§ 1.1. Filing of an application.

A.

Pre-application conference.

1.

An applicant for a change in zoning is encouraged to request a pre-application conference with a city official or the zoning administrator prior to formal application.

2.

At the pre-application conference, the applicant should present a draft concept plan with as much detail as possible.

3.

Based on the information presented, the city representative will provide initial comments concerning the merits of the proposed development and inform the applicant of any additional requirements for preparation of the formal zoning application.

B.

Application requirements. No application shall be reviewed which is not complete and accompanied by the payment of fees as established in this [Unified Development] Code or other ordinances of the City of Rockwall. All applications shall be filed with the city on forms available in the City of Rockwall offices.

C.

Timing. Applications for rezonings and plan approvals shall be submitted at least one month prior to the first scheduled hearing date. Special exception and variance applications shall be submitted at least two weeks prior to the first scheduled hearing date.