16.060 Approval Process

Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) are to be reviewed in a three-step process: Concept Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat. A. Concept Plan. The Concept Plan gives the applicant, staff, Planning Commission, and City Council an opportunity to discuss the project in the conceptual stage. The applicant can use the Concept Plan meetings to receive direction on project layout as well as discuss the procedure for approval, the specifications and requirements that may be required for the layout of streets, drainage, water, sewerage, fire protection, and similar matters prior to the preparation of a more detailed preliminary subdivision plat. Overall density of the proposed PRD will be discussed as part of the Concept Plan; however, the total density of the PRD shall be established as part of the preliminary plat approval. Sections 11.010 – 11.040 of the Development Code identify the requirements for Concept Plan. B. Preliminary Plat. The Preliminary Plat examines items such as density, including the number, type, and location of all dwelling units and other associated structures, parking, impact on surrounding areas, adequacy of services, project amenities, and plan for service improvements, consistent with the preliminary subdivision requirements of this Code. Preliminary approval shall only be granted when there is a reasonable certainty that the Planned Residential Development will fulfill all requirements of this Code for subdivision approval. The preliminary application requirements for a Planned Residential Development are those identified for a preliminary subdivision plat as identified in Section 11.070. C. Final Plat. Review of the final plat is an administrative and technical matter. The applicant shall submit the detailed and technical information necessary to demonstrate that all City standards, requirements, and conditions have been met. Approval shall only be granted if the final plat is in conformance with the preliminary approval and the requirements of the City for final subdivision plat approval as identified in Section 11.120 have been met.