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COMPARISON AND ANALYSTS WITH EXTSTI'NG ORDINANCE <br /> <br />ARTICLE 3 <br /> <br />Purpose: This article describes the processing of the various types of <br />development applications. This article takes-the applicant step by step through <br />the application process describing what th~' requirements are for a complete <br />application and to what boards or commissions the applicant will need to go <br />before for final a'pproval. <br /> <br />Major Points Discussed: <br />· Procedures for rezoning, <br /> <br /> subdivision or other types of development <br />applications. <br />Describes administrative permits versus those, which require Board or <br />Commission action. <br />Describes process for all types of applications and appeal processes for each <br />type. <br /> <br />Major Similarities/Differences: <br />· The UDO requires a pre-application conference with developers to address <br /> possible issues before the application is submitted. This will reduce errors <br /> and delays in development as well as allow staff to prepare for new <br /> development. Pre-application meetings are not required in the current <br /> ordinance. <br /> · The UDO will require a neighborhood meeting for proposed development <br /> that increases density or intensity. This is not currently required. <br /> · The UDO has a requirement for a grading permit and provides procedures <br /> for acquiring this permit. This permit will have a nominal fee. The permit is <br /> intended to insure against soil and erosion problems. Currently, land may be <br /> cleared before development is intended to occur without any controls over <br /> soil and erosion. <br /> · The UDO does not control who can apply for zoning amendments to the map <br /> and text. The current ordinance requires a notarized letter stating that the <br /> property owner gives their assent to rezone the properly. <br /> · The UDO clearly defines what are major and minor site plans and approval <br /> procedures for each. Minor site plans are administrative in the UDO. Major <br /> site plans require Board of Commissioners or Planning and Zoning <br /> Commission action. The requirements are in both ordinances. Each type of <br /> site plan is described in great detail in the UDO. <br /> · Chapter 13 of the Cabarrus County Zoning Ordinance contains definitions. <br /> Definitions in the UDO are found in Appendix A. The UDO has many more <br /> definitions, which contribute to the legal defensibility of the ordinance. <br /> <br />Examples: None <br /> <br /> <br />