B. Pre-Application Meeting
(1) Purpose
The pre-application meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for the applicant to meet with City staff to review applicable submittal requirements and review procedures associated with the proposed development concept.
(2) When Required
A pre-application meeting is required according to Table 8.1, Summary Table of Review Procedures.
(3) Procedure
a. Request
The applicant shall submit a request for a pre-application meeting to the Director.
b. Scheduling
The Director shall schedule pre-application meetings and notify appropriate staff and the applicant of the time and location of the meeting.
(4) Effect
Any information or discussions held at the pre-application meeting shall not be binding on the City or the applicant. Discussions of potential conditions to mitigate impacts do not reflect actions by the decision-making body until and unless a decision-making body takes formal action to attach that condition to a development approval.
(5) Preliminary Conceptual Review
Depending on the size and scale of the development proposal, the Director may recommend or require, or the applicant may request, a preliminary conceptual review hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Such hearing shall be scheduled as a public hearing before the Commission and shall be noticed in accordance with Section 8.3.F, Scheduling and Notice of Public Hearings.