(a) Prior to the filing of an application for a subdivision, the applicant is encouraged to submit a preliminary plan or map with such supplementary data as may be available in order to determine the practical feasibility of the proposed subdivision in relationship to the elements of the general plan and the installation of improvements as required in this title.
(b) This requirement shall not require formal application, fee, or filing of the map with the city planning commission.
(c) After a prearranged conference with the subdivider, the city planning staff may inform the subdivider that the plans and data as submitted and as modified do or do not meet the objectives of the general plan and this title.
(d) The preliminary plan or map and the conference in connection with its review is optional with the subdivider and is not required by this title. Experience indicates that by following this procedure, the subdivider will save time and expense and he is, therefore, encouraged to follow it.
(Ord. 121 § 300, 1967).