(A) Generally.
(1) Application. Prior to the filing of an application for approval of a preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit eight copies of a sketch plan to the Commission. The sketch plan shall include the entire developmental scheme of the proposed subdivision, in schematic form and including the area proposed for immediate development in such a form and content as required by the Commission, and shall include the following:
(a) The general layout of streets, blocks and lots in sketch form;
(b) The existing conditions and characteristics of the land on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision site; and
(c) Areas set aside for schools, parks and other public facilities.
(2) Fee. None required.
(3) Commission action.
(a) The subdivider shall submit the pre-application to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission ten days prior to the regular meeting.
(b) A mailing list can be obtained from the City Clerk. At the regular meeting the subdivider shall present his or her pre-application and intent to the Commission for review and comment. The Commission may, if it deems necessary, request review of the pre-application by other agencies. The Commission will review the pre-application by other agencies.
(c) The Commission will review the pre-application to determine its compliance with this chapter as well as the following concerns:
1. The compliance of the proposed development with existing local or state policies, goals and objectives or development plans;
2. Determination if additional special permits or ordinance conflicts such as rezoning, special development permits or variances that may be needed and the determination of the manner that such requirements can be combined into one permit;
3. Advise the applicant of any unique environmental or hazardous concerns that may be directly or indirectly associated with the subject property, such as areas that have been designated by the state as areas of critical environmental concern, unique plant or animal life, floodplain, airport flight pattern and the like; and
4. Provide the subdivider with all necessary forms and checklists.
(B) Applications for lot splits.
(1) The city will allow for three lot splits.
(2) An application to the Planning and Zoning Commission from the lot owner, showing the following requirements have all been met will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval:
(a) The application for lot split shall mandate an application fee of $25;
(b) Said application fee may be changed at any time by resolution; and
(c) The lot split application shall adhere to the requirements set forth in the definition of lot split.
(Prior Code, § 16.12.020) (Ord. 462, passed 6-9-1975; Ord. 659, passed 5-15-2019)