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23 <br /> Article 2: Procedures <br /> Section 2.2:Applications <br /> (B) If the applicant is not the owner,or sole owner,of the land,a notarized letter signed by <br /> the owner(s)consenting to the submission of the application shall be submitted along <br /> with all required application information and materials. <br /> 2.2.2 Timely Processing of Applications <br /> The Planning Director, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment,Board of County Commissioners <br /> and all other authorized review and decision-making bodies shall make every reasonable effort to <br /> process, review,and act on applications in a timely manner,consistent with the need to fully <br /> consider the application's proposed impact and ensure that it is consistent with the spirit and <br /> intent of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan and otherwise advances the public health, <br /> safety,and general welfare. <br /> 2.2.3 Burden Of Proof <br /> The burden of demonstrating that an application complies with applicable submittal,review,and <br /> approval criteria is on the applicant. <br /> 2.2.4 Form of Application and Filing Fees <br /> (A) Unless a greater number is specified herein for a specific review procedure,three <br /> copies of all applications,including required supporting documentation,shall be <br /> submitted by the applicant. Applications detailing the submittal requirements for each <br /> type of application are available in the Planning Department office. <br /> (B) Officials responsible for accepting applications shall maintain a list specifying the <br /> materials and information to be submitted with each application filed.The list shall be <br /> made available to all applicants and to any other person who requests a copy. <br /> (C) The Planning Director is authorized to propose and promulgate administrative <br /> regulations, including but not limited to the type and amount of data required 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 by <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) Cord t:on a;-UsesD stricter <br /> (4)(31 Conditional Zoning District(CZD), <br /> (5)141 Major Subdivision,and/or <br /> (6)(51 Minor Subdivisions Utilizing the Flexible Development Option. <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 <br /> plan illustrating the location,size and major design elements of the proposed <br /> development no 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 /> (2) Building Inspections, <br /> (3) Health Department, <br /> Orange County,North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 2-2 <br />