A. Prior to the submission of a preliminary plat as required by this title, the subdivider shall contact the planning director and any other administrative personnel or private agencies to determine:
1. Procedures and requirements for filing the sketch plat and preliminary and final plats;
2. Availability of public water and sewer or requirements when public systems are not readily available;
3. Zoning requirements on the property;
4. Requirements of the duly adopted general plan for major and minor streets, land use, drainage, schools, parks and other public open space;
5. The location and extent of any floodplains.
B. As a part of this contract, the subdivider may discuss with the planning director his/her tentative proposals for the development of the property.
C. The subdivider shall submit, and the planning director shall review and comment on, a sketch plat prior to the preparation of a preliminary plat. The planning director shall make such a review and make its comments known to the subdivider within five days from the date of the review. The sketch plat shall contain or show two-foot contours and shall address the requirements of subsection A of this section.
D. The purpose of this preapplication procedure is to determine any problems with the proposed development before expenses are incurred in the preparation of a preliminary plat. No official action is required other than to offer appropriate comments on the proposal and indicating suitability for proceeding through the platting process.
(Ord. 1179 § 3.1, 1987)