§ 157.271 STEP 1 - REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLANS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

   (A)   Prior to final review and approval of a site condominium project plan by the Township Board, a preliminary site condominium project plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures, standards and requirements provided by this subchapter.

   (B)   Application for review and approval of a site condominium project plan shall be initiated by submitting to the Township Clerk:

      (1)   A minimum of 13 copies of a preliminary site condominium project plan which complies with the final site plan content requirements of §§ 157.320, 157.321 and 157.323 of this chapter; and

      (2)   An application fee in accordance with the fee schedule established by resolution of the Township Board. The Township Clerk shall forward the copies of the preliminary plan to the Planning Commission.

   (C)   The full Planning Commission shall review the preliminary site condominium project plan in accordance with the applicable standards and requirements contained in §§ 157.315 through 157.332 of this chapter and in accordance with the following additional standards and requirements.

      (1)   In its review of a site condominium project plan, the Planning Commission may consult with the Zoning Administrator, Township Attorney, Township Engineer, Township Fire Chief, Township Planner or other appropriate persons regarding the adequacy of the proposed common elements and maintenance provisions, use and occupancy restrictions, utility systems and streets, project layout and design or other aspects of the proposed project.

      (2)   Prior to acting on a preliminary site condominium project plan, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing thereon. Notice of the time and place of the hearing will be mailed to the proprietor and to the owners of land immediately adjoining the land to be developed and to those owning land and/or occupying structures within 300 feet of the proposed project land area. The notice will be mailed in advance of the hearing and specify the place, time and date of the hearing. The notice will be given not less than five, nor more than 15, days before the date of the meeting. Such notice will also be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the township not less than five days before the hearing.

   (D)   Prior to making a recommendation on a preliminary plan, the Planning Commission shall require that portions of the plan as relevant to the reviewing authority in question be submitted to the County Health Department, County Road Commission, County Drain Commission, State Department of Environmental Quality, State Department of Public Health and other appropriate state and county review and enforcement agencies having direct approval or permitting authority over any aspect of the proposed site condominium project.

(Ord. 3-2004, passed 8-9-2004)