Preapplication conferences for Council land use decisions
Seattle Mun. Code § 23.76.038
in effectA. Except as provided in subsection 23.76.038.B, a preapplication conference is required between Department representative(s) and an applicant for the following Council land use decisions prior to official filing with the Director of an application: 1. All Type IV decisions; 2. Type V concept approval for the location or expansion of City facilities requiring Council land use approval; and 3. Type V decisions for waivers or modifications of development standards for City facilities. B. The Director may waive the requirement for a preapplication conference if an applicant demonstrates, to the Director's satisfaction, experience with Council land use decision procedures that would render a preapplication conference unnecessary. C. The preapplication conference shall be held in a timely manner to determine the appropriate procedures and review criteria for the proposed project. Pre-application conferences may be subject to fees as established in Subtitle IX of Title 22 . (Ord. 123913, § 23, 2012; Ord. 118012 § 42, 1996: Ord. 112522 § 2(part), 1985)
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