10-7-5 Project Review And Approval Process

Prior to any formal request to rezone property to the CP zone, a preliminary project plan shall be submitted to the city for review and approval. A. Preapplication Meeting: Six (6) copies of the preliminary project plan shall be submitted to the city for the planning commission's consideration at least five (5) working days prior to its next regularly scheduled meeting. The planning commission may, if said copies of the sketch plan are not so submitted beforehand, postpone its consideration thereof until its next regularly scheduled meeting. B. If the planning commission finds the preliminary project plan to be complete and acceptable as is, or with minor modifications can be complete and acceptable for review, a project application can be submitted and a public hearing scheduled. For the city to effectively administer a public hearing, the hearing will likely be scheduled no sooner than two (2) weeks later. C. (Once the public hearing is scheduled, a rezone application may be submitted, and the project approval and rezone processes may occur simultaneously.) D. A public hearing is held to obtain community input, in accordance with section 103-9 of this title. (3-2020, 5-19-20) E. With the community input considered, the preliminary project plan is presented to the city council for its approval, conditional approval or rejection. After this review, the city will communicate to the owner or its agent appropriate comments, requirements and recommendations. F. If approved, final drawings are prepared and submitted to the city for review and approval by the city engineer and city public works director. G. The city engineer will seek input from the mayor, city attorney and other city personnel, as needed. H. Once final drawings are approved, a zoning clearance permit application may be considered for approval. I. After the zoning clearance permit is granted and property is properly rezoned, construction can begin.