The preapplication stage of subdivision planning comprises an investigatory period proceeding actual preparation of the preliminary plat by the subdivider. During this stage, the subdivider shall make known his intentions to the commission and be advised of specific public objectives related to the subject tract and other details regarding platting procedures and requirements. During this stage, it shall be determined whether a change in zoning will be required for the subject tract or any part thereof and, if such change is required, the subdivider shall initiate the necessary application for zoning amendment in conjunction with submission of the preliminary plat. In carrying out the purposes of the preapplication stage, the subdivider and the commission shall be responsible for the following actions:
A. Actions By Subdivider: The subdivider shall meet with the commission and present a general outline of his proposal, including, but not limited to:
1. Sketch plans and ideas regarding land use, street and lot arrangements, and tentative lot sizes.
2. Tentative proposals regarding water supply, sewage disposal, storm drainage and street improvements, and any additional information required by the commission.
B. Actions By Commission: The commission may advise the subdivider of procedural steps, design and improvement standards and general plat requirements. The commission may then proceed with the following investigations and report its recommendations to the subdivider:
1. Check existing zoning of the tract and of abutting properties and determine whether a zoning amendment is necessary or desirable.
2. Determine the adequacy of existing and proposed schools, parks and other public facilities.
3. Determine the relationship of the site to major streets, utility systems and adjacent land uses, and determine whether there are any potential problems related to topography, utilities, drainage or flooding.
4. Determine whether a development master plan shall be prepared and approved prior to preparation and consideration of a preliminary plat.
C. Development Master Plan: Whenever, in the opinion of the commission, the proposed subdivision is sufficiently large to comprise a major part of a future neighborhood, or the tract initially proposed for platting is only a part of a larger land area the development of which is complicated by unusual topographic, utility, land use, land ownership problems or other conditions, the subdivider shall be required to prepare a development master plan for the larger area.
1. Preparation: The plan shall be prepared on a sheet twenty four inches by thirty two inches (24" x 32"), shall be accurate commensurate with its purpose and shall include:
a. General street pattern with particular attention to the location and general alignment of collector streets and to convenient circulation throughout the neighborhood.
b. General location and size of school, park and other public facility sites.
c. Location of shopping centers, multi-family residential and other proposed land uses.
d. Methods proposed for sewage disposal, water supply and storm drainage.
2. Approval: When the plan has been approved by the commission, it shall constitute the general design approach to be followed in the preparation of all preliminary plats within its limits. If development is proposed to take place in several stages, the plan shall be submitted as supporting data for each preliminary plat. The plan shall be kept up to date by the subdivider as modifications occur or become necessary. (Prior Code § 18A-6)