The preliminary plat stage of land subdivision includes detailed subdivision planning, submittal, review and approval of the preliminary plat. To avoid delay in processing his or her application, the subdivider should carefully provide the Department with all information essential to determine the character and general acceptability of the proposed development. If the subdivider has an approved specific plan for the subject property, the preliminary plat(s) shall be prepared in accordance with the specific plan. Preliminary plats may address phases of the overall specific plan.
A. Zoning. The subdivision shall be designed to meet the specific requirements for the zoning district within which it is located. However, in the event that change of zoning is deemed necessary, the rezoning shall be initiated by the property owner or his or her authorized agent, heard and approved by the Planning Commission and Council. The Department shall not proceed with processing of the preliminary plat until the zoning change has been filed for. In any event, any change in zoning required in relation to the preliminary plat shall have been adopted by the Council prior to or in conjunction with preliminary plat approval by the Director.
B. Sanitary sewerage and water supply. As a prerequisite of preliminary plat review by the Department, the subdivider shall have informed the Public Works Department of his or her tentative plans and learned the general requirements for sewage disposal and water supply as applicable to his or her development.
(Prior Code, § 12-2-3(1-2)) (Ord. 24-1324, passed 2-27-2024; Ord. 08-913, passed 3-11-2008)