Why should I schedule a Technical Advisory Committee meeting?

The goal of the Committee is to ensure coordination of development through effective use of your time and the City staff's time. A meeting allows you to obtain feedback, guidance, and clarification on regulations before submitting your building permit application. Topics discussed at a meeting might include:

• Zoning and Platting: Can you build what you want where you want?  Is the land zoned for your proposed use?  Will you need special approvals?

• Utilities:  Is city water and sewer available? Are natural gas, electric, and communications services available to meet your needs? 

• Traffic & Emergency Access: Can the emergency vehicles get to your building?  Can customers and employees safely enter and exit the property?  Does your project increase traffic on nearby streets and intersections?  

• Drainage: Are you in a floodplain? How will water drain from your building and the property?  Will a drainage study be required?

• Building Plans: What is the proposed occupancy classification and construction type?  What are the required separations and setbacks?  Will you be required to submit a code footprint?  How will accessibility be addressed?  

• Other considerations: Does your project provide adequate parking? Will landscaping be required for your project? What special requirements apply to your project? What financing alternatives are available for your project?

Remember that the Technical Advisory Committee is separate from your team of design professionals (architect, engineer, or surveyor). These design professionals are welcome and encouraged to join you at the meeting and can be your representative if desired.
To schedule a meeting, contact Josh White.