§ 170-449. Processing the application.

(a)

When an apparently complete application for a coastal zone permit is received, the permitting agent shall immediately assign it a number for identification, acknowledge receipt thereof, and advise the applicant of the number assigned to it.

(b)

Application processing will begin when an application that is apparently complete is accepted by the permitting agent.

(c)

Within two working days of receipt of an apparently complete application by the state or office of environmental affairs, a copy of the application and all attachments and the local decision as to whether the use is one of state or local concern shall be sent to the administrator and/or secretary.

(d)

Public notice as described in section 170-452 will be issued within ten days of receipt of an apparently complete application by the administrator.

(e)

The director shall evaluate the proposed application pursuant to section 170-453, to determine the need for a public hearing.

(f)

The director, pursuant to section 170-454, shall either send a draft permit to the applicant for acceptance and signature or send notice of denial to the applicant within 30 days of the giving of public notice or within 15 days after the closing of the record of a public hearing, if held, whichever is later.

(g)

Public notice of permit decisions shall be given pursuant to section 170-452.

(h)

The applicant, the secretary, any affected local government or affected federal, state, or local agency, any aggrieved person, or any other person adversely affected by a coastal use permit decision may file an appeal of this decision to civil district court of the Parish of Orleans.

(Code 1956, § 15A-23; M.C.S., Ord. No. 22577, § 1, 4-5-07)

State law reference

Submission of coastal use permit application, R.S. 49:214.30(C)(1); appeal of decision, R.S. 49:214.30(D); reconsiderations, judicial review, R.S. 49:214.35.