A. Purpose. The purpose of the preapplication conference is to familiarize the applicant with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan and with the applicable provisions of this title.
B. Initiation. An applicant may request a date for the preapplication conference with the planning department staff. The request shall be accompanied by a description of the character, location and magnitude of the proposed development and the type of approval sought. Upon receipt of the request for a preapplication conference, the planning department staff shall schedule and hold the preapplication conference. The applicant shall be notified of the time, date and place of the preapplication conference.
C. No Binding Effect. The planning department staff shall review the material, make recommendations, and indicate concerns, problems, or other factors the applicant should consider in pursuing the proposal. Neither the applicant nor the city shall be bound by any statements or determinations made during the preapplication conference. Any time limits imposed by this title shall not be applicable to the preapplication conference. (Ord. 1495-96 § 3(part), 1996).