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35 <br /> III. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES <br /> Section III-D-1. CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL <br /> a. Pre-Application Review: To promote better communication and avoid unnecessary <br /> expense in the design of acceptable subdivision proposals, each subdivider is encouraged <br /> to meet with the Planning Department staff prior to filing an application for Concept Plan <br /> approval. The purpose of this informal meeting is to introduce the applicant to the <br /> provisions of this Ordinance and discuss his/her objectives in relation thereto. <br /> b. On-Site Visit: Prior to the submission of a Concept Plan, the applicant shall schedule a <br /> mutually convenient time to walk the property with the Planning Department staff. The <br /> purpose of this visit is to familiarize the Planning Department staff with the property's <br /> special features, and to provide them an informal opportunity to offer guidance to the <br /> applicant regarding the tentative location of Secondary Conservation Areas, and potential <br /> house locations and street alignments. <br /> Prior to scheduling the on-site visit, the applicant shall have prepared the Site Analysis <br /> Map as required in Section V-13-2 below. If the on-site visit is not scheduled before the <br /> Concept Plan submission, it should occur prior to the Public Information Meeting <br /> described below. <br /> C. Application Requirements: Applications for Concept Plan approval shall be submitted <br /> to the Planning Department prior to the submission of a Preliminary Plat and shall <br /> contain the following information: <br /> • An Orange County Tax Map showing the location of the parcel to be subdivided. <br /> • Sixteen (16) copies of a Concept Plan of the proposed major subdivision prepared <br /> in accordance with the specifications for Concept Plan drawings as contained in <br /> Section V-B of this Ordinance. A Concept Plan shall consist of three parts, <br /> including: <br /> 0 A Site Analysis Map; <br /> 0 A Conventional Development Option; and <br /> 0 A Flexible Development Option. <br /> In lieu of a three-part Concept Plan, one Concept Plan may be submitted if: <br /> 0 The applicant is seeking approval only of a Flexible Development Plan. The <br /> applicant may also combine the Site Analysis Map and the Flexible <br /> Development Option into a single plan, provided the information required in <br /> Section V-B is displayed in a clear and legible form. <br />