The purpose of pre-application review is to familiarize applicants and others with the procedures, standards, criteria and the various requirements of other affected agencies or jurisdictions that may apply to specific land use applications, and to assure that every application is complete and ready for processing when formally submitted. Pre-application review may include one or more conferences with planning staff, as well as informational correspondence. Pre-application review shall take place prior to formal filing of all applications.
(2005 RLDC § 21.010)
Persons who desire information regarding a land use permit or a determination regarding the administration of any provision or requirement of this title, as well as other planning duties imposed by ordinance or law upon the Director, may apply for pre-application review. At the request of the applicant or the Director, one or more meetings may be scheduled with a planner to discuss the request. In all cases, unless waived by the applicant, the Director shall furnish a written response that identifies and describes application procedures, fees, standards, criteria, rules and laws, comments and recommendations, along with a list of other agencies or departments that may also have possible jurisdiction over the request.
(2005 RLDC § 21.020)
Pre-application review is intended to identify tentative requirements, comments or recommendations regarding applications and must not be considered final or binding in any regard. Full application review may include notice to neighbors, neighborhood or area citizen's groups, affected agencies, departments or organizations which can, along with further staff review, disclose new or different information that can affect final requirements or recommendations. Pre-application comments or correspondence shall not authorize site improvements or be used to support the purchase of property or other kinds of investment. Final approval by issuance of all necessary permits is absolutely required before any development or land use activity covered by this title is authorized.
(2005 RLDC § 21.030)
The pre-application review may cover the following topics:
A. 
Requirements for filing an application, including application forms, fees, and the submission of factual documentation about the proposal;
B. 
Procedural requirements for review and/or hearing the proposal;
C. 
Substantive review standards and criteria;
D. 
Opportunities and constraints regarding the proposal which result from the policies and regulations contained in this title and other applicable federal, state or County rules, resolutions, ordinances, technical manuals and codes, as such may be reasonably ascertained within the limits of pre-application review;
E. 
Other issues which may be appropriate.
(2005 RLDC § 21.040)