A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this article is to set forth uniform procedures, well-defined application processes, and information to guide the processing of complete land development applications that are administered by the Planning and Zoning Division. Each application is reviewed to ensure that:
1. Compliance. Development of individual sites within the city is consistent with all land development regulations and all other applicable standards and requirements set forth by the city or other public entities having jurisdictional responsibility, prior to the issuance of a development permit;
2. Public Purpose. Development and supportive facilities and services further the public health, safety, appearance, and general welfare; and
3. Compatibility. Development is compatible and coordinated with existing and anticipated development in the immediate area surrounding the site.
B. Administration. The Director of Planning and Zoning or designee shall be responsible for the overall coordination and administration of land development applications within this article.
C. Preapplication Conference.
1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of a preapplication conference is for staff and the applicant to collaborate and discuss the city's overall community goals, objectives, policies, codes, and regulations. It also allows the applicant to receive information or a description of the relevant review procedures anticipated from each staff discipline, Advisory Board, and City Commission. Opinions expressed at the conference are not binding for formal review purposes.
2. Applicability. A preapplication conference is required for the following types of applications:
a. Standard Applications.
(1) Annexation.
(2) Comprehensive Plan future land use map (FLUM) amendment.
(3) Conditional use.
(4) Rezoning.
(5) Sign Program.
(6) Site Plan, including modifications.
(7) Vacation and abandonment.
b. Planned Industrial Development Applications.
(1) Master Site Plan, including modifications.
(2) Technical Site Plan, including modifications.
(3) Use approval.
c. Relief Applications.
(1) Community Design Appeal.
(2) Height exception.
(3) Variance to Land Development Regulations.
d. Other Applications.
(1) Mobile vending unit (MVU).
(2) Wireless communication facilities (WCF).
D. Submittal Requirements. Unless otherwise contained herein, all application forms described in this article shall be approved by resolution and maintained by the Planning and Zoning Division. In order for an application to be considered, the complete application must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Division. When submitted for review, it shall be accompanied by all documentation required by the respective application checklist.
E. Completeness. If the application is not complete, it shall not be subject to further review until all identified deficiencies have been remedied. The Director of Planning and Zoning or designee may rule that certain items are not required for the review to commence. A determination of completeness shall not constitute a determination of compliance with the substantive requirements of the Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Regulations, or any other applicable codes.
F. Abandonment. Applications which have no activity for a time greater than six months will be considered abandoned and the application will be closed.
G. Fees. Fees shall be paid at the time each type of land development application is submitted, according to the fee schedule approved by the City Commission.
H. Terms and Definitions. See Chapter 1, Article II for all applicable terms and definitions which pertain to the applications and processes contained herein.
I. Quasi-Judicial Hearings. See City Code of Ordinances Part II, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-20 for the types of land development applications regulated under this article that require quasi-judicial hearings.
(Ord. 10-025, passed 12-7-10; Am. Ord. 22-022, passed 11-1-22)