The pre-application conference stage of the subdivision process is an investigatory period that affords the subdivider the opportunity to present their development intentions and obtain preliminary advice and assistance from the appropriate town departments prior to the expense of preparing a preliminary plat. It also affords the town the opportunity to conduct a cursory review of the proposed subdivision and give preliminary guidance at a time when potential land development points of conflict can be most easily resolved, subsequent relations improved, official action simplified, and undue expense and delay saved by the subdivider.
(A) In carrying out the pre-application stage, the subdivider and the department shall be responsible for the following actions:
(1) Actions by the subdivider. The subdivider shall request a pre-application conference by submitting a completed pre-application form to the Community Development Department. Applicants shall submit their completed pre-application form at least 14 days prior to the desired pre-application meeting date. In addition to the pre-application form, the subdivider shall provide a general outline of his proposal, including, but not limited to:
(a) Sketch plans and ideas regarding land use, street and lot arrangement, tentative lot sizes;
(b) Tentative proposals regarding water supply, sewage disposal, surface drainage and street improvements.
(2) Actions by the Department. Prior to the scheduled pre-application meeting the Department will review the submitted preliminary application material and, depending upon the scope of the proposed development, will proceed with the following investigations:
(a) Check existing zoning of the tract and make recommendations if a zoning change is necessary or desirable;
(b) Determine the adequacy of existing proposed schools, parks and other public spaces;
(c) Inspect the site or otherwise determine its relationship to major streets, transit services, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, utility systems, and adjacent land uses and to determine any unusual problems, such as topography, utilities, flooding, etc.
(B) During the pre-application conference the Department will then discuss the proposal with the subdivider; provide advice on procedural steps, design and improvement standards, general plat requirements; and discuss tentative timetables for the project.
(Ord. 21-11, passed 10-26-2021)