Before filing any plans for a planned unit development, the applicant must attend a preliminary consultation with the Director of Planning. This consultation must take place before or as soon as possible after introduction of the bill seeking the legislative authorization for the planned unit development. For the preliminary consultation, the applicant must provide the following information:location of the proposed development; proposed uses; proposed public and private improvements; a list of any exceptions to district requirements that the applicant anticipates will be requested; and any other information necessary to clearly explain the planned unit development. The purpose of the preliminary consultation is to make advice and assistance available to the applicant before preparation of the concept plan, so that the applicant may determine:whether the proposed planned unit development appears in general to be in compliance with the provisions of this Code and other applicable regulations; whether any zoning exceptions are required in connection with the proposed planned unit development; and whether the proposed planned unit development will be in conformity with the Comprehensive Master Plan and the goals and policies of the City for development. The preliminary consultation does not require the filing of an application or payment of a fee. Opinions or advice provided at the consultation are in no way binding on the Planning Commission or the City Council when later taking formal action on the planned unit development. Ord. 16-581