(A) Purpose. The purpose and intent of the pre-application conference is to afford the subdivider an opportunity to obtain the advice of the Planning Commission or staff in order to avoid unnecessary costs and delays to the subdivider and to give informal guidance to the development at a stage where potential points of conflict or differences can be readily resolved.
(B) Optional. When the owner of a tract of land proposes its subdivision, the subdivider is urged to discuss informally the intent of his subdivision with the Planning Commission or staff.
(C) Fees. Fees shall be collected for a pre-application conference as outlined in Chapter 155, its purpose being to acquaint the subdivider with plans and policies in effect that may be significant to his or her proposed subdivision.
(D) Sketch plans. The subdivider shall submit sketch plans and data showing existing conditions within the site and its vicinity and the proposed layout and development of the proposed subdivision. The sketch plan shall include the following information, all of which may be based on sources of information other than field survey data:
(1) The location of the tract in relation to the surrounding area.
(2) The total acreage in the proposed subdivision.
(3) All existing streets, roads, wet and dry watercourses, and other significant features of the tract within 500 feet thereof.
(4) Approximate location of proposed streets and property lines.
(5) An accurate sketch of the proposed site plan.
(6) A north arrow and graphic scale.
(7) Direction of and approximate distance to nearest existing major street intersection.
(8) Existing utilities and easements, if any.
(9) Proposed land use descriptions.
(10) Existing adjacent development.
(11) Existing easement and covenants affecting the tract or parcel.
(12) Any additional information the developer wishes to provide to give greater clarification and understanding of the development and its proposed use.
(E) Discussion. At the pre-application conference, the general character of the development will be discussed and items including zoning, utility services, street requirements, flooding and drainage, and other pertinent factors related to the proposed development will be reviewed. Discussions at the pre-application conference shall not imply any approval of subsequent preliminary or final plat approval, rather to serve as an exchange of information.
(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.400.02, passed 9-3-13)