§ 19-156. Review of application.

(a)

When the application for permit is found deficient in any respect, or the required information has not been submitted to the director, the application shall not be accepted. The director shall notify the applicant in writing of the deficiencies or lacking information and allow a reasonable time for corrections or submittal of the necessary information.

(b)

The director shall make a recommendation to the commission with respect to:

(1)

The disposition of the application;

(2)

The appropriateness of any requests for waivers, exemptions, exceptions, or other relief identified by the applicant; and

(3)

Any proposed conditions of which the director believes should be imposed.

(c)

The applicant may, within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of the recommendation, appeal the director's decision to the commission.

(d)

The commission shall hold a public hearing within sixty (60) days of receipt of a notice of appeal.

(e)

If, after review of the application and all the information and testimony at the public hearing, the commission determines that the construction, modification, expansion, or operation of the water or wastewater facility will not provide the reasonable assurances as required herein, the commission shall deny the permit.

(f)

Any person aggrieved by the issuance or denial of a water or wastewater facility permit by the commission may file a petition for writ of certiorari in the manner prescribed by law in the circuit court of the county, to review the decision of the commission.

(Ord. No. 96-36, § 7, 11-5-96)