(1) At the applicant’s request, a pre-application conference shall be scheduled with representatives of the city planning, engineering, fire and building departments. The purpose of the pre-application process is for the applicant to provide city staff with the necessary information about the proposed project and site conditions so that the city can provide the applicant with the requirements that must be met in order to have the proposed project proceed through the formal permit review process.

(2) For the city to accurately evaluate the proposed project at the pre-application meeting, the applicant shall provide at a minimum a draft site plan, preliminary grading and critical area plans, and locations of drainage and utility connections.

(3) It is impossible for the meeting to be an exhaustive review of all potential issues. The discussions at the meeting shall not bind or prohibit the city’s future application or enforcement of all applicable laws.

(4) Information provided at the pre-application meeting, including but not limited to conceptual site and civil construction plans, building concepts, environmental documents or interpretation requests, shall not vest a development.

(5) While pre-application meetings are informational in nature, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their project meets the minimum requirements of the Stanwood Municipal Code and city street and utility standards. (Ord. 1499 § 6 (Exh. F), 2021).