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Article 2: Procedures Section 2.2: Applications Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-2 (B) If the applicant is not the owner, or sole owner, of the land, a notarized letter signed by the owner(s) consenting to the submission of the application shall be submitted along with all required application information and materials. 2.2.2 Timely Processing of Applications The Planning Director, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Board of County Commissioners and all other authorized review and decision-making bodies shall make every reasonable effort to process, review, and act on applications in a timely manner, consistent with the need to fully consider the application’s proposed impact and ensure that it is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan and otherwise advances the public health, safety, and general welfare. 2.2.3 Burden Of Proof The burden of demonstrating that an application complies with applicable submittal, review, and approval criteria is on the applicant. 2.2.4 Form of Application and Filing Fees (A) Unless a greater number is specified herein for a specific review procedure, three copies of all applications, including required supporting documentation, shall be submitted by the applicant. Applications detailing the submittal requirements for each type of application are available in the Planning Department office. (B) Officials responsible for accepting applications shall maintain a list specifying the materials and information to be submitted with each application filed. The list shall be made available to all applicants and to any other person who requests a copy. (C) The Planning Director is authorized to propose and promulgate administrative regulations, including but not limited to the type and amount of data required for a completed application, in order to implement the provisions of this Ordinance. (D) Applications must be accompanied by the fee amount that has been established by Board of County Commissioners. Application fees are nonrefundable. 2.2.5 Pre-application Conference (A) Prior to submittal of an application for review and approval of a: (1) Non-residential development, (2) Special Use Permit (SUP), (3) Conditional Use District (CUD), (4) Conditional Zoning District (CZD), and/or (5) Major Subdivision and/or, (6) Minor Subdivisions Utilizing the Flexible Development Option. 1 The applicant shall schedule a pre-application conference with the Planning Department. (B) In preparation for the pre-application conference, the applicant shall submit a sketch plan illustrating the location, size and major design elements of the proposed development no later than five working days prior to the pre-application meeting. (C) The Planning Department may request that representatives of other public agencies be present at the pre-application conference, including, but not limited to: 1 Staff is recommending a pre‐application conference be held to review the layout and identify additional opportunities and constraints for the applicant in those instances when a Flexible Development Option is selected. It is hoped a pre‐application conference can identify any major impediments and allow staff to discuss possible alternatives to the proposed layout. 18