§ 13.07.050. Preapplication conference.

(a)

Intent. This stage of review is designed to provide the applicant with a means of understanding regulations, policies and procedures prior to any formal submission of a proposal being made and to learn who they have to contact and work with in the process. The Planning Department will arrange for any joint meetings with other offices, when they are appropriate, so that discussion of a proposal can occur at one (1) time with the applicant rather than having meetings occur at separate times with each person involved.

(b)

Procedure.

(1)

The applicant should make an appointment with the Planning Department to discuss the proposal being considered. The Planning Department should be provided with some information to determine whether or not other offices need to be involved in the initial discussion.

(2)

The Planning Department would then arrange for an informal meeting, so that the applicant can discuss the proposal.

(3)

The informal meeting would be held with the applicant providing a brief presentation of the proposed land use to those present. The goal is then to have constructive dialogue occur and for the applicant to receive some guidance on the request to be made formally to the Town at a later time.

(4)

Should the applicant decide to proceed further, formal submission of a complete application, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Department, Town regulations and the applicant's desires should then occur.

(Ord. 3.147 §2, 2000; PLDO Art. VII §4)