01-17-05: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HEARING CASES:

   (1)   Complete Applications: Staff shall perform a completeness review prior to the official acceptance of an application by the County to determine if the application meets the minimum application requirements of the County. In the event that it is determined that an application is incomplete, the applicant will be notified regarding what is necessary to complete the application and the application returned. In the event that an incomplete application is returned more than two (2) times, additional application fees may be required according to the County's fee schedule. All plans, ordinances or processes in place at the time of the application passes its completeness review and application fees are paid, will apply.

   (2)   Scheduling Application for Hearing: Once it is determined by the County that an application is complete, the application materials will be reviewed by County staff for technical compliance with applicable code provisions. At a minimum, a case will not be scheduled for hearing until:

      A,   The application satisfies all application requirements enumerated in the substantive County ordinance(s) governing the application;

      B.   The application includes all information or documentation the Director deems necessary for the hearing body's review of the application.

   (3)   Closure for Inactivity: After acceptance of the application, the applicant shall diligently pursue any action or information deemed necessary by the Director to prepare their application for hearing and provide any supplemental information requested by staff. The burden of proof of meeting all applicable criteria, as listed in Canyon County Code, Chapter 7 is upon the applicant. An application shall be closed due to inactivity ninety (90) days after the date where a necessary action or information by the applicant is formally requested by staff. The Director, at their discretion, may grant a request for an extension of time to complete a necessary action. If closed for inactivity, any fees paid will not be refunded. If an application is closed for inactivity, a new application and the applicable fee will be required. All plans, ordinances or processes in place at the time of the new application acceptance date will apply.

   (4)   Appeal: The Director's determination may be appealed in accordance with section 07-05-07, "Appeal Of Director Administrative Decision. (Ord. 97-022, 8-1-1997; amd. Ord. 24-004, 4-25-2024)