The development and business services director shall be responsible for reviewing all proposed applications together with accompanying materials and documents, referral comment and public comments. Based on the above, the development and business services director shall make a recommendation on the application to the mayor or return it to the applicant with a request for additional information. If the development and business services director makes a recommendation, such recommendation shall be for approval, disapproval, or approval with conditions. The recommendation of the development and business services director shall be advisory only. Sole authority to approve or disapprove shall reside with the mayor. (Ord. 3399 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2463 § 15, 2003)