(A) Purpose. When the owner of a tract of land proposes its development as described in § 152.095, the applicant is urged to discuss informally the intent of this development with the planning staff. The purpose and intent of the pre-application conference is to afford the applicant an opportunity to obtain the advice of the planning staff in order to avoid unnecessary costs and delays to the applicant and to give informal guidance to the development at a stage where potential points of conflict or differences can be readily resolved.
(B) Fees. No fees shall be collected for pre-application conference, its purpose being to acquaint the applicant with plans and policies in effect that may be significant to his or her proposed project (development, construction, usage, or revision).
(C) Sketch plans. The applicant shall submit sketch plans and data showing existing conditions within the site and its vicinity and the proposed layout and development of the proposed development. Sketch plans should include tentative design/layout of the following improvements: stormwater detention, utility connections, parking, street access, lighting, signage, and landscaping.
(D) Discussion. At the pre-application conference, the general character of the development will be discussed and items including zoning, utility service, street requirements, flooding and drainage, and other pertinent factors related to the proposed development and its proposed usage will be reviewed. Discussions at the pre-application conference shall not imply any approval of subsequent development plan approval.
(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.700.02, passed 9-3-13; Am. Ord. 2014-12-488, passed 12-2-14)