Sacramento County Zoning Code § 408-04 Preliminary Plan

a. PURPOSE. The purpose of the preliminary plan is to require the developer to demonstrate the feasibility and general design concept of a proposed development to the Planning Director or Planning Commission.

b. PROCEDURE. The initial step to be taken by the developer is to submit a preliminary plan to the Planning Director. The plan shall include:

1. Maps or drawings which may be schematic in form;

2. Proposed land uses; the approximate number of dwelling units; acres and population density for each area of land; existing uses of surrounding property;

3. Proposed circulation system, including both public and private streets;

4. Public uses including schools, parks, recreation areas, and other open spaces;

5. The use and general description of each different type of structure;

6. Nature of the applicant's interest in the land proposed to be developed;

7. Written explanation of the nature of the proposed development and the deviations from regulations otherwise applicable to the property;

8. Proposed sequence and schedule of development.

c. THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Within 30 days after submission the Planning Director shall review said preliminary development plan and meet with the applicant for the purpose of presenting its comments. The Planning Director shall either grant approval in principle of the plan as submitted, grant approval in principle subject to specified modifications which shall be included in any application for a (PD) District, or deny approval of the plan stating reasons for denial. The Planning Director or the applicant may request that the Planning Commission review the preliminary plan and approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the plan as submitted.