§ 23.2-19. Conceptual review.

a)

Conceptual review by staff. This section sets forth optional preliminary review processes for potential development. The purpose of this process is to provide a potential developer with an informal, nonbinding review and commentary on his proposal without the necessity of meeting normal submission and procedural requirements. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, any person who wishes to informally discuss development concepts may do so by contacting the planning, zoning and historic preservation staff of the department for community sustainability to arrange for an appointment.

b)

Conceptual review by the planning and zoning board or the historic resources preservation board.

1.

Rule. A potential developer may request an audience before the appropriate board for an informal, non-binding, conceptual plan review of a potential development proposal. The request must be in writing and received at least twenty (20) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the board.

2.

Submission requirements. The request shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

(a)

A letter stating the developer's interest in the property proposed for development and the proposed character of development;

(b)

A general location map and a survey or other representation of the property which identifies its general dimensions and character; and

(c)

A graphic representation of one (1) or more ways in which the developer wishes to develop the property.

3.

Non-binding review. The material provided by the potential developer shall be presented to the appropriate review board in the same manner and fashion as submitted to staff. The board shall review and comment on the development concept at a duly noticed public meeting. There shall be no action taken by the board nor shall there be any written report resulting from discussions at the meeting which may be construed to be a preliminary approval of the development concept.