(A) Prior to the submission of a preliminary plat as required by this chapter, the subdivider shall contact the Planning director and any other administrative personnel or private agencies to determine:
(1) Procedures and requirements for filing the sketch plat and preliminary and final plats.
(2) Availability of public water and sewer or requirements when public systems are not readily available.
(3) Zoning requirements on the property.
(4) Requirements of the duly adopted General Plan for major and minor streets, land use, drainage, schools, parks, and other public open space.
(5) The location and extent of any floodplains.
(B) As a part of this contact, the subdivider may discuss with the Planning Director, his or her tentative proposals for the development of the property.
(C) The subdivider shall submit, and the Planning Director shall review and comment on, a sketch plat prior to the preparation of a preliminary plat. the Planning Director shall make the review and make its comments known to the subdivider within five days from the date of the review. The sketch plat shall contain or show two-foot contours and shall address the requirements of division (A)(1) to (5) above.
(D) The purpose of this pre-application procedure is to determine any problems with the proposed development before expenses are incurred in the preparation of a preliminary plat. No official action is required other than to offer appropriate comments on the proposal and indicating suitability for proceeding through the platting process.
(Prior Code, § 15-3-1) (Ord. O88-06-007, passed 10-13-1988)
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