittal is listed by application type on the application checklist and in the North Augusta Development Code (NADC). Time limits for completeness review vary by application type and are also listed on the application checklist and in the NADC. An application is determined to be complete if the application form, required fee(s) and all requested supporting documents have been submitted to and received by the city. An applicant will be notified when an application is determined complete or if additional information is required.
Compliance Review– Following a determination of completeness, application information and project plans are reviewed by city staff for compliance with applicable provisions of the NADC. Time limits for compliance review vary by application type and are listed on the application checklist and in the NADC. If additional information or revised plan submittals are necessary, the applicant will be notified. An application is determined to be in compliance when it meets all applicable city policies, regulations and provisions of the NADC.
Staff Approval – Most development applications may be approved at the staff level. After an application and project plans have been determined to comply with the applicable standards and regulations, the application will be approved by staff and the applicant will be notified. If additional final documents are required as listed on the application checklist and in Appendix B, the applicant will be advised at the time of approval notification. Upon submission of any additional required information the staff approval will be final and the applicant may proceed to apply for grading and building permits.
Planning Commission Approval – Some applications also require Planning Commission (PC) approval. The PC is required to approve applications for major subdivision plans (preliminary plats), major site plans, rezoning, text amendments and PD general development plans. An application will be scheduled for PC consideration when it is determined to be complete and it complies with the applicable provisions of the NADC. (In the case of a major site plan the PC approval may be granted based on a preliminary site plan. Subsequent to PC approval detailed plans may be submitted for final staff approval.)
Public Hearing– Applications for rezoning, text amendment and PD General Development Plan approval require public notice of a public hearing before the PC. Notices must be distributed and the notice must be advertised in the newspaper two weeks prior to the PC meeting.
Meeting Schedule:
The Planning Commission generally meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00PM in the City Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of the municipal building, 400 E. Buena Vista Avenue.
