Prior to the filing of a preliminary plat, the developer may submit to the city's community development director's office a sketch plan or description of the proposed development. This does not require a formal application or an application fee, nor does it require planning and zoning commission or city council review.
City staff may discuss with the developer the proposed development plans and indicate any changes that may be required to comply with these and other regulations and the procedure for submitting the preliminary plat.
The review of a sketch plan is to provide direction to the developer prior to the submittal of a preliminary plat. The submittal of a sketch plan is recommended but is strictly voluntary by the developer. Staff's recommendations are nonbinding since the developer may make additional changes to the project and incorporate those changes in the preliminary plat. (Ord. 982, 11-10-2015)