§ 15-5003. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW.

Pre-application review is a process that is intended to provide information on relevant General or Specific Plan policies, zoning and subdivision regulations, and procedures related to projects requiring discretionary approval pursuant to this Code.

A.

Applicability. Pre-application review is required for any project that requires a discretionary approval, including, but not limited to, Development Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Planned Developments, Rezones, General Plan Amendments, subdivisions, and Annexations.

B.

Exemption from Permit Streamlining Act. Pre-application review is not subject to the requirements of the California Permit Streamlining Act (the "Act"). An application that is undergoing pre-application review shall not be considered complete pursuant to the requirements of the Act unless and until the Director has received an application for approval of a development project, reviewed it, and determined it to be complete under Section 15-5004, Review of Applications. Applications undergoing pre-application review shall not constitute submission and receipt by the City of an application.

C.

Review Procedure. The DARM Department shall conduct pre-application review. The Director may consult with or request review by any City agency or official, group, or persons with interest in the application.

D.

Summary of Recommendations. The Director shall provide the applicant with a written summary of the procedures and requirements applicable to the potential project.

E.

Recommendations Are Advisory. Neither the pre-application review nor the provision of information and/or pertinent policies shall be construed as a recommendation for approval or denial of the application(s) by City representatives. Any recommendations that result from pre-application review are considered advisory only and shall not be binding on either the applicant or the City. During the formal review of applications, additional information, applications, etc., may be required.

F.

Formal Submittal. Following completion of the pre-application review procedure, the applicant may submit the application and filing fees to the City.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16; Am. Ord. 2016-32, § 35, eff. 10-21-16).