Planning department's role in coordinating land development

The department of planning and permitting as the central coordinating agency shall: (1) Maintain and continuously update a repository of all laws, rules, procedures, permit requirements and review criteria of all federal, State, and city and county agencies having control or regulatory powers over land development projects within the city and shall make the repository and knowledgeable personnel available to inform any person requesting information as to the applicability of the same to a particular project within the city; (2) Study the feasibility and advisability of using a master application form to concurrently file applications for an amendment to a general plan and development plan, change in zoning, special management area permit, and other permits and procedures required for land development projects in the city to the extent practicable with one master application; (3) Maintain and continuously update a master file for the city of all applications for building permits, subdivision maps, and land use designations of the State and city; (4) When requested by the applicant, the central coordinating agency shall endeavor to schedule and coordinate, to the extent practicable, any referrals, public informational meetings, or any public hearings with those held by any one or more of the following: other federal, State, or city commissions or agencies pursuant to existing laws pertaining to the city; and (5) Assist the council in proposing amendments to Chapter 21 (LUO) as permitted by Charter § 6-1513, by gathering and preparing the necessary supporting documentation sufficient to satisfy the usual requirements to commence processing the amendments.