Development utilizing the conservation subdivision option shall be approved as a preliminary plat in accordance with the procedures and standards in Section 2.2.14, Preliminary Plat, after approval of a conservation and development plan in accordance with this section.
A. Conservation and Development Plan. Prior to review of an application for preliminary plat for a conservation subdivision, an applicant shall have a conservation and development plan for the land reviewed and approved, or approved with conditions by the Planning Director in accordance with this section and the standards of Section 6.2.4, Conservation Subdivision Standards, and Section 6.2.5, Delineation of Conservation and Development Areas.
B. Conservation and Development Plan Requirements.
1. Step 1 - Site Analysis Map. The applicant shall prepare a site analysis map that provides information about existing site conditions and context, and that analyzes existing conditions both on the land proposed for the development site and on land within 500 feet of the site, and submit the site analysis map to the Planning Director. It is the intent of this section that the information required to be presented in the site analysis map be produced primarily from existing sources, maps, in order to ensure the process is economical for the applicant.
2. Step 2 - Site Inspection. After receipt of the site analysis map, the Planning Director shall schedule a site inspection of the land with the applicant. The applicant or the applicant's representative shall attend the site inspection with a Town staff member. The purpose of this site visit is to:
a. Familiarize the staff with the existing site conditions and natural and historic features of the site;
b. Identify potential site development issues, including the best location for the development to ensure its visibility from surrounding areas and major roadways is minimized; and
c. Provide an opportunity to discuss site development concepts, including the general layout of conservation areas and potential locations for proposed structures, utilities, streets, and other development features. Comments made by the staff during the site inspection shall be interpreted as being only suggestive. No official decision on the conservation and development plan shall be made during the site inspection.
3. Step 3 - Conservation and Development Areas Map. Based on the site analysis map and the information obtained during the site inspection, the applicant shall prepare a conservation and development areas map that
depicts proposed primary conservation areas, secondary conservation areas, and development areas, in accordance with Section 6.2.5, Delineation of Conservation and Development Areas.
4. Step 4 - Conservation and Development Plan. Based on the site analysis map, the information obtained during the site inspection, and the conservation and development areas map, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Planning Director a conservation and development plan. The conservation and development plan shall include the following:
a. A site analysis map;
b. A conservation and development areas map; and
c. A preliminary site improvements plan, showing proposed site development, including utilities, streets, other development features, buffers (if applicable), and lot lines located in the proposed development area(s).
D. Review and Approval of Conservation Subdivision. Following review and approval or approval with conditions of the conservation and development plan by the Planning Director for a preliminary plat of the conservation subdivision shall be submitted and reviewed in accordance with Section 2.2.14, Preliminary Plat.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)