A. Purpose. The purpose of a pre-application conference is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to learn about the submittal requirements, procedures, and standards applicable to a particular development application. A pre-application conference is also an opportunity for Town staff to become familiar with, and offer preliminary comments about the scope, features, and impacts of the proposed development, as it relates to the standards in this Ordinance.
B. Applicability.
1. Pre-Application Conference Required.
a. A pre-application conference between the applicant and Town staff is required before submittal of some applications, in accordance with Table 2.2, Application Review Procedures.
b. Pre-application conferences are optional for other applications.
c. There are no limits on the number of pre-application conferences that may be conducted, though the Town may charge an application fee for the third or subsequent pre-application conference on the same project or development site.
2. Discussions Non-Binding. Discussions at a pre-application conference are not binding on the Town and do not constitute submittal or review of an application.
C. Scheduling. Applicants shall contact the Planning Director to schedule a pre-application conference.
D. Procedure.
1. Following receipt of a request for a pre-application conference, the Planning Director shall schedule the conference and notify the applicant of the time and location. During the conference, Town staff members will explain the application review process and any special issues or concerns regarding the subject proposal.
2. The applicant is encouraged to submit a sketch or conceptual plan, if appropriate, to Town staff prior to or during the pre-application conference, but there is no requirement to submit any material in advance of the conference.
E. Effect. When required, a completed pre-application conference entitles an applicant to take the next step in the application process. Applications for development proposals that mandate a pre-application conference will not be accepted until after the mandatory pre-application conference has been completed.