Prior to filing an application for review and approval of a concept plan, preliminary development plan or subdivision plat, or final development plan or subdivision plat, the developer or subdivider shall request a pre-application meeting to informally discuss the proposed subdivision or development of land with the various representatives involved with the review of the development proposal (including planning, building, fire districts, engineering, etc.).
Purpose. The purpose of the pre-application meeting is to afford the subdivider or developer and their consultants an opportunity for the advice and the assistance of the city concerning the procedures, standards, specifications, and other documentation required by this chapter for the preparation of a concept plan, preliminary development plan or plat and final development plan or plat. The pre-application meeting is intended, but not limited, to provide clarification of interpretations, avoidance of misunderstandings, and development of liaison in order to expedite the development of land in the city, while minimizing the expenditure of time and financial resources of the subdivider or developer and the city.
Request for pre-application meeting. The request for a pre-application meeting shall be made to the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee not less than one week prior to the date of the scheduled meeting. If the applicant has any maps, data or other information which may be helpful to illustrate or describe the characteristics of the proposed development, the developer shall deliver to the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee copies of such information, either in hard copy form or electronically. The Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee will determine how the information is to be provided based on the size and scope of the proposal.
(Ord. 18-008, passed 2-7-18)