This title establishes standard procedures for land use and development permit decisions made by the city of Bellingham. The procedures are designed to promote timely and informed public participation, eliminate redundancy in the application, permit review, and appeal processes, minimize delay and expense, and result in development approvals that further city goals as set forth in the comprehensive plan. They are also intended to be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 36.70B RCW. These procedures provide for a consolidated land use permit process and integrate the environmental review process with the procedures for review of land use decisions. [Ord. 2004-09-065].