(A) Application distributed. When the Zoning Administrator determines the application to be complete, the Zoning Administrator shall distribute the application and exhibits to any applicable city staff, officials and other government agencies for review and comment.
(B) Hearing on the application.
(1) When the Zoning Administrator determines the application to be complete, the Zoning Administrator shall set the date for a public hearing and shall give all required notice in compliance with § 153.020.
(2) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold the public hearing and may table the application for further investigation if necessary.
(C) Review and decision.
(1) Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall recommend to the City Council either preliminary approval of the subdivision, preliminary approval of the subdivision subject to conditions or denial of the subdivision.
(a) If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial, it shall express its recommendation for disapproval and its reasons therefor.
(b) Any plan given a conditional recommendation for approval shall be revised to meet the requirements of the conditions and three paper and electronically transmitted copies shall be resubmitted to the Zoning Administrator.
(2) Upon receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council shall review and approve, approve conditionally or deny the preliminary plat application.
(a) The City Council may table the review or remand the issue back to the Planning and Zoning Commission if they deem necessary.
(b) The City Council shall state, in writing, its findings for approval or denial, as well as any conditions of approval.
(D) Criteria for review. In making their determination, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following:
(1) Consistency with the design standards and other requirements of this chapter;
(2) Consistency with the city's comprehensive plan or other adopted plans applicable to the area;
(3) Consistency with Chapter 154 of the City Code;
(4) The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, erosion and flooding potential, development or use contemplated; and
(5) The proposed development's potential for a negative fiscal or environmental impact upon the city.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)