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(1) Examples of planning efforts that generally include the opportunity for public input are: park master plans, small area plans, solid waste management master plans, library master plans, etc. (B) The Planning Department shall assist the applicant with the scheduling of the neighborhood information meeting. (C) The applicant shall obtain property owner mailing address information from the Planning Department, who shall utilize Orange County Land Records data, and shall mail certified notices of the meeting date, place, and time via first class mail to each property owner within 500 one thousand feet of the subject property. (D) The notices shall be mailed a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. (E) The applicant shall post a sign on the property advertising the date, place, and time of the meeting a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. (F) The applicant is required to shall submit copies of the certified mail receipts written certification that the notices were mailed in compliance with the requirements of this subsection. The written certification shall denote denoting the date of the mailing as well as a synopsis of comments from the meeting as part of the site plan application. The applicant shall also provide a written response on what steps, if any, were taken to address said comments. (G) A neighborhood information meeting shall not be required in cases where an applicant is proposing to expand facilities less than 50% of existing floor area. SECTION 2.25: REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS 2.25.1 Environmental Assessment (A) Generally An Environmental Assessment (“EA” in this section) may be submitted prior to submittal of the development application to determine if an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS” in this section) may be required, provided that: (1) All information necessary to perform the Assessment is provided, and (2) The project application, when submitted, is consistent with the project described in the Assessment. (B) Review Process (1) The Planning Department shall review the EA for completeness within 5 calendar days of the date of submittal. (2) If the EA is found to be incomplete, it shall be returned to the applicant with notification of its deficiencies. (3) Upon acceptance of a complete EA, the applicant shall submit 10 copies to the Planning Department. Additional copies may be required if needed. The EA will be distributed by the Planning Department to other appropriate departments and agencies for review and comment. (4) Final Action on the EA shall occur within 14 days from the date of acceptance, or such longer time as agreed to in writing by the applicant. (5) If the EA reveals no “significant environmental impacts", as that term is defined in this Ordinance, the Planning Department shall issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). (6) If significant impacts are identified, the Planning Department shall issue a Finding of Significant Impact and shall require that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared. The decision of the Planning Department shall be reviewed by the County Manager upon request of the applicant or Planning Department. 27