(1) There shall be no more than one open record hearing on any application regulated by this chapter, except for those applications which are associated with a determination of significance under Chapter 43.21C RCW, SEPA, and Chapter 27.01 CCC, SEPA Code.

(2) If an applicant so requests, a hearing on any project permit may be combined with any hearing held by another local, state, regional, federal, or other agency; provided, that the hearing is held within the geographic boundary of the County; and provided, the joint hearing can be held within the time period guidelines specified in this chapter or the applicant agrees to an alternate schedule in the event that additional time is needed in order to combine the hearings.