10.5 Process
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Chapter 10 adopts and incorporates the definitions of terms found in Chapter 10 and distinguishes between several processes of subdivision and land division including all subdivisions, condominium plats, plat amendments, plat vacations, and lot line adjustments. The process for subdivision applications involves:
A. Pre-application meeting. An applicant for a subdivision may contact the Land Use Authority to discuss the scope and purpose of the application and the requirements of this Chapter, and to review any element of the party’s proposed subdivision application. The proposed application need not be complete for purposes of this meeting and may - if the party desires - be limited to a concept plan.
1. If a party requests a pre-application meeting, the Land Use Authority shall schedule the meeting within 15 business days after the request. The meeting shall be scheduled at the earliest convenient opportunity, and, at the option of the party requesting the meeting, shall occur within 20 business days after scheduling.
2. The Land Use Authority (or a member of the body that makes up the Land Use Authority) shall conduct the meeting, provide feedback on materials as requested by the party, and shall provide or have available on the municipal website the following at the time of the meeting:
a. Copies of applicable land use regulations,
b. A complete list of standards required for the project, and
c. Relevant application checklists.
B. Application Submission. The applicant shall provide the SRC with a subdivision application, including drawings in sufficient detail to allow for review of the proposal for compliance with this Section and other applicable laws. The application shall include the elements required as stated in Section 8 of this Chapter.
C. Application Review. For subdivision applications, the review process begins when an applicant submits a complete application. The review process as laid out in Section 10 of this Chapter shall be adhered to. The SRC may consider the following in their review: 1. Does the application meet the requirements of this code? 2. Are all the lots suitable for building? 3. Are hazardous areas or conditions present, and if so, have the conditions been abated? 4. Do all lots border public streets? 5. Is the subdivision consistent with the General Plan? 6. Will the development enhance the character and aesthetics of the community? 7. Proof of enough water shares for the development? D. Approval. The Land Use Authority shall approve any complete subdivision application made under this Chapter that complies with applicable municipal ordinances. The applicant shall then record the approved plat with the County Recorder’s Office within 180 calendar days, provided that the applicant has completed any improvements or posted any performance guarantee required by the Town.