§ 30-1-72. DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT.

(A)

A person considering development in the planning jurisdiction may request that the single office prepare an assessment of the proposed development. The city and county encourage a development assessment for a residential project of more than 200 acres, or a commercial or mixed use project of more than 50 acres.

(B)

A development assessment is based on information provided by the requestor and the requirements applicable at the time of the request.

(C)

A development assessment includes:

(1)

an explanation of the procedures and requirements of this title for zoning and rezoning, subdivision, site plan approval, and building permits;

(2)

an estimate of fees; and

(3)

an identification of potential major issues for the project, including whether:

(a)

for an area annexed by the city for limited purposes, the proposed land use conforms to the comprehensive plan and current zoning;

(b)

proposed arterials, if any, comply with the transportation plan;

(c)

proposed collector streets, if any, are adequate for the projected traffic;

(d)

there are significant environmental issues;

(e)

there are significant drainage or floodplain issues;

(f)

adequate utilities are available; and

(g)

the proposed density or floor area:

(i)

is consistent with the requirements of this title;

(ii)

for an area annexed by the city for limited purposes, is appropriate, considering the surrounding land use or zoning; and

(iii)

is consistent with watershed requirements.

(D)

The single office shall deliver a development assessment to the requestor within 21 days after the request is received. After its delivery, the requestor may seek a meeting with the single office to discuss the development assessment.

Source: City Code Section 25-1-62; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 031211-42.