1. Initial Review.The Planning Commission shall review the concept plan required by Article 25 prior to any review by the Architectural Review Committee. In the D3 district, the Historic Preservation Commission shall make advisory recommendation to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny the concept plan within 45 days of receipt of a completed application, unless an extension of time is acceptable to the applicant. Any requirements imposed pursuant to Section 38-67(B) must be supported by the required findings. The Planning Commission’s decision shall be final, unless appealed to the City Council in accord with Article 27. The Planning Commission, on its own motion, may refer its decision to the City Council for further consideration. The City Council shall act on a referral from the Planning Commission within 45 days or the Planning Commission’s decision is deemed affirmed.

2. Final Review.Following Planning Commission or City Council review, all applications for development approval shall be subject to Article 24, Development Review Committee Approval, and Article 25, Architectural Approval.