(A) Informal review. The pre-application process is intended to be a reasonably informal review of the proposal, and the Administrator and petitioner will jointly review the proposal for compliance with the requirements of the comprehensive plan, zoning regulations, and subdivision regulations. It is expected that the Administrator will convene, on one or more occasions as required, the Plan Commission Technical Advisory Committee.
(B) Requirements for notice. The petitioner shall deliver notice of the plan to all of the respective utility organizations, and to the city’s Utility Service Board(s) (as defined by I.C. 8-1.5-3-3) and the Board of Public Works and Safety for their review and comment. Provided the project is located outside the municipal boundaries the County Plan Commission and/or the County Board of Commissioners shall also be notified.
(C) Other requirements.
(1) Provided that the lands included in the petition for preliminary review are not properly zoned for the project, then the Administrator shall advise the petitioner that it is necessary to file concurrent petitions for changes in the zoning map.
(2) Provided that any of the lands included in the petition for preliminary review are proposed as zoning districts for commercial or manufacturing uses, then the Administrator shall advise the Petitioner that it is necessary to file concurrent petitions for development plan review under the provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance.
(3) Provided that planned uses of the properties require a determination by the Board of Zoning Appeal then the Administrator shall advise the petitioner that it is necessary to file concurrent petitions for recommendations to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(4) Provided that the lands included in the petition are a flood plain, as described in Chapter 152 Flood Hazard Regulations, the petitioner shall provide substantial evidence of the intent to comply with Chapter 152 before appearing before the Commission.
(D) Technical advice. The Zoning Administrator shall hold at least one formal meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, in accordance with the Rules and Procedures of the Plan Commission, prior to issuing any recommendation or determinations.
(E) Recommendations for change. The Zoning Administrator shall consider all information supplied by any interested party and shall make written recommendations to the petitioner concerning necessary or appropriate changes to the plan and the filing of a formal application for primary plat review by the Commission.
(F) Documentation of the Administrator’s review. The Zoning Administrator’s recommendations is not binding on the Commission. Provided, however, the written responses of utilities, city departments, the Board of Public Works and/or any other interested parties, the minutes of the Technical Advisory Committee and the written recommendations of the Administrator shall be submitted to the Plan Commission along with the application for primary plat approval.
(Ord. 970, passed 3-5-2007)