§ 5-02. Preliminary development plan.

Prior to the submission of a development plan, any subdivider contemplating any subdivision of land of more than fifty (50) lots, as herein defined or the extension of an existing street(s) or the creation of a new street or streets shall submit to the director five (5) blue or black line copies of a "preliminary development plan" showing the general layout to be proposed for the entire tract to be subdivided. For a development of fifty (50) or less lots, such submission is at the option of the developer.

Such preliminary development plan shall be reviewed by the director. The preliminary development plan may be required to conform with the city's comprehensive plan and with accepted principles of subdivision design. If approval of a feature or features of the preliminary development plan by a state agency is necessary, the director shall forward the preliminary development plan to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within ten (10) business days of receipt of such preliminary development plan.

The director or authorized representative shall meet with the subdivider to discuss elements of proper street layout and neighborhood design as related to the preliminary development plan and to the general area involved.

5-02.1. Review fees. The following nonrefundable fees shall be paid upon filing the preliminary development plan:

(1)

For the initial filing of an original plan: Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each lot as shown on the submitted plan.

(a)

For the next filing of a plan which has been revised in response to initial city review of the original plan, there shall be no charge, and

(b)

For subsequent filings of a plan which has been revised in response to initial city review of the original plan: Two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275.00).

(2)

For the filing of any plan to phase the project or make minor alterations or revisions to the original plan, except as provided above: One hundred dollars ($100.00). If the director determines that the alterations and/or revisions reflect major changes in the project, the plan shall be deemed an original plan and processed under section 5-02.1.(1).

5-02.2. Approval. Approval by the director is required prior to the recordation of any plat creating lots as described in this ordinance. The subdivider shall have not more than twelve (12) months from the date of preliminary development plan approval to record such plats. Failure to do so shall make the approval null and void, provided, however, the director may, on written request by the subdivider, grant an extension of the time limit. Such request shall be filed with the director no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of the twelve-month period.

(Ord. No. 3880-89; Ord. No. 4186-91, § 1; Ord. No. 4411-92; Ord. No. 5206-98, § 1; Ord. No. 6392-07, § 1; Ord. No. 7089-14; Ord. No. 7501-18)

(Ord. No. 3880-89; Ord. No. 4186-91, § 1; Ord. No. 4411-92; Ord. No. 5206-98, § 1; Ord. No. 6392-07, § 1; Ord. No. 7089-14; Ord. No. 7501-18)