Pre-Application Conference (PAC)

Per the Unified Development Ordinance, a Pre-Application Conference (PAC) is an established part of the development process.  By attending a PAC, applicants will be able to better gauge the expectations and requirements for a proposed project. In addition, City staff will be able to better evaluate particularities of a project in relation to applicable standards. While comments received during the PAC are informal and non-binding, they will assist in preparing projects for a formal TRC submittal.  These meetings are free of charge.

Requests are received through the City’s BurlingtonSmart portal.  

Click here to create an account if you are new to the system. Once an account is created, select Pre-Application Conference as the permit type. You will be able to upload any sketch drawings or conceptual plans/documents. Staff will coordinate the meeting schedule, once the permit request has been received through BurlingtonSmart.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Please include the following information when applying for a PAC meeting:

1. What is the proposed type of development?  Is it a change of use from what exists current?
2. Is it new construction, retrofit of an existing building, or a building addition?  Please describe the square footage, existing and proposed.
3. Do you plan to create impervious surfaces (i.e. additional parking lot or pavement)?
4. Will you be disturbing more than 1 acre (43,560 square feet)?
5. Does the property have access to water and sewer, or well and septic?  If not, do you require new services?
6. Will you be hiring additional employees?  If so, how many?
7. Do you propose to have new landscaping, signage, or lighting on the property?
8. What is your timeline for construction?
9. Please include a description of any additional questions you have pertaining to the site/development.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO UPLOAD A CONCEPT PLAN/SKETCH MAP SHOWING ALL PROPOSED CHANGES.