Development Review Committee (DRC)

The  Development Review Committee (DRC) serves as the City’s technical body that reviews and evaluates development proposals to ensure compliance with land development regulations, and consistency with comprehensive plan policies and community planning goals. The DRC consists of representatives from various departments/divisions: planning, landscaping, engineering, fire rescue, public works, utilities, and police.

Objectives of the DRC:

1. Evaluate Project Proposals: The DRC reviews a variety of development applications to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. 
2. Coordinate Interdepartmental Review: By bringing together experts from various city departments, the DRC ensures all relevant considerations (e.g. traffic, infrastructure, stormwater management, fire safety) are addressed cohesively.
3. Provide Feedback to Applicants: The DRC provides clear and comprehensive feedback to applicants (e.g. developers, property owners, architects, and engineers) about their proposals, identifying required changes or compliance issues early in the process.
4. Ensure Public Safety and Welfare: The DRC works to ensure that proposed developments do not negatively impact public health, safety and general welfare.
5. Streamline the Approval Process: The DRC helps minimize delays by consolidating reviews and reducing the back-and-forth between applicants and the different representatives from various departments/divisions.
6. Support Strategic Planning Goals: The DRC ensures that development aligns with the city's comprehensive plan, economic development strategies, and long-term growth objectives.

Development Applications reviewed by the DRC:

• Abandonment/Vacation of Right-of-Way or Easement
• Conditional Use
• Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
• Development Agreement
• Land Development Code Amendment
• Land Use Plan Map Amendment
• Subdivision Plat, Plat Exemption and Plat Waiver
• Plat Note Amendment and Non-vehicular Access Line
• Redevelopment Units
• Site Plan and Site Plan Amendment
• Telecommunications Site Plan
• Temporary Use Permit
• Variance
• Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)

2026 DRC Meetings & Submittal Deadline Schedule

DRC Meeting Schedule: 4^th Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM.

New Submittals & Resubmittals: All project applications and required documents must be submitted via the Development HUB by 12:00 AM of the date listed in the table below.

Footnotes:
1. Nov. 18 meeting to be held on 3^rd Wednesday of the month.
2. Dec. 9 meeting to be held on 2^nd Wednesday of the month.

Failure to meet the deadline will result in the project not being accepted.