If you are submitting a request for a Preliminary Project Review or PPR, this is the right place to begin.
Preliminary Project Review is a request for a preliminary review of a proposed conceptual site plan for a development. It is an opportunity for applicants to discuss and obtain information from the various City divisions who will be reviewing the development proposal before spending resources on finalizing the design of the project.
Two (2) 24” x 36” copies and two (2) 11” x 17” of the proposed project’s conceptual site plan shall be submitted with this request, along with the applicable review fee. The project’s floor plans and elevations can also be submitted if available. Plan copies will need to be dropped off at the Current Planning Division's counter at City Hall, 2nd Floor.
IN ADDITION: a digital set of the plans that includes color elevations and site plans, and a digital set of all other PPR materials. These can be uploaded during the online application process.
Conceptual site plan shall be drawn to scale, and shall include the following information:
North arrow and scale bar
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) and property legal description
Site property lines (including interior lot lines), clearly identified
City limits (if property is adjacent to another jurisdiction)
Building footprint(s), including setbacks from property lines
Existing & proposed public improvements
Proposed landscaped areas
Vehicular circulation (access points, driveways/aisles)
Proposed parking areas
Parking lot layout, including number & type of parking spaces provided (include tabulation)
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PLANS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Fill out the online Preliminary Project Review Application.
Online Application
After you submit your application, usually within 1-2 business days, you will receive an email with a link to pay for your application.
Once payment is received, the Current Planning Division, will review your application within 30 days. The assigned Planner will reach out via email with further instructions.
- If you were assigned a Case Planner prior to submittal, please let that person know that you have submitted your PPR online.
PLEASE NOTE: Upon completion of the PPR process, all departmental comments received from the City, which will be required at the time of discretionary application submittal, will expire six (6) months from the date of the Project Review Committee (PRC) meeting. A written request for time extension, up to a maximum time of six (6) additional months, can be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division if needed.
Preliminary Project Review Application(PDF, 163KB)
Submit your Preliminary Project Review application with the above referenced plans and payment to the Planner on Duty.
IN ADDITION: a digital set of the plans that includes color elevations and site plans, and a digital set of all other PPR materials, will need to be emailed once your project is assigned to a Case Planner.
The Planner will review your application within 30 days. You will be contacted by email with further instructions.
During the Project Review Process, Applicants will be required to hold up to three (3) community meetings as determined by the Planning Division and as outlined herein separate and apart from any other outreach meetings the applicant may conduct and any required public hearings (i.e., Planning Commission, City Council). Applicants shall work with their assigned Project Planner in the Planning Division to develop a schedule, identify neighbors and community groups to outreach to, and to prepare the required notification for the Community Meetings.
Community Outreach Guidelines(PDF, 187KB)
Review Code