This is a general description of the process; steps and timing could vary with individual permit applications. There are three phases: information, CEQA and Board action. Staff tries to run these concurrently, whenever possible. Applicants should expect three to four months to obtain a permit; some situations may be faster or slower based on the complexity of the permit and meeting dates available for Board action.
INFORMATION PHASE
STEP IN PROCESS | COMMENTS/TIMING |
1. Pre-application consulation | Meet with staff to assess situation, which forms apply, required information, timing, fees |
2. Submit formal application with fee | Starts 30-day response clock; begins tally of staff hours for processing fee (if applicable) |
3. MPWMD sends completeness letter; includes posting/public notice requirements, what info is needed for CEQA and by when; what other info needed for staff analysis and by when. If complete, skip to Step 6 | Within 30 days of application receipt (with fee) MPWMD must respond; advise if application is complete, and if not, what information must be developed in order to comply with CEQA, MPWMD Rules and Regs, anticipated Board and public questions |
4. Applicant submits requested information | MPWMD has 15 days to inform applicant if info is complete; if not, why not, what needed |
5. MPWMD confirms information is complete; describes what is needed and why | repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed |
CEQA PHASE -- complies with California Environmental
Quality Act
STEP IN PROCESS | COMMENTS/TIMING |
6. All info needed for CEQA received | 62 days prior to Board action |
7. Staff prepares Initial Study (assume 1 wk) | 55-62 days prior to Board action |
8. Initial Study filed with Clearinghouse/Clerk | 55 days prior to Board action. Includes 30-day comment period. I.S. may be included on Consent Calendar during this time |
9. Receive public comment | 21 days prior to Board action; issues raised by public described in staff note |
BOARD ACTION PHASE
STEP IN PROCESS | COMMENTS/TIMING |
10. All other info needed for staff note received from applicant | 21 days prior to Board action |
11. MPWMD sends posting notices and certification form to applicant; may request pre-stamped envelopes for mailing list | 14-21 days prior to Board action |
12. MPWMD receives stamped, pre-addressed envelopes for owners of parcels affected by project | no later than 14 days prior to Board action |
13. MPWMD develops notice in Herald | along with agenda; printed 10 days prior |
14. Staff analysis and Board packet materials, including De Minimis form if needed; review by General Manager | due 14 days prior to Board action |
15. Posting/notices completed | 10 days prior to Board action |
16. Presentation materials developed | 1-2 days prior to Board action |
17. Receive certification of posting | on or before day of Board action |
18. Public hearing/Board action | Scheduled Board meeting |
19. File NOD/De Minimis with County, SCH if state action; pay $25 fee to County | 1-3 days after Board action |
20. Letter to applicant with final conditions, confirmation form, bill for services, copy of NOD and other info (see note below) | 1-5 days after board action |
21. Receive confirmation form and payment from applicant | applicant response (up to 30 days) |
22. Receive posted NOD from County; note if litigation filed within 30-day period | County sends posted NOD after 30 days |
23. Final letter confirming formal approval of application -- end of action | 1-7 days following receipt of confirmation form, payment, and NOD from County |
PROCESSING FEES: The permit does not go into effect until all processing fees have been paid to MPWMD by the applicant, according to MPWMD Rule #60. Applicant will be provided documentation of staff hours along with the bill for processing. The rates for staff hours are presently $30 per hour.
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revised May 30, 1997