(a) Prior to the filing of an application for conditional approval of a preliminary plat, the developer shall submit to the Planning Commission a sketch plan of the subdivision along with other data as described herein.
(b) The purpose of the sketch plan and pre-application procedure is to afford the developer an opportunity to avail himself or herself of the advice and assistance of the Planning Commission, and to consult early and informally with the Commission before preparation of a preliminary plat and before formal application for its approval.
(c) The developer should also consult with parties potentially interested with him or her, or with the ultimate users of the development, with a view to reaching, at this initial stage, firm conclusions regarding what part of the market demand should be served, the suitability of the location of the proposed subdivision, the most advantageous subdivision plan, and the arrangement of streets, lots and other features of the proposed development.
(d) Within one hundred twenty days after receiving the sketch plan and required supplementary data, the Planning Commission shall inform the developer that the plans and data as submitted, or as modified, comply with the requirements of these Regulations, or fail to comply, and shall approve, disapprove or modify said sketch plan. In the case of disapproval, the Commission shall state in writing its reason for such disapproval.
(e) Pre-application sketch plans and data shall include the following:
(1) General subdivision information, which shall describe or outline the existing conditions of the site and the proposed development as necessary to supplement the drawings required in this section. This information shall include data on existing covenants, land characteristics and available community facilities and utilities, as well as information describing the subdivision proposal, such as the number of residential lots, typical lot width and depth, price range, business areas, playground park areas and other public areas, proposed protective covenants, proposed utilities and proposed street arrangement and improvements.
(2) A location map, which shall show the relationship of the proposed subdivision to existing community facilities which serve or influence it. It shall include the development name and location; the scale; the north point; the date; main traffic arteries; public transportation lines; and, where applicable, the location of existing shopping areas, schools, parks, playgrounds, hospitals, churches and other community facilities.
(3) A sketch plan, with topographic data, which shall show in sketch form the proposed layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to existing conditions. The sketch plan may be a free-hand pencil sketch made directly on a print of the topographic survey.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71; Ord. 98-114. Passed 9-1-98.)