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City of Cranston Zoning Ordinance
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§ 17.84.050

Procedure

  • A. Concept Meeting. Upon written request, the DPRC may meet with an applicant to review concept plans for a development. The DPRC shall not be bound by any comments made during said meeting.
  • B. Pre-Application Meeting. Prior to filing for a DPR (application), an applicant shall meet with the department to determine what materials shall be submitted with an application. Within fourteen (14) days after the meeting, the department shall provide to an applicant a list of the plans and documents to be submitted.
  • C. Application. An application shall be filed with the department in accordance with Section 17.84.110. At a minimum, it shall include all the items identified at the pre-application meeting. During its review, the DPRC may request any additional materials it deems necessary to render a decision.
  • D. Certification. The department shall certify an application as complete or incomplete within ten (10) days after submission.
    • 1. For a complete application, the certification shall include date on which a DPR will be conducted.
    • 2. For an incomplete application, the certification shall identify the application's deficiencies. The application form and the site plan, as determined by staff, shall also be filed electronically and posted on the City's web site.
  • E. Referrals. For a complete application, a copy of said application shall be forwarded to appropriate city departments, committees, commissions and boards for review and comment.
  • F. Plan Review. For a complete application, the DPRC shall conduct a DPR at a public meeting. The mayor, city council and all owners of land (abutters) within two hundred (200) feet of the parcel being reviewed shall be informed of said meeting with abutters being informed by first class mail posted a minimum of seven days prior to the meeting. During a DPR, an applicant may submit corrections and additions. A DPR may be continued by vote of the DPRC.
  • G. Decision. Within fourteen (14) days after the close of a public meeting, the PRC shall issue a written decision on an application unless the DPRC extends said timeframe an additional twenty (20) days by written notice to the applicant.
    • 1. A decision shall be by a majority vote of the DPRC.
    • 2. If an application is approved (approval), the DPRC may impose conditions or require modifications to a development in order to mitigate impacts and insure compliance with zoning and other city codes and regulations.
    • 3. If an application is denied, the DPRC shall make findings detailing the basis for denial.

(Ord. 2012-23, § 1, 9/24/2012)