The preparation and filing of applications for land use permits, entitlements, amendments (e.g., General Plan, Zoning Map, and Zoning Code), and other matters pertaining to this Title, shall comply with the following requirements.
A. Preliminary Project Review.
1. Purpose. The purpose of the preliminary project review is to inform the applicant of City requirements as they apply to the proposed development project, review the procedures outlined in this Title, explore possible alternatives or modifications, and identify necessary technical studies and required information relating to future environmental review.
2. Applicability. Except as allowed by State law for Housing Development Projects, a prospective applicant or agent is required to submit a preliminary project review request with the Division before formal submittal of a project application.
3. Procedure. Upon submittal of a preliminary project review request, the item shall be scheduled for a Project Review Committee (PRC) meeting in accordance with the PRC meeting schedule established by the Division. The applicant shall be invited to attend the PRC meeting, where opportunities for discussion about the project and exchange of information on potential issues between City staff and the applicant takes place. Neither the preliminary project review nor the provision of information and/or pertinent policies shall be construed as a recommendation or an official determination for approval or disapproval of the application or project.
B. Application Contents. Applications shall be filed with the Division on the appropriate City forms, together with all necessary fees and/or deposits, exhibits, maps, materials, plans, reports, and other information specified in the application form and any applicable Division handout; and any additional information required by the Director, in order to describe clearly and accurately the proposed project, its potential environmental impact, its effect on existing improvements, and to conduct a thorough review of the proposed project.
C. Eligibility for Filing. All zoning approval and other applications required by this Title shall be filed with the Division. Applications may be made by:
1. The owner of the subject property.
2. Any agent or representative, with the written consent of the property owner.
D. Filing Date. The filing date of any application shall be the date on which the application is deemed complete by the Division.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)