The purpose of the sketch plan is to afford the developer an opportunity to consult early and informally with the Planning Commission regarding the overall concept and appropriateness of the prospective development and thus avoid potential conflict at the preliminary or final plan stages. The following is a list of procedures to be used in review of the sketch plan.
(a) Developer submits four copies of the sketch plan to the Administrative Officer at least 15 days prior to the meeting of the Planning Commission at which the plan is to be considered.
(b) The Administrative Officer checks the submission for completeness. If incomplete, returns the submission to the developer indicating deficiencies; or if complete, accepts submission and immediately distributes two copies of the plan to the City Planning Commission and one copy of the plan to the Lycoming County Planning Commission, retaining one file copy.
(c) At its first regular meeting following receipt of the complete submission by the Administrative Officer and following the 15-day waiting period, the City Planning Commission shall receive and review the developer’s submission, discuss the plan with the developer, evaluate the plan and, together with appropriate comments, direct whether the developer may proceed to the preliminary or final plan stages.
(Ord. 4486, approved 10-14-1971)