(A) Applications shall be accompanied by all plans and documents. A four-step approval process shall be used. The steps in the process are:
(1) Predesign conference;
(2) Outline plan approval;
(3) Planned Unit Development (PUD) district ordinance approval; and
(4) Development plan approval.
(B) Prior to submitting an application under this chapter, the applicant shall participate in at least one predesign conference with the Director. The purpose of the predesign conference shall be to:
(1) Discuss the applicant’s proposal;
(2) Discuss the applicable requirements, standards, and procedures for-the Planned Unit Development, including the following:
(a) The general layout of streets and lots;
(b) Storm water drainage and flood control;
(c) The availability of water and sewage disposal;
(d) The provision of public services such as police, fire, and schools; and
(e) Other special concerns relating directly to the proposal site, including but not limited to site access, neighboring land uses, and development trends.
(3) Discuss other planning issues raised during the conference;
(4) The applicant shall contact the Director to schedule a predesign conference. The applicant shall provide the following information:
(a) The location and acreage of the proposed Planned Unit Development;
(b) Whether subdivision approval will be required;
(c) The applicant’s name, telephone number and mailing address; and
(d) The owner’s name.
(5) Upon completion of the predesign conference, the Director shall prepare a brief written summary of the conference and provide a copy to the applicant. The Director’s summary reflects the results of a general and informal discussion, and thus shall not constitute a binding agreement on the part of the Plan Commission.
(Ord. 03-05, § 860-15, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 2012-09, passed 5-29-2012)