Development plans, both general and final, shall be distributed and reviewed according to the following procedures.
(a) Review for Completeness. The Planning Coordinator shall review the submitted application for completeness and compliance with the applicable submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning Coordinator shall notify the applicant prior to the Planning Commission meeting of the deficiencies and place the application on hold until complete. When the application is determined complete and the application fee has been paid, the Planning Coordinator shall officially accept the application for consideration and place it on the Planning Commission's agenda.
(b) Distribution of Plans. Within two days after determining that an application is complete, the Planning Coordinator shall forward the application to the appropriate City departments (including Landmarks Preservation Commission) and professional consultants for review and comment. Any reports, comments or expert opinions shall be returned to the Planning Coordinator within ten days from the date the application is deemed complete.
(c) The applicant for a general or final development plan must deposit funds for the City to conduct a review of their plans by a Certified Planner and/or any other design professional.
(d) Architectural Review in the C-2 District. Applications which include new construction or the significant alteration of a building in the C-2 French Creek district shall be forwarded to the City Architect for review and comment. The City Architect shall review such application for compliance with the design guidelines set forth in Section 1270.09. The City Architect shall provide a recommendation regarding such application to the Planning Coordinator within ten days from the date the application is deemed complete.
(e) Transmission to the Planning Commission. The Planning Coordinator shall distribute the application for development plan review and any recommendations from the individuals or departments in divisions (b) and (c) above to the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 219-03. Passed 11-10-03; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12.)