(A) Applicability.
(1) The concept plan process is not mandatory. This process may be initiated at any time by an applicant who wishes to gain information and guidance from the Planning Commission and City Council regarding a specific development concept before entering into binding agreements, incurring substantial expense, or filing a preliminary plat application.
(2) For more complex proposals, city staff may suggest that the applicant participate in a concept plan review process before proceeding to a preliminary plat application.
(C) Review process.
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and concept plan and refer them to city staff for review.
(2) The Planning Commission shall review the concept plan and provide feedback to the applicant.
(3) The City Council shall review the concept plan and provide feedback to the applicant.
(4) This process is intended to inform the applicant of the purpose and objectives of these regulations, the Comprehensive Plan, and duly adopted plan implementation devices of the city.
(5) Discussions that occur as part of the concept plan process are not binding on the city and do not constitute official assurances or representations on the city.
(Ord. 20220120-01, passed 1-20-22)