Union City Municipal Code Ch. 18.53 Preliminary Review

The purpose of preliminary review is to enable applicants and project sponsors to receive direction and initial feedback on proposed projects. The review allows the City to address project issues and provide feedback at the earliest point in the development review process. No entitlements or approvals are provided or guaranteed via the preliminary review process nor does this preclude the City from bringing up additional issues when a project is formerly submitted.

(Ord. 883-21 § 4, 2021)

Preliminary review is required for all projects that require discretionary approval, except for wireless projects. The Zoning Administrator may exempt a project from preliminary review at their discretion.

(Ord. 883-21 § 4, 2021)

A. A preliminary review application shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Director, which shall include the following:

1. Name and address of the applicant;

2. Statement that the applicant is the owner of the property or is the authorized agent of the owner;

3. Address or APN of the property;

4. A detailed project description indicating what uses, activities, operations, property improvements, designs, and development are proposed.

B. The application shall be accompanied by the materials listed on the Planning Division's preliminary review submittal checklist:

C. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 883-21 § 4, 2021)

A. The application shall be reviewed by the City's internal Development Review Committee and preliminary feedback shall be provided in writing. Based on comments provided, applicants shall either revise and submit materials for another round of preliminary review or submit for formal review.

B. Preliminary review comments are subject to change if the Planning Division determines that applicable building codes, local or State laws, or surrounding neighborhood conditions have changed, if significant new information related to the project becomes available, or if it is determined that the feedback provided is not factually correct.

C. The preliminary review process established by this chapter is separate and distinct from a preliminary application submitted pursuant to Government Code Section 65941.1

(Ord. 883-21 § 4, 2021)

A new application including all submittal requirements and fees is required if more than 180 days have passed since the date of the final comment letter and the applicant(s) and/or project sponsor(s) have not submitted an application and paid all applicable fees for the required discretionary review.

(Ord. 883-21 § 4, 2021)