Section 6-309 Procedure For Preliminary PUD Approval
An applicant seeking approval of a preliminary PUD shall follow the steps outlined below. The common review procedures for each stage are set out in Article 5 of this Title.
6-309.A. Pre-Application Conference. The applicant may attend a pre-application conference prior to submission of an application.
6-309.B. Submit Application. The applicant shall submit a complete application to the Planning Director containing those materials listed in Section 6-310 of this Division.
6-309.C. Staff Review and Referral. The Planning Director shall review and refer an application in conformance with Sections 5-203.A and B of this Title. to determine whether it is complete, complies with the requirements of the underlying zone district and whether the preliminary plan complies with the approved conceptual plan.
6-309.C.1. If the Planning Director finds the application is complete and complies with the requirements of the underlying zone district, the application shall be assigned an agenda date and referred to other appropriate agencies for their comment.
6-309.C.2. If the application is incomplete or does not comply with the requirements of the underlying zone district, it shall be returned to the applicant and shall not be assigned an agenda date, and no further action taken until its defects are remedied.
6-309.D. Public Notice. Public notice that P&Z will conduct a hearing to consider the application for preliminary PUD approval shall be a Level 4 Notice according to the provisions of 5-204.C.
6-309.E. Staff Report. A staff report shall be prepared and made available as called for in Section 5-203.C of this Title.
6-309.F. Public Action By P&Z. P&Z shall hold a public hearing in accordance with Sections 5-206.C and D of this Title.
6-309.G. Actions Following Approval. Approval of the preliminary PUD shall constitute authorization for the applicant to prepare and submit a final PUD in accord with the representations made by the applicant and conditions applied to the preliminary PUD approval. Preliminary PUD approval shall be effective for a maximum period of twelve (12) months unless, upon application, P&Z grants an extension of time. A preliminary PUD shall not constitute a site specific development plan for purposes of vesting a property right.