The review of applications under this title shall be subject to one of the following procedures:
A. The public hearing process as defined and outlined in Chapter 16.132.
B. The legislative actions process as outlined in Chapter 16.132.
C. The planning staff review process outlined below:
1. The applicant shall submit an application and supplementary materials, as required in this chapter, to the planning department;
2. The application shall be reviewed by appropriate staff members who shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions, the application on the basis of an evaluation of the proposal and the requirements and standards set forth in this title;
3. The city planner, or designee, shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision;
4. Decisions of the city planner, or designee, made under this procedure may be appealed to the planning commission. An appeal shall be processed according to the provisions in Section 16.132.050. An appeal stays the proceedings in the matter appealed until the determination of the appeal by the planning commission. (Ord. 2001-5 § 3)