Land Development Application Review/Approval

Programs that are responsible for managing all of the steps in the process by which land development applications are reviewed and approved. Steps generally include processing of annexation and incorporation requests; environmental impact report (EIR) analysis and recommendations; zoning request review and approval; preliminary subdivision plat submission and approval; public hearings on the proposed project (generally following submission of the preliminary plat); approval and recording of the final plat; acceptance of the infrastructure improvements by the jurisdiction; and approval of site plans. Some jurisdictions also have separate design and plan/ordinance compliance reviews. Certificates and/or permits may also be issued at various stages in the process.