This section sets forth the content and procedure for submission, review and approval of all development plans called for by the Planning Commission. The Commission shall require the submission and approval of a preliminary and/or final development plan for all zone map amendments; provided, that the Commission may allow preliminary and final subdivision plats to be submitted in lieu of the development plan as appropriate for residential zones. The Commission shall require the submission and approval of a preliminary and/or a final development plan for all proposed developments. Decisions shall be based upon findings that there are existing or potential flood, drainage, traffic, topographic or other similar problems relating to the development of the subject property that could have an adverse effect on existing or future development of the subject property in the vicinity. A development that is proposed to be developed in phases will require the submission of an overall conceptual development plan for the entire proposal which shall accompany the preliminary and final detailed development plan for each phase. Approved development plans shall be a covenant running with the parcel.
(Ord. passed 1-11-2005)