(A) Pre-application conference. At the request of the applicant, the Review Committee shall arrange a pre-application conference to discuss the requirements of this chapter; land subdivision practices generally, proposed plans by the applicant, applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and related matters.
(B) Sketch plan.
(1) In addition or as an alternative to the pre-application conference, the applicant may request an informal review of a sketch plan for the proposed development.
(2) Applicants seeking sketch plan review shall submit the items stipulated in § 156.031 of this chapter ten days before the sketch plan meeting. These items provide the developer and the Review Committee with an opportunity to discuss the subdivision proposal in its formative stages.
(C) Assignment. All applications will fall into one of three categories. The Planning and Development Director shall review the application and assign it one of the following categories:
(1) An exempt subdivision;
(2) A minor subdivision; or
(3) A major subdivision.
(D) Complete application. An application shall be complete for purposes of commencing the applicable time period for action when so certified by the Planning and Development Director or designee.
(E) Filing fees. No subdivision or development shall be approved unless, at the time of application therefore, the applicant pays fees as established by resolution of City Council.
(Ord., passed 10-13-92; Am. Ord., passed 7-9-96; Am. Ord. 07-019, passed 8-14-07; Am. Res. 07-009, passed 10-23-07; Am. Ord. 10-036, passed 8-24-10; Am. Ord. 2024-012, passed 6-11-24)