Persons considering making application to subdivide land lying within the city of Auburn are encouraged to file a request for a preapplication conference to be held with appropriate city staff. Such request shall be directed to the planning director, and upon its receipt the director shall schedule a conference between the prospective applicant and appropriate city staff. The purpose of a preapplication conference is for the prospective applicant and city staff to gain a common understanding of the nature of the contemplated subdivision and subsequent development, and any procedures, rules, standards and policies which may apply. The prospective applicant is encouraged to bring to the conference whatever information deemed appropriate to help describe the existing nature of the site and its surroundings and the proposed nature of the contemplated subdivision and subsequent development. Such information may include photographs, sketches and maps. The director or the prospective applicant may request that an additional conference or conferences be held to further the purpose of this section. (Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 5140 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.06.010.)