§ 2.4.1. Concept plan review.

This Section sets forth optional preliminary review processes for potential development. The purpose of this process is to provide a potential developer with an informal, non-binding review and commentary on his proposal without the necessity of meeting normal submission and procedural requirements.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, any person who wishes to informally discuss development concepts should feel free to do so simply by contacting the professional staff of the Planning and Zoning Department to arrange for an appointment.

(A)

Concept plan review by a development board.

(1)

Rule. A potential developer may request an audience before the appropriate development board for an informal, non-binding, concept plan review of a potential development proposal. The request must be in writing and received at least 20 days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.

(2)

Submission requirements. The request shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

(a)

A letter stating the developer's interest in the property proposed for development and the proposed character of development.

(b)

A general location map and a survey or other representation of the property which identifies its general dimensions and character.

(c)

A graphic representation of one or more ways in which the developer wishes to develop the property.

(3)

Non-binding review. The material provided by the potential developer shall be presented to the review board in the same manner and fashion as submitted. The Board shall review and comment on the development concept at a duly noticed public meeting. There shall be no action taken by the Board nor shall there be any written report resulting from discussions at the meeting which may be construed to be a preliminary approval of the development concept.

(B)

Sketch plan review by staff.

(1)

Rule. A potential developer may request an audience before the Director of Planning and Zoning for an informal, sketch plan review of a potential development proposal with such review resulting in a non-binding written assessment of the proposal as it pertains to the City's Comprehensive Plan, development philosophy, availability of utilities and services, and general compliance with development regulations.

(2)

Submission requirements. Keeping in mind that the level of review can be made only to the degree that information is provided, the request should contain as much information as is available to the potential developer, but shall include, at a minimum the following:

(a)

A letter stating the developer's interest in the property proposed for development and the proposed character of development.

(b)

A general location map and a survey or other representation of the property which identifies its general dimensions and character.

(c)

A graphic representation of one or more ways in which the developer wishes to develop the property.

(d)

Payment of the appropriate processing fee. See Section 2.4.3(K) for the fee schedule.

(3)

Review and comment process. The material submitted for review shall be distributed pursuant to the Internal Review Procedures of Section 2.4.8(B). Within 30 days of submission, the developer shall be invited to a Technical Advisory Committee meeting, or its equivalent, at which time the development proposal shall be discussed. Following that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Director shall issue a non-binding letter of comment in accordance with the intent of Subsection (B)(1) above.

(C)

Combined review. A potential developer may request a combination of the above processes.