ARTICLE II. PLATTING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Sec. 30-10. Outline of procedures.

The preparation, submittal, review, and approval of all subdivision plats located inside the limits of the city shall proceed through the following progressive stages:

(1) Stage I - pre-application conference.

(2) Stage II - preliminary plat.

(3) Stage III - final plat.

Sec. 30-11. Stage I - pre-application conference.

(a) The pre-application conference stage of subdivision planning comprises an investigatory period which precedes actual preparation of preliminary plans by the subdivider. During this stage, the subdivider makes known his intentions to the department and is advised of specific public objectives related to the subject tract and other details regarding platting procedures and requirements.

(b) During this stage, it may be determined that a change in zoning would be required for the subject tract or a part thereof, and in such case the subdivider shall initiate the necessary rezoning application.

(c) In carrying out the purposes of the pre-application stage, the subdivider and the department shall be responsible for the following actions:

(1) Actions by the subdivider. The subdivider shall meet informally with the department to present a general outline of his proposal, including but not limited to:

a. Sketch plans and ideas regarding land use, street and lot arrangement, tentative lot sizes.

b. Tentative proposals regarding water supply, sewage disposal, surface drainage and street improvements.

(2) Actions by the department. The department will discuss the proposal with the subdivider, provide advice of procedural steps, design and improvement standards, and general plat requirements. Then, depending upon the scope of the proposed development, the department will proceed with the following investigations:

a. Check existing zoning of the tract and make recommendations if a zoning change is necessary or desirable.

b. Determine the adequacy of existing or proposed schools, parks and other public spaces.

c. Inspect the site or otherwise determine its relationship to major streets, transit services, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, utility systems, and adjacent land uses and to determine any unusual problems such as topography, utilities, flooding, etc.

Sec. 30-12. Stage II - preliminary plat.

The preliminary plat stage of land subdivision includes detailed subdivision planning, submittal, review and approval of the preliminary plat. To avoid delay in processing his application, the subdivider should carefully provide the department with all information essential to determine the character and general acceptability of the proposed development as set forth below:

(1) Zoning. The subdivision shall be designed to meet the specific requirements for the zoning district within which it is located. However, in the event that an amendment or variance of zoning is necessary, said action shall be initiated by the property owner or his authorized agent. Any zoning change required in relation to the preliminary plat shall have been adopted prior to or concurrent with preliminary plat approval.

(2) Sanitary sewerage and water supply. As a prerequisite of preliminary plat review by the department, the subdivider shall have informed the county health department and the city engineering department of his tentative plans and learned the general requirements for sewage disposal and water supply as applied to his location.

(3) Preliminary plat submission. Preliminary plat submission shall include the following:

a. Sixteen (16) copies of the preliminary plat and required supporting data, prepared in accordance with requirements set forth in § 30-12 (7)—(12) and § 30-20—30-26 of this code, shall be filed with the department at least thirty (30) days prior to the commission meeting at which the subdivider desires to be heard. Copies of the preliminary plat shall be reproduced in the form of blueline or blackline prints on a white background and other reproductions as required by the department. Scheduling of the case for commission hearing shall be dependent upon adequacy of data presented and completion of processing.

b. The submittal shall be checked by the department for completeness and assigned a case number; if incomplete as to those requirements set forth in § 30-12 (7)—(12), the submittal shall be rejected and the subdivider notified.

c. Fees for processing applications shall be required and payable in such sums as the city council may from time to time establish by resolution.

(4) Preliminary plat review. Preliminary plat review shall be processed as follows:

a. On receipt of the preliminary plat, the department shall perform its review for compliance to public objectives, giving special attention to design principles and standards as set forth in Article III of this chapter, streets and thoroughfares, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, neighborhood circulation, utility methods and systems, existing and proposed zoning and land use of the tract and its environs, and land required for schools, parks and other public facilities.

b. The department shall distribute copies of the plat to the following reviewing offices:

1. Adjacent governmental jurisdictions where land abuts or is in close proximity to said jurisdiction.

2. Director of public works and city engineer for review of drainage and flood control measures; proposed street system; traffic, transit, bicycle and pedestrian plans and facilities; water and sewage disposal proposals; street plans and compliance with city road standards; and for tentative determination of street and drainage improvement and maintenance requirements.

3. Community services department for recommendations regarding parks and recreation spaces.

4. Police chief and fire chief for review of features of proposed development relating to their respective areas of operation.

5. County health department for review of water and sewage disposal proposals.

6. Superintendent of the appropriate school district for his information.

7. Where the land abuts a state highway, to the Arizona department of transportation for recommendations regarding right-of-way and intersection design.