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Procedures for Filing a 2007 Comprehensive Plan Text Anaenclment Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE, 15, 2007 5:00 P.M.
1. Who May File: Individuals, organizations, partnerships, corporations, and public agencies are
eligible to make application for a comprehensive plan text amendment.
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA): Generally-, the City- prepares the environmental checklist
for comprehensive plan amendment applications. However, certain applications. because of their
characteristics, will require the applicant's submittal of a separate SEPA checklist. Applicants should
discuss with planning staff whether a separate checklist is required. Applications involving complex
environmental review, such as those requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), may need to
be considered during the following year's amendment cycle.
3. Process/Time Frame: Following city staff review and the preparation of a staff recommendation,
plan amendment applications will be forwarded to the City of Auburn Planning Commission for a
public hearing in the fall of 2007. Following the Planning Commission public hearing and
recommendation, the Citv Council will consider the amendments. Final action by the Auburn Citv
Council typically occurs in December 2007.
4. Submittal Requirements: The following information shall be submitted to the Plarniing, Building,
and Community Department:
? 10 copies Master Land Use Application (One of the copies shall contain original signatures).
? Application Fees of $550.00 plus $775.00 for SEPA if applicable.
? 10 copies of a written explanation to the following statements:
a. Describe the proposed text amendment. indicating the exact nature of the change sought.
Also, if the proposal is to amend or delete existing text, please reference the
Comprehensive Plan chapter and page number.
b. Clearly describe why- the text amendment is being proposed.
c. Attach any additional information that supports your request (i.e. maps).
Additional information may be required. The applicant will be notified in writing if additional
information is necessan-.
Please note: In order to help work out potential problems before the formal submittal, the City of
Auburn recommends that applicants attend a pre-application meeting.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a pre-application meeting please contact the Planning
Department at 253-931-3090.
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