(a) For subdivisions where public utilities are not readily accessible to the site or where rezoning is also involved in the project, the applicant shall, as an exploratory step, submit a sketch plan to the Zoning Administrator. All other applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit a sketch plan.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of sketch plan review is to:
(1) Discuss early and informally with the applicant the locations of proposed major streets, parks, playgrounds, school sites and other planned projects that may affect the property being considered for subdivision.
(2) Review with the City Engineer, Zoning Administrator the minimum standards of subdivision design and improvements set forth in Chapter 1133.
(c) Submission Requirements. A formal application or filing of a plat is not required for sketch plan review. A sketch plan shall be clearly and legibly drawn on one (1) or more sheets and shall be drawn at a scale of 1"=100' and shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant, developer and property owner.
(2) The proposed name and location of the proposed subdivision.
(3) The approximate total acreage of the proposed subdivision.
(4) The tentative street and lot arrangement.
(5) Topographic lines, and
(6) Any other information the developer believes necessary to obtain an informal opinion as to the proposed subdivision's compliance with the requirements of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(d) Review Process. No action shall be taken at such a meeting and no opinions, suggestions, or recommendations discussed shall be construed by the applicant to constitute automatic approval of a subsequently submitted preliminary plat application.
(Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)