(A) In order to insure that all applicants are informed of the procedural requirements and minimum standards of this chapter and the requirements or limitations imposed by other city ordinances, code provisions, or plans prior to the development of a preliminary plat, all applicants shall present a concept plan to the Zoning Administrator prior to filing a preliminary plat. Comments on the concept plan shall not be considered binding in regard to subsequent plat review. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to refer the concept plan to the Planning Commission and/or City Council for review and comment.
(B) The concept plan submission shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Application and fee;
(2) A deposit or escrow security in an amount determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator to pay review costs of the city staff and consultants; and
(3) Plan information including a scaled drawing, written description, or other information determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator.
(C) The city will review the concept plan for adherence to site design considerations such as driveway access, lot size, block size, encroachment on wetlands or steep slopes, circulation, etc. After the review, the city will inform the applicant of its findings and suggest changes or improvements to the plan prior to submittal of a preliminary plat.
(Ord. 582, passed 8-26-2019)