1. A completed environmental checklist must be filed with all permit or license applications or other approvals unless exempt, but a checklist is not needed if the City and applicant agree that an EIS is required or SEPA compliance has been completed or initiated by another agency. The City will use the checklist to determine the lead agency and make the threshold determination.

2. The applicant must complete the environmental checklist. The City will assist as necessary. The department making a proposal must complete the environmental checklist.

3. The City and not the private applicant will complete the environmental checklist if the City has technical information that is unavailable to the applicant or the applicant has previously given inaccurate information. The costs of preparing the checklist must be paid by the applicant before final approval.

4. During the review of the environmental checklist the City may make such changes or additions to the environmental checklist as are necessary to make it an accurate statement. Alternatively, the City may return the checklist to the applicant for revisions and/or additional information.