In certain cases a preliminary or final subdivision plat would be more appropriate to be considered in conjunction with a map amendment request than a development plan. Generally, such situations involve developments where placement of structures will be tightly controlled by the street, lot patterns and requirements for placement of structures within the zone (typically in a residential development); or involve development of a large tract of land. When a developer is required to provide a development plan, and the developer desires to file a subdivision plat in its place, the developer shall meet with the Department in advance of filing the map amendment request to discuss the appropriateness of a substitution. In any disputed case, the Planning Commission shall have the final judgment as to whether a development plan or a subdivision plat is required.
(Ord. 06-2008, passed 6-16-2008, § 3.11)