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Article 2: Administration
Section 2.4. Standard Review Procedures
2.4.1. General
Morrisville, NC June 23, 2017
Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-13
SECTION 2.4. STANDARD REVIEW PROCEDURES
2.4.1. General
This section describes the standard procedural steps and other rules that are
generally applicable to all development applications reviewed under this
Ordinance, unless otherwise expressly exempted or alternative procedures are
specified in (See Figure
Standard Review Procedures.)
2.4.2. Pre-Application Conference
A. Purpose
The purpose of a pre-application conference is to provide an opportunity for
an applicant and Town staff to: review applicable submittal requirements,
procedures, and schedules; discuss the scope, features, and potential impacts
of the proposed development as they relate to the standards in this
Ordinance; and identify primary contacts for the applicant and Town staff.
B. When Required
A pre-application conference between the applicant and Town staff is
mandatory for a particular application type as shown in Tabl Summary
of Development Review Procedures. A pre-application conference is optional
for all other application types.
C. Procedure
If a pre-application conference is held, whether it is mandatory or optional,
it shall be scheduled and conducted in accordance with the following
procedural provisions.
Request
For applications for Construction Plan Approval, Stormwater
Management Permit, or Stream Origin Determination, an applicant shall
submit a request for a pre-application conference to the Town Engineer.
For all other applications, the request shall be submitted to the Planning Director.
Scheduling
On receiving a request for a pre-application conference, the Planning Director or Town Engineer,
as appropriate, shall schedule the pre-application conference with appropriate Town staff
members and notify the applicant of the time and place of the conference.
Required Information Submitted Prior to Conference
a. Text Amendments and Rezonings
At least two business days before a scheduled pre-application conference for a Text
Amendment or Rezoning application, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Director a
written description of the nature and purpose of the amendment or rezoning and its consistency
with the Comprehensive Plan.
b. All Other Application Types
At least two business days before a scheduled pre-application conference for any other
development application, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Director or Town Engineer,
Standard Review
Procedures
Board of Adjustment or
Town Council Review and
Decision
(Sec. 2.4.7)
Scheduling and Public
Notice of Meetings
(Sec. 2.4.5)
Staff Review and Action
(Sec. 2.4.4)
Application Submittal,
Acceptance, Revisions,
and Withdrawal
(Sec. 2.4.3)
Pre-Application
Conference
(Sec. 2.4.2)
)
Planning and Zoning
Board Review and
Recommendation
(Sec. 2.4.6)
Figure 2.4.1