Before making formal application for a Type III design review procedure a pre-application conference is required. A pre-application conference is suggested but not required for Type II procedures. Project designers are encouraged to request an early briefing with the design review staff prior to formal application for design review. This information allows the designer and project developer to prepare their design and application for design review with a better understanding of the process and the guidelines, or approval criteria. Representatives from other City Bureau's and citizen groups, such as neighborhood and business associations are invited to attend pre-application conferences.
Some projects are exempt from design review.
These tend to be changes that do not significantly alter an existing building's or structure's character. Projects exempt from design review are those which are exempted by the provisions of the City's Zoning Code. The design overlay zone, and the station areas within Goose Hollow District are shown here by map . A design guideline applicability chart illustrates which guidelines apply to the two station areas. Additionally, the chart identifies minor project types that are subject to only a few of the Goose Hollow District design guidelines.