The purpose of a pre-application conference is to familiarize the applicant and the Town staff with the applicable provisions of this Ordinance that are required to permit the proposed development. This conference should be held prior to the initial creation of a development plan, if applicable, to ensure that the plan will address all applicable requirements of this Ordinance.
(A) Applicability
(1) A pre-application conference generally is required prior to submittal of the following types of applications:
(a) Substantive Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan (Section 3.2.2)
(b) Rezonings (Section 3.4);
(c) Special uses (Section 3.8);
(d) Development Plans (Section 3.9);
(e) Variances (Section 3.20);
(2) Pre-application conferences are not required for changes to already-approved development plans if the following conditions are met:
(a) For non-residential development, the proposed increase in building square footage is less than fifty (50) percent of the existing building square footage.
(b) For residential development, the proposed increase in the number of units or lots is not more than fifty (50) percent of the existing number of units or lots.
(3) A pre-application conference is optional prior to submission of any other application under this Ordinance.
(B) Initiation of Pre-Application Conference
Any potential applicant may request a pre-application conference, in the manner prescribed in other Town manuals or documents, with the Planning Director. Prior to the pre-application conference, the applicant shall provide to the Director a description of the character, location, and magnitude of the proposed development and any other supporting documents such as maps, drawings, models, and the type of development permit sought.
(C) Pre-Application Conference Content
The Director shall schedule a pre-application conference after receipt of a request. At the conference, the applicant, the Planning Director, and any other persons the Director deems appropriate to attend shall discuss the proposed development. Rezoning requests to planned development districts shall be reviewed by the Development Review Committee. Based upon the information provided by the applicant and the provisions of this Ordinance, the parties should discuss in general the proposed development and the applicable requirements and standards of this Ordinance.