City of
Pre–Application
Questions
What is the Pre-Application Conference?
The pre-application conference is intended
to aid and assist the public in understanding the procedures and regulations
of the City of
What materials need to be submitted
for a Pre-Application Conference?
Pre-Applicants are advised to submit
additional information with this request; however it is not required. If additional information is provided,
fifteen [15] sets of information folded to 8 ˝ “ x 11”
size should be submitted. Supplementary
materials may include a sketch or concept plan, site plan(s), architectural
renderings, special studies, detailed narrative, or any of the submittal items
described in the Development Approval Application Minimum
Submission Checklist.
Will
the Pre-Application Conference guarantee approval of the future Development
Approval Application?
Due to the fact that the pre-application
meeting is based upon a preliminary submittal and held prior to submission of a
formal application, the Development Review Committee reserves the option to
raise additional issues and questions regarding compliance with applicable code
requirements at such time as a formal development approval application is
filed. For information on the
Development Approval Application, please contact the Office of the City Auditor
and Clerk at (941) 954-4160.
What
City Departments provide feedback during the Pre-Application Conference?
Please
refer to the Members
page for a list of DRC members and their departments.
What happens after the
Pre-Application Conference?
Approximately
7-10 days after the conference, the Planning and Redevelopment Department will
provide the applicant with a non-binding Letter of Understanding summarizing
the issues and comments raised by the Development Review Committee. This letter will contain the names and phones
numbers of City staff who are available to assist with any identified issues.
If appropriate,
the applicant may choose to proceed with the formal Development Review process
through the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk. Instructions and Forms for the Development
Approval Application are available on-line.
For further information on Pre-Application procedures:
Please
contact Linda Strange, Admin. Coordinator at (941) 954-4195.