Group Housing Projects - FAQ
Q. How long does it take for a preliminary site plan to be approved?
A. It takes approximately three (3) months to get a project approved.
Q. Does my project require Planning Commission or City Council review?
A. See City Code section 10-2131-2132.2 for the thresholds that require PC or CC approval.
Q. How long is a preliminary site plan approval valid?
A. If significant activity has not taken place on a project after preliminary approval, that approval may "sunset" and be declared void. This will require re-approval by City Council before permits may be issued. To prevent the preliminary approval "sunset", the following must take place by the following dates:
Two (2) Year Sunset Date (from date of approval) - Submit a final site plan and valid building permit application for the total area of the project, or a phase of the project.
Five (5) Year Sunset Date (from date of approval) - Complete construction of entire development.
Q. How long will it take to hear back from the City after I submit my plans?
A. The first and, if necessary, second staff review is ten (10) days from the Friday following the day of submission.
Q. Can I meet with city officials to discuss the finer points of my project with various City Departments?
A. Yes. In January 2007, the City started scheduling Pre-Submittal Conferences for building/civil/site plans. This program will respond to a desire expressed by clients for a formal pre-application review involving multiple departments. Learn More >>
Q. What is the difference between Group Housing and Multi-family dwelling development?
A. Group Housing is any development consisting of two (2) or more dwellings; each containing three (3) or more dwelling units occupying one lot such as an apartment complex. Multi-family developments are any dwellings located on its own separate lot which contains two or more dwelling units to include apartment houses, condominiums or duplexes.
Q. Is open space required?
A. Yes. 10% open space is required. If your site is greater than two (2) acres, the Tree Conservation Area requirements must be met.
Q. How many access points to the public street system are required?
A. One (1) access point per 150 dwelling units.
Preliminary Staff Approved Site Plans Process Description >>
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