(A) In order to discuss the general purpose of the subdivision or development in the context of the established planning policies and practices of the city and to ensure that required data is properly prepared and presented before expending the time and money in preparation and review of a preliminary plat or plan, any person desiring to subdivide or develop land subject to this chapter before filing a preliminary plat or development plan or seeking annexation or rezoning, is encouraged to file a concept plan of the subdivision or development with the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee. This concept plan shall contain such information as suggested by the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee in order to delineate the concept of the subdivision or development adequately including but not limited to a plat of survey, a topographic map, soils information, current aerial photographs, and a sketch of the proposed development showing a road system and general land use categories. After staff review, the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee shall refer the matter to the Plan and Zoning Commission, and the Corporate Authorities for final consideration.
(B) Notification. Early participation with the public can reduce or eliminate neighborhood concerns prior to public meetings. No less than 15 days prior to the scheduled Plan and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant is to send via first class mail a site plan, brief description of the project and contact information for the applicant and the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee to all property owners within 250 feet of the subject property. In advance of the scheduled meeting, the applicant must submit to the Director of Community and Economic Development or authorized designee an affidavit confirming the mailings were sent along with a list of the property owners and a copy of the documents mailed.
(Ord. 18-008, passed 2-7-18)