(A) Pre-application advisory meeting required. Prior to submitting plans for subdivision of property in the city, a developer shall request a pre-application advisory meeting with the Planning Administrator to review the location, scope,and nature of the proposed development; to clarify development issues; and to discuss other matters as may be relevant to the development review and approval process. This preapplication advisory meeting shall be attended by city staff as needed and the developer(s) or their representative. A pre-application advisory meeting shall not be required where staff determines that no purpose will be served by having such conference.
(B) Pre-application advisory meeting purpose. The purpose of the pre-application advisory meeting is to provide an opportunity for an informal exchange of information and ideas between the developer's team and city staff and to identify parties responsible for various tasks involving the development design. The conference is intended to introduce the developer and the team to the city's development process, to identify timeframes for submittal and review, and, if applicable, zoning changes or waivers from these regulations. It is expected that during the pre-application conference topics including, but not limited to, the following may be discussed:
(1) The possible need for traffic studies, as set forth in these regulations, the Zoning Regulations, or as determined by the Planning Department and/or the City Engineer.
(2) The flood insurance program.
(3) Utility availability and capacity (particularly the availability and capacity of potable water; and sanitary sewer).
(4) Policies and expectations for street improvements and traffic improvements.
(5) Items as required by the Stormwater Management Ordinance.
(Ord. 2022-007, passed 3-14-2022)