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In general, applications for authorization to engage in development activity shall be processed according to the following steps or procedures. In the event this Title or another title in the Provo City Code sets forth a specific procedure for obtaining a permit, such procedure shall supercede this section to the extent of any conflict. Failure to take all or some of any such steps or failure to follow a procedure set forth in the Provo City Code which is not required by state or federal law shall not be a basis for invalidating an otherwise valid approval.

(1) Step 1 - Meet with staff to discuss the development process. Staff should explain and provide appropriate ordinances, handouts, checklist and application at time of meeting. A preapplication conference with the Coordinator Review Committee may be arranged by request of the applicant as set forth in Chapter 15.02, Provo City Code.

(2) Step 2 - Submit an application with all project plan drawings and supporting documentation as required by this Title and/or checklist, including but not limited to: an existing site analysis plan, vicinity plan, appropriate plats, site drawings, building elevations, floor plans, materials board, landscaping plans, site lighting plans, special reports and other supporting documents. All documentation shall be submitted in a paper and/or digital format as specified by the Development Services Department.

(3) Step 3 - When a complete application is received by staff, it will be circulated to all appropriate city departments review and comment. Written comment will be provided to the applicant when received.

(4) Step 4 - If concerns are raised by various departments, the applicant will be expected to have the concerns addressed and resubmit corrected or new information as requested.

(5) Step 5 - Applications for zone changes and General Plan amendments (unless the application is filed by City staff or has Citywide impact) will be placed on the agenda for a Neighborhood District meeting by the Neighborhood Coordinator.

(6) Step 6 - If a proposed development activity requires review by the Design Review Committee, the applicant will follow the appropriate procedures to have the proposal reviewed by the Committee per the provisions of Section 14.34.280, Provo City Code.

(7) Step 7 - If a proposed development activity can be approved administratively, the staff will follow through with the approval process. If a proposed development activity must be heard by the Planning Commission, staff will arrange to have the matter placed on the next available agenda after the Coordinator Review Committee indicates the plan is ready for Planning Commission action.

(8) Step 8 - Prior to final plan approval, the applicant posts a bond in the form of cash and/or an irrevocable letter of credit per the provisions of Section 15.03, Provo City Code, guaranteeing installation of the required improvements.

(9) Step 9 - If the recording of a plat is required by this Title, the City Engineer, when satisfied the plat conforms to all engineering requirements, signs and seals the plat, prior to forwarding the plat to the Development Services Department. Development Services Department staff arranges a public hearing in accordance with Utah Code to approve the plat. The Development Services Department Director, on behalf of the Planning Commission, signs the plat. Refer to Section 15.04.070 of this Title.

(10) Step 10 - The Mayor approves, conditionally approves, or denies the plat with any modifications necessary to make the final plat conform to applicable City standards and after executive approval, the plat is recorded in the office of the Utah County Recorder.

(11) Step 11 - After a proposed development activity receives appropriate City approval and any applicable plats are recorded at the County Recorders office, building permits may be issued, if necessary. The applicant shall follow approved project improvement plans. Modifications shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction. Penalties for unauthorized plan changes are set forth in Chapter 15.22, Provo City Code.

(Rep&ReEn 1999-34, Am 2008-29, Am 2020-57, Am 2022-54)