Application for review and approval of a proposed project subject to this chapter shall be in accordance with the following procedures.
(A) Prior to formal application, the developer should meet with the Planning Commission to inform the Planning Commission of the applicant’s intent to initiate a project regulated by this chapter. Before this meeting, the applicant should submit the following to the Township Clerk who shall distribute it to all Planning Commissioners, the Township Supervisor and may distribute to the Engineer, Township Planner or Attorney as deemed necessary:
(1) A sketch drawn to scale, indicating the general location and configuration of the property to be developed; the alignment and type of streets and site condominium units; and the relationship of the proposed project to adjacent streets and neighboring properties;
(2) In a project to be located in the Ag-1 Zone, the site sketch shall show any and all farms within one-half mile of the site; and
(3) A statement providing information regarding utilities, soil, drainage and other similar information.
(B) During the preliminary discussion meeting, the Planning Commission, may generally discuss with the proprietor the following:
(1) General requirements of this chapter and Ch. 154 of this code of ordinances;
(2) Planned or anticipated sites of parks and recreation areas and other public uses;
(3) Utility system capabilities;
(4) Planned or anticipated public improvements, including streets, utility extensions and the like;
(5) Major street plans and potential problems relative to the natural features of the area including, but not limited to, floodplains, soil conditions, topography and ground water tables;
(6) Existence of farms on the surrounding property, which includes the possibility that future residents of the project may experience unwanted farm production practices, such as noises, smells, fertilizers and pesticides; and
(7) Additional information which will assist the applicant in proceeding in a reasonable and sound manner toward final approval of the project.
(Prior Code, § 101.030) (Ord. 93-7, effective 1-20-1994)