(A) Submission. It is encouraged that prior to the preparation of a preliminary plan that the applicant confer with the Township Planning Commission for the purpose of an informal discussion concerning the proposed subdivision or land development. The subdividers may submit a sketch plan following the guidelines set forth in § 155.049. The submission of a sketch plan is optional. When this option is chosen by the applicant, the sketch plan shall be submitted for review not less than ten days prior to the date of the regular meeting of the Township Planning Commission at which it is to be considered.
(B) Sketch plan review. The Township Planning Commission will review the sketch plan with the applicant as it relates to:
(1) The Comprehensive Plan for the county;
(2) The Township Comprehensive Development Plan or any other local level comprehensive plan which may exist;
(3) Other relevant ordinances which may exist;
(4) The general suitability of the site for proposed development;
(5) The availability of necessary services and facilities;
(6) The improvements and design required by these regulations; and
(7) Any known proposals of either local, state or federal governments for such improvements as highways, dams, recreation areas, historic sites, plus any other facility that may have an impact on the proposed subdivision.
(Ord. 2-2011, passed 10-6-2011)