(A) Application. Prior to the filing of an application for approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit eight copies of a sketch plan to the Commission. The sketch plan shall include the entire developmental scheme of the proposed subdivision, in schematic form, and include the area proposed for immediate development in such a form and content as required by the Commission and shall include the following:
(1) The general layout of streets, including proposed street names, blocks, and lots, all in sketch form;
(2) The existing conditions and characteristics of the land on or adjacent to the proposed subdivision site;
(3) Areas set aside for schools, parks, and other public facilities; and
(4) Preliminary plan for providing and funding all necessary utilities including, but not limited to, electricity, phone, potable water, sanitary sewer, waste disposal, and irrigation water.
(B) Fees. The fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
(C) Commission Action. The subdivider shall submit the pre-application to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission ten days prior to the regular meeting. A mailing list can be obtained from the City Clerk. At the regular meeting the subdivider shall present his or her pre-application and intent to the Commission for review and comment. The Commission may, if it deems necessary, request a review of the pre-application by other agencies. The Commission will review the pre-application to determine its compliance with this subchapter as well as the following concerns:
(1) The compliance of the proposed development with existing local or state policies, goals, and objectives or development plans;
(2) Determination of additional special permits or ordinance conflicts such as re-zoning, conditional use permits, or variances that may be needed and the determination of the manner that such requirements can be combined into one permit;
(3) Advise the applicant of any known unique environmental or hazardous concerns that may be directly or indirectly associated with the subject property, such as areas that have been designated by the state as areas of critical environmental concern, unique plant or animal life, floodplain, airport flight pattern, and the like; and
(4) Provide the subdivider with all necessary forms.
(Ord. 2006-01, passed - -2006)