(A) Purpose. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to provide information, guidance and assistance to the applicant before preparation of the concept plan so that the applicant may receive informal input on:
(1) Whether the proposed Planned Unit Development will be in conformity with the planning and other development goals and the policies of the Village of East Dundee.
(2) Whether the existing zoning and land use in the general area of the Planned Unit Development is appropriate for a Planned Unit Development.
(B) Procedure. Prior to filing an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development, the petitioner shall be required to contact the Village Administrator or his or her designee to arrange an informal pre-application meeting with village staff and its consultants.
(1) The pre-application conference is mandatory and shall be held with staff, but is at no charge to the petitioner. At such conference, the applicant shall provide information relating to the following:
(a) The location of the proposed Planned Unit Development;
(b) The land use types and approximate area of proposed land uses;
(c) A list of any and all exceptions to the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations requested; and
(d) Other information pertinent to the proposed Planned Unit Development.
(2) The pre-application conference shall be an informal communication and discussion of the proposed Planned Unit Development, and no commitments shall be given, nor shall statements or opinions of the village staff and its consultants be deemed binding.
(3) Staff shall review and provide input on the proposal's compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and the goals and policies for planning of the village and advise the applicant on the information, documents, exhibits, and drawings on the proposal that should be included in the application to the village for a Planned Unit Development.
(Ord. 97-19, passed 9-2-1997; Am. Ord. 06-03, passed 2-6-2006; Am. Ord. 14-27, passed 9-15-2014)