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25 � M. APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES The major aspect of revisions to this section of the Subdivision Regulations is the requirement that a subdivider submit two plans - one for a conventional subdivision (Conventional Development Option) and another for an open space subdivision (Flexible Development Option). While the submission of two plans is required, the choice of which plan to pursue remains that of the subdivider. Section III-D-1. CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL a. Pre-Application Review: To promote better communication and avoid unnecessary expense in the design of acceptable subdivision proposals, each subdivider is encouraged to meet with the Planning Department staff prior to filing an application for Concept Plan approval. The purpose of this informal meeting is to introduce the applicant to the provisions of this Ordinance and discuss his/her objectives in relation thereto. b. On-Site Visit: Prior to the submission of a Concept Plan, the applicant shall schedule a mutually convenient time to walk the property with the Planning Department staff. The purpose of this visit is to famiinuize the Planning Department staff with the property's special features, and to provide them an informal opportunity to offer guidance to the applicant regarding the tentative location of Secondary Conservation Areas, and potential house locations and street alignments. Prior to scheduling the on-site visit, the applicant shall have prepared the Site Analysis Map as required in Section V-B-2 below. If the on-site visit is not scheduled before the Concept Plan submission,it should occur prior to the Public Information Meeting described below. C. Application Requirements: Applications for Concept Plan approval shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the submission of a Preliminary Plat and shall contain the following information: • An Orange County Tax Map showing the location of the parcel to be subdivided. • Sixteen(16)copies of a Concept Plan of the proposed major subdivision prepared in accordance with the specifications for Concept Plan drawings as contained in Section V B of this Ordinance.A Concept Plan shall consist of three parts, including: • A Site Analysis Map; • A Conventional Development Option; and • A Flexible Development Option. In lies of a three-part Concept Plan, one Concept Plan may be submitted if: • The applicant is seeking approval only of a Flexible Development Plea. The applicant may also combine the Site Analysis Map and the Flexible Development Option into a single plan, provided the information required in Section V-B is displayed in a clear and legible fora; or • The applicant is seeking approval only of a Conventional Development Plan in which all lots in to be developed with affordable housing units. In such instances, it is not necessary for an applicant to submit a Site Analysis Map and a Flexible Development Plan, provided, however, nothing in this section is meant to discourage an applicant from submitting a Flexible Development Plan. For the purposes of this Ordinance,affordable housing is defined as units to be sold or rented to families earning less than the Orange County median income, adjusted for family size, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Flexible Development 41