Except as provided below, planned unit development applications shall be processed in accordance with the standard processing provisions of this article:
(1) Pre-application conference requirement. Prior to filing a formal application for a planned unit development zone change and permit, the applicant shall submit preliminary plans to the community development director for review for consistency with the general plan, appropriateness for the area proposed, and general overall use and design concepts.
(2) Planning commission recommendation. The planning commission recommendation to city council on all planned unit development applications shall be in the form of an adopted resolution for approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the application.
(3) Modifications. If the city council proposes any substantial modification to the specific plan not previously considered by the planning commission, the council shall refer the matter back to the commission for consideration. No public hearing shall be required. Failure of the commission to act within forty days of receiving the council's request shall provide the council with the authority to act without the recommendation.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).