(A) The Planning staff is authorized to review and approve all development plans in accordance with the procedures established herein. However, review and approval of a development plan by the Plan Commission may be required if:
(1) At the time a zoning map change is approved, the Plan Commission or City Council stipulates that a required development plan be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission following a public hearing; or
(2) Planning staff determines that the development may have significant visual or physical impact on surrounding properties, whether developed or undeveloped, and/or existing streets.
(B) The Plan Commission will review and take action upon any appeal by an applicant of a staff decision. An appeal shall require a public hearing.
(C) The entity charged with the responsibility for reviewing a development plan, whether the Plan Commission or planning staff, shall be referred to herein as the reviewing authority.
(1979 Code, § 151.146) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998)