(A) When a proposed subdivision is located within a Neighborhood District as identified in the Comprehensive Plan, a concept plan of all of the properties shown in the Neighborhood District shall be prepared depicting the possible relationships between the proposed subdivision and future subdivisions.
(1) The concept plan shall address the overall land use, traffic circulation, utility easement configurations, and general lot layouts of the Neighborhood District.
(2) The signatures of each property owner included in the proposed boundaries of the Neighborhood District shall be submitted with the concept plan application. If any signatures are missing, the applicant for the concept plan shall provide an explanation.
(3) If a concept plan already exists for a Neighborhood District, a concept plan is not needed if the proposed subdivision is generally consistent with the existing concept plan. If the proposed subdivision is not generally consistent with the existing concept plan, a revised concept plan shall be submitted for review.
(B) For proposed subdivisions located outside of a Neighborhood District, the concept plan process may be initiated at any time by an applicant who wishes to gain information and guidance from the Planning Commission and City Council regarding a specific development concept before entering into binding agreements, incurring substantial expense, proposing a planned unit development, or filing a preliminary plat application.
(1) For more complex proposals, city staff may suggest that the applicant participate in a concept plan review process before proceeding to a preliminary plat application.
(C) Review process.
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and concept plan and refer them to city staff for review.
(2) The Planning Commission and the City Council shall review the concept plan and provide feedback to the applicant.
(3) Discussions that occur as part of the concept plan process are not binding on the city and do not constitute official assurances or representations on the city.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 5-9-23)