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Article 2: Procedu <br /> 2.2:Applications <br /> (B) If the applicant is not the owner, or sole owner, of the land, a notarized lett: signed by <br /> the owner(s) consenting to the submission of the application shall be sus itted along <br /> with all required application information and materials. <br /> 2.2.2 Timely ° ocessing of Applications <br /> The Planning lirector, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Boa . of County Commissioners <br /> and all other au .rized review and decision-making bodies sh. make every reasonable effort to <br /> process, review, an act on applications in a timely manner, 'onsistent with the need to fully <br /> consider the applicatio 's proposed impact and ensure th it is consistent with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Orange Cou Comprehensive Plan and . herwise advances the public health, <br /> safety, and general welfare. <br /> 2.2.3 Burden Of Proof <br /> The burden of demonstrating that an ap.,:cation complies with applicable submittal, review, and <br /> approval criteria is on the applicant. <br /> 2.2.4 Form of Application and Filing ees <br /> (A) Unless a greater n . ber is specified herein fo specific review procedure, three copies <br /> of all applicatio including required supporting .. umentation, shall be submitted by the <br /> applicant. Applications detailing the submittal requir-• ents for each type of application <br /> are avail. e in the Planning Department office. <br /> (B) Offici s responsible for accepting applications shall maintain list specifying the <br /> m. erials and information to be submitted with each application ed. The list shall be <br /> ade available to all applicants and to any other person who reque s a copy. <br /> (C The Planning Director is authorized to propose and promulgate adminis .tive <br /> regulations, including but not limited to the type and amount of data require. for a <br /> completed application, in order to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. <br /> (D) Applications must be accompanied by the fee amount that has been established b <br /> Board of County Commissioners. Application fees are nonrefundable. <br /> 2.2.5 Pre-application Conference <br /> (A) Prior to submittal of an application for review and approval of a: <br /> (1) Non-residential development, <br /> (2) Special Use Permit (SUP), <br /> (3) Conditional Use District (CUD), <br /> (4) Conditional Zoning District (CZD), and/or <br /> (5) Major Subdivision and/or, <br /> (6) Minor Subdivisions 1 <br /> The applicant shall schedule a pre-application conference with the Planning Department. <br /> (B) In preparation for the pre-application conference, the applicant shall submit a sketch plan <br /> illustrating the location, size and major design elements of the proposed development no <br /> later than five working days prior to the pre-application meeting. <br /> (C) The Planning Department may request that representatives of other public agencies be <br /> present at the pre-application conference, including, but not limited to: <br /> (1) Planning Board, <br /> 1 Pre-application conferences are held for all subdivision projects to ensure the applicant's are aware of all <br /> applicable standards. We are adding language within this section ensuring the requirement is clear. <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-2 <br />