The purpose of Chapters 14.30, 14.35, 14.40 and 14.45 CMC is to establish standard procedures for land use permit applications, public notice, hearings and appeals in the City. These procedures are designed to promote timely and informed public participation in discretionary land use decisions; eliminate redundancy in the application, permit review, hearing and appeal processes; provide for uniformity in public notice procedures; minimize delay and expense; and result in development approvals that implement the policies of the comprehensive plan. These procedures also provide for an integrated and consolidated land use permit and environmental review process. (Ord. 02-09 § 2)