Pre-Submittal Conference

Process Description
The Pre-Submittal Conference is a new program that became effective May 1, 2008. The new program merges two services previously offered by the Planning Department (Pre-Application Meeting) and the Inspections Department (Preliminary Express Review).

The new Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled through the Inspections Department and offers clients the option of two types of review sessions:

Preliminary review of site only plans offered on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

- OR-
Preliminary project discussion with any combination of staff representing the building trades with or without site representation offered Monday - Friday at 1:30 p.m.

See the City of Raleigh Development Services Glossary for any unfamiliar terms.

How do I start the process?

To schedule a Pre-Submittal Conference (either option above), call the Inspections Department Express Review main line at 919-516-2850
Clients will be required to fill out a Pre-Submittal Conference Application and return it to the Express Review Coordinator

Site Only – Pre-Submittal Conference (aka: Pre-Application Meeting)

This conference will bring together staff from multiple departments to review site plans. Key review staff from the Planning, Inspections, Public Works, Public Utilities and Fire departments will be required to research the property in advance of the Pre-Submittal Conference and come to the meeting prepared to discuss your specific project. The Site Only reviews are scheduled for Monday afternoons at 3:00 p.m.

The projects that qualify for site only review will be:

Proposed new building greater than 10,000 square feet
Non-exempt subdivision greater than 10 acres
Multi-Family project (town homes, group housing, condos)
Projects in an overlay district

What do I need to submit to the City?

Standard Submittal Package

Client must submit ten (10) sets of plans to the Inspections Express Coordinator ten (10) days prior to the scheduled pre-submittal conference
Client must pay plan review fee within 48 hours of confirmation of conference ($600 for staff research and a 30 minute face-to-face review)
Minimum plan size is 24 x 36 (Plans do not have to be signed or sealed)
Must show zoning on plans and if condition use zoning applies the conditions must be attached to the plans
Must show Wake County pin number
For more information regarding what details to include on a Site plan visit Site Plans for Building Permits page

Building/Site Preliminary Discussion (aka: Preliminary Express Review)

This is an opportunity for clients to meet with staff of various disciplines to discuss projects prior to submission for review. This is not a formal plan review but rather a fact finding Q & A conference. These meetings will be tailored to suit the needs of the client. While scheduling, the client tells the Express Review Coordinator which trades need to be represented at the face-to-face review and the session will be designed accordingly. This session may include site representatives, if requested. Plans are not required prior to a “building trades only” pre-submittal meeting. This type of review may be scheduled for Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m.

The projects that qualify for this type of review can be any of the following:

New construction
Additions
Alterations
Interior completion
Change of occupancy
Alteration to shell

What do I need to submit to the City?

Standard Submittal Package

Clients are encouraged to bring in one complete set of plans for every building/site trade requested to attend the meeting
Minimum plan size is 24x36
Fact finding mission sessions are allowed without formal plans
Client must pay for review time the same day at the end of the conference; Review fee is $600 per hour

Where do I submit my application?
Office:              City of Raleigh
Department:    Inspections
Division:           Permits
Address:          One Exchange Plaza, Suite 404, Raleigh, NC 27601
Adjacent to:     219 Fayetteville Street
Phone #:          (919) 516-2571, (919) 516-2565 or main line (919) 516-2850
Fax:                  (919) 516-2688
Hours:              8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

What fees are involved and when do I pay them?

Site Only – Pre-Submittal Conference

The session will be offered for a flat fee of $600
Fee payment is required within 48 hours of confirmation of conference
The $600 fee will cover the preliminary property research and the 30 minutes of face-to-face review time

Building Trades (with or without Site) – Pre-Submittal Conference

The session fee will be $600 per hour for the amount of time needed to complete the review regardless of the number of disciplines required to attend (i.e. one trade or all - with or without site)
Payment is due the same day at completion of the review

How long will this process take?

Site Only – Pre-Submittal Conference

Client pays for a one hour session. Staff will use 30 minutes on a date prior to the meeting with client to research the project. Then multi-departmental staff as required will attend a scheduled 30 minute face-to-face discussion with the client to discuss the project specifics and answer questions
Formal comments will be entered into IRIS (computer system) and will be available for client review at the end of the week through the Online Development Center

Building Trades (with or without Site) – Pre-Submittal Conference

Review time is available to the client in one hour increments and will include a face-to-face discussion with trade/site staff as required for your specific project
Verbal comments as well as formal comments will be entered into IRIS (computer system) and will be available for client review at the close of the business day through the Online Development Center

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For More Information Contact:
Teri Lewter
Permit Specialist
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2571

Faye Roberts
Permit Specialist
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2570

Steve Luxton
Express Review Supervisor
Inspections Department
One Exchange Plaza Suite 404
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-516-2183

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