Pre-application meetings are intended for projects beyond simple over-the-counter permits (e.g., sheds, electric service upgrades, or other similar scaled projects). The project developer/owner can meet City staff to share ideas and plans in an informal setting. City staff will explain how the process works and share information to help the applicant as the process moves forward.
Sometimes a project has a very narrow scope, but would still benefit from a pre-application meeting. Individuals who want to meet with a smaller group of City staff to discuss an idea and would like one-on-one direction may set up a smaller meeting. These smaller meetings offer more flexible scheduling based on staff availability and can be scheduled by contacting Development Services and speaking with a project manager or planner. A regular pre-application meeting may still be necessary once plans are developed, and prior to submittal of an application.