FAQ - Can I submit plans for architectural review concurrent with the Building and Safety plan check process?
Answer: You may, but it is not advisable to do so until the planning department has approved the project. Any conditions or denials by the department might result in the project being revised, causing you to resubmit for plan check again.
Note that before any application is deemed complete by the department, the plans must be reviewed by the Building and Safety Department for code compliance and stamped (concept review).