Prior to submitting a preliminary plat, the subdivider shall meet with the planning commission and its staff in order that the planning commission might advise and inform the prospective developer of any applicable regulations and answer questions of the developer before the expense of preparing a preliminary plat is incurred. The subdivider shall provide the following information: (Ord. 65, 1-21-1980; amd. 2006 Code)
A. A general description of the existing conditions of the site and the suitability of the site for the proposed development. This information may include data on existing land characteristics, existing covenants and agreements, the availability of utilities and community facilities, the proposed use of each portion of the subdivision, proposed lot sizes and building sizes, proposed business areas, playground, park and a school sites and other pertinent data as may be needed to supplement the sketches requested by this section.
B. A general location map shall be included and should show the proposed subdivision and its relationship to existing utilities, schools, parks, traffic arteries and other features that will affect and influence the subdivision such as hospitals, churches, airports, railroads and shopping and employment centers.
C. A sketch plan drawn to approximate scale shall be included and should show topography, using contour intervals of not greater than five feet (5'), the proposed street layout, lots and other planning features. The street and lot plan may be in the form of a freehand pencil sketch. (Ord. 65, 1-21-1980)