§ 42-61. Scope and purpose.

(a)

Prior to the official filing of a preliminary plat, the subdivider should avail to obtain a copy of the subdivision regulations and other applicable regulations and should prepare a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision. The subdivider should submit the sketch plan to the city secretary or other administrative officer so designated by the city.

(b)

This phase does not require formal applications, payment of a fee, or the filing of a plat, but is rather an informal consultation with the city, in order that the subdivider may save himself time and money in the preparation of the preliminary and final plats by determining the rules, regulations and policies as set forth by the planning and zoning commission.

(c)

The aim and purpose of the preapplication procedure is to offer the developer or subdivider the background and experience of the planning and zoning commission in the preparation of the preliminary plat. It is, not the intent or policy of the planning and zoning commission to do the planning or engineering for the subdivider, but rather to steer his efforts into the most efficient and economical means of coordination with this chapter.

(Code 1994, ch. 9, art. 21; Ord. No. 248, exh. A(art. 21), 3-24-1997)