Subd. 1. Prior to the preparation of a preliminary plat, the applicant shall meet with city staff to discuss a proposed development and investigate the city requirements for pursuing a development application. A concept plan may be submitted for review. Review of the concept plan further provides city staff the opportunity to determine whether the proposed subdivision or parcel is premature, based on criteria established in subsection 1101.08.
Subd. 2. The city strongly recommends the property owner/applicant hold a neighborhood meeting for informal comment and feedback after submitting a formal concept application.
Subd. 3. A development application form for concept plan along with the associated information and fee established by the City Council shall be submitted to the city.
Subd. 4. The Zoning Administrator shall submit copies of the concept plan and associated information to other staff, committees, consultants, or agencies as appropriate.
Subd. 5. The Zoning Administrator may refer the concept plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for plats where any deviation or variance is proposed for informal review and comment on the project’s acceptability in relation to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. The applicant is required to attend the meetings with the Planning Commission and the City Council. Concept plan review does not convey any legal development rights to the applicant.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 6-14-2023)