8.4.4.   TENTATIVE
   A.   Purpose
   The tentative sets forth the technical mapping of the including its , intensity, , pedestrian and ways, trails, parks, , and future , , and drainage patterns established for the . The purpose of this section is to establish procedures and requirements for tentative . If the proposed is a Flexible Lot Development, the shall additionally comply with Section 8.7.3.
   B.   Applicability
   Any proposed , as defined in Section 11.4.20, shall be submitted to PDSD for review and decision as provided in this section.
   C.   Pre-application Conference Recommended
   A pre-application conference in accordance with Section 3.2.1 is recommended, but not required.
   D.   Neighborhood Meeting Required for Flexible Lot Developments Only
   For Flexible Lot tentative only, the applicant is required to conduct a neighborhood meeting and provide notice of the meeting in accordance with Section 3.2.2, Neighborhood Meeting.
   E.   Application Required
      1.   Submittal of an application to the PDSD is required in order to process the request. The application must be in accordance with Section 2-06.0.0, Package, of the Administrative Manual. Applications are reviewed for completeness in accordance with Section 3.2.3, Application Requirements.
      2.   A final may be submitted concurrent with the tentative in accordance with Section 3.2.3.B, Sequential or Concurrent Review Procedure.
      3.   For Flexible Lot t tentative only, a mailed notice of application is required in accordance with Section 3.2.4.B, Mailed Notice.
   F.   Review
      1.   PDSD shall coordinate the formal technical review of all tentative to ensure the are prepared in accordance with the applicable codes, ordinances, and standards.
      2.   On receipt of the application, PDSD shall distribute copies of the tentative to members for review and comment.
      3.    shall review the tentative for compliance with all pertinent codes and legal requirements, including, but not limited to, codes regulating , and public transportation access, zoning, floodplain and drainage, , fire, water, environmental services, Pima County wastewater, and utility company regulations.
      4.   If finds that the tentative requires revisions then:
         a.   The will be returned to the with a letter listing specific deficiencies and required revisions;
         b.   The shall resubmit a revised tentative and a letter which responds to each deficiency in detail and explains any revisions made by the to the ;
         c.   The continues to resubmit the tentative until such time as the recommends approval of the tentative and it is forwarded to the PDSD ; and,
         d.   Any necessary resubmittals will not change or extend the expiration times commencing at acceptance of a tentative , as provided in this article.
      5.   The zoning of the property shall permit the proposed use, and any changes to zoning shall have been adopted prior to the approval of the tentative .
   G.   Decision
      1.   If the requirements for tentative have been met, then the , by its designated representative, shall send a letter to the applicant notifying the applicant that the has been forwarded to the PDSD with a recommendation for approval.
      2.   The PDSD , or designee, shall approve the tentative once all the final documents, as detailed in the decision letter, are submitted for his or her signature.
   H.   Significance of Tentative Approval
   Approval of the tentative shall constitute authorization for the to proceed with the preparation of the final .
      1.   Once a tentative is approved, the layout and design under which approval of the tentative is granted shall not be changed without concurrence of both the reviewing departments and agencies and prior to the expiration date of the tentative .
      2.   Approval of a tentative does not guarantee final acceptance of for dedication.
   I.   Tentative Approved Prior to the Effective Date of the
   A final application for which a tentative was approved prior to the effective date of this may be processed in accordance with the tentative approval and applicable terms of the ordinance in place at the time of tentative approval, even if the application does not comply with one or more standards set forth in this . Tentative approvals granted prior to the effective date of this may be extended no more than once, and for no longer than one year.