(A) Primary approval.
(1) An applicant for development plan approval shall submit an application accompanied by all information, materials and fees required by the Plan Commission Rules of Procedure.
(2) The Plan Commission shall determine if the development plan is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and satisfies the development requirements specified in this chapter.
(3) The Plan Commission may do the following:
(a) Impose conditions on the approval of a development plan if the conditions are reasonably necessary to satisfy the development requirements specified in the zoning ordinance for approval of the development plan.
(b) Provide that approval of a development plan is conditioned on the furnishing to the Plan Commission of a bond or written assurance that:
1. Guarantees the timely completion of a proposed public improvement in the proposed development; and
2. Is satisfactory to the Plan Commission.
(c) Permit or require the owner of real property to make a written commitment as provided in § 157.027(A)(3).
(4) The Plan Commission shall make written findings concerning each decision to approve or disapprove a development plan. The Plan Commission president is hereby designated as the official authorized to sign the written findings.
(B) Secondary approval. The staff is hereby authorized to grant secondary approval of Development Plans. After meeting all conditions of primary approval, the applicant may submit the development plan for secondary approval. The staff shall review the application and if all conditions have been met, the staff shall grant secondary approval. Any refusal to grant secondary approval may be appealed to the Plan Commission.
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)