The gist
Mandatory pre-development meetings for all new development and redevelopment projects will allow the city to advise and inform applicants of the procedures and requirements for obtaining permits, according to the ordinance.
This will also allow the city to review the proposed project plans and provide staff with the general design of the development, according to the ordinance.
The breakdown
Implementing a mandatory meeting will allow staff to evaluate proposed projects for viability as well as advise applicants regarding ordinances and laws that may impact their project, according to the agenda packet.
Proposed projects are subject to the ordinances in effect at the time of formal submittal and will not be grandfathered into ordinances in effect when the pre-development meeting is held, according to the ordinance.
Information presented at a pre-development meeting is only valid for one year, according to the ordinance. Applicants would need to schedule a new meeting if they want to submit a plat, plan or permit application for the same project more than a year after their original meeting.
Notable quote
“Our sole purpose of this mission is to effectively and responsibly move forward with development,” Public Works Director Norman McGuire said at the Sept. 11 workshop. “It not only saves the city, but saves the developers.”
Also of note
During its Sept. 12 meeting, council also approved increasing the cost of pre-development meetings from $200 to $600.
Learn more
Read the full ordinance below.
