A. Upon receipt of the preliminary plat, the Department shall perform its review for compliance to public objectives, giving special attention to design principles and standards as set forth in Chapter 13.16 of this title; streets and thoroughfares as related to the transportation plan and to neighborhood circulation; utility methods and systems; existing and proposed zoning and land use of the tract and its environs; and land required for schools, parks and other public facilities.
B. The Department shall distribute copies of the plat to the following review offices:
1. To the City Engineer for review of proposed street system; for review of street plans and compliance with city street standards; for tentative determination of street and drainage improvement and maintenance requirements; and for review of water and sewerage disposal proposals;
2. To the city’s Parks and Recreation Board for recommendations regarding parks and recreation spaces;
3. To the city Police and Fire Departments for review of features of the proposed development relating to their respective areas of operation;
4. To the Superintendent of the Unified School District for his or her information and comments;
5. Where the land abuts a state highway, to the State Highway Department for recommendations regarding right-of-way and intersection design;
6. To private utilities for recommendations.
C. The reviewing offices should transmit their recommendations to the Department in writing. The Planning Department receives and summarizes the recommendations of the reviewing offices and presents them to the Subdivision Committee. The Planning Department prepares the report of the Subdivision Committee and presents it to the Planning Board.
