The following information shall be included with all applications for site plan review under this Ordinance, except where the Commission determines that certain information is not necessary or applicable to the review:
(a) Application Form. The application form shall be completed by the applicant and contain, at minimum, the following information:
(i) Applicant’s name and address.
(ii) Name and address of property owner, if different from applicant.
(iii) Common description of property and complete legal description.
(iv) Dimensions of land and total acreage.
(v) Existing zoning.
(vi) Proposed use of land and name of proposed development, if applicable.
(vii) Proposed buildings to be constructed, including square feet of gross floor area.
(viii) Project value.
(ix) Employment opportunities created, if applicable.
(b) Site Plan Descriptive and Identification Data. Site plans shall consist of an overall plan for the entire development, drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet for property less than three acres, and one inch equals 100 feet for property three acres or more in size. Sheet size shall be at least 24 inches by 36 inches. The following descriptive and identification information shall be included on all site plans:
(i) Applicant’s name, address, and telephone number.
(ii) Title block indicating the name of the development.
(iii) Scale and northpoint.
(iv) Dates of submission and revisions (month, day, year).
(v) Location map drawn to scale with northpoint.
(vi) Legal and common description of property.
(vii) The dimensions of all lots and property lines, showing the relationship of the site to abutting properties. If the site is a part of a larger parcel, the plan should indicate the boundaries of total land holding.
(vii) Identification and seal of architect or engineer who prepared plan. The seal of a land surveyor may be accepted if the site plan involves no building or engineering. The seal of a landscape architect may be accepted on landscaping plans.
(ix) Written description of proposed land use.
(xi) Zoning classification of petitioner’s parcel and all abutting parcels.
(xi) Proximity to section corner and major thoroughfares.
(xii) Notation of any variances which have or must be secured.
(xiii) Net acreage (minus rights-of-way) and total acreage, to the nearest 1/10 acre.
(c) Site Data.
(i) Existing lot lines, building lines, structures, parking areas, and other improvements on the site and within 100 feet of the site.
(ii) Front, side, and rear setback dimensions.
(iii) Topography on the site and within 100 feet of the site at two foot contour intervals, referenced to the City mapping system.
(iv) Proposed site plan features, including buildings, roadway widths and names, and parking areas.
(v) Dimensions and centerlines of existing and proposed roads and road rights- of-way.
(vi) Acceleration, deceleration, and passing lanes, where required.
(vii) Proposed location of driveway entrances and on-site driveways.
(viii) Cross-section of any proposed roads.
(ix) Location of existing drainage courses, floodplains, lakes and streams, with elevations.
(x) Location of existing and proposed interior sidewalks and sidewalks in the right-of-way.
(xi) Exterior lighting locations and method of shielding lights from shining off site.
(xii) Trash receptacles locations and method of screening, if applicable.
(xiii) Transformer pad location and method of screening, if applicable.
(xiv) Layout of off-street parking areas and indication of total number of spaces and typical dimensions of spaces.
(xv) Method of surfacing driveways, parking areas, and other vehicle maneuvering areas.
(xvi) Information needed to calculate required parking in accordance with Zoning Ordinance standards.
(xvii) The location of lawns and landscaped areas, including required landscaped greenbelts.
(xviii) Landscape plan, including location, spacing and types of shrubs, trees, and other live plant material.
(xix) Location, sizes, and types of existing trees five inches or greater in diameter, measured at one foot off the ground, before and after proposed development.
(xx) Tree replacement plan.
(xxi) Cross-section of proposed berms.
(xxii) Location and description of all easements for public rights-of-way, utilities, access, shared access, and drainage.
(xxiii) Designation of fire lanes.
(xxiv) Loading/unloading area.
(xxv) The location of any outdoor storage of materials and the manner by which it will be screened.
(d) Building and Structure Details.
(i) Location, height, and outside dimensions of all proposed buildings or structures.
(ii) Indication of the number of stores and number of commercial or office units contained in the building.
(iii) Building floor plans.
(iv) Total floor area.
(v) Location, size, height, and lighting of all proposed signs.
(vi) Proposed fences and walls, including typical cross-section and height above the ground on both sides.
(vii) Building facade elevations, drawn to a scale of one inch equals four feet, or another scale approved by the Administrative Official and adequate to determine compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance. Elevations of proposed buildings shall indicate type of building materials, roof design, projections, canopies, awnings and overhangs, screen walls and accessory buildings, and any outdoor or roof-located mechanical equipment, such as air conditioning units, heating units, and transformers.
(e) Information Concerning Utilities, Drainage, and Related Issues.
(i) Schematic layout of existing and proposed sanitary sewers and septic systems; water mains, well sites, and water service leads; hydrants that would be used by public safety personnel to serve the site; storm sewers and drainage facilities, including the location of retention/detention facilities; and, the location of gas, electric, and telephone lines.
(ii) Indication of site grading and drainage patterns.
(iii) Types of soils and location of floodplains and wetlands, if applicable.
(iv) Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures.
(v) Proposed finish grades on the site, including the finish grades of all buildings, driveways, walkways, and parking lots.
(vi) Assessment of potential impacts from the use, processing, or movement of hazardous materials or chemicals, if applicable.
(f) Information Applicable to Multiple-Family Residential Development.
(i) The number and location of each type of residential unit (one bedroom units, two bedroom units, etc.).
(ii) Density calculations by type of residential unit (dwelling units per acre).
(iii) Lot coverage calculations.
(iv) Floor plans of typical buildings with square feet of floor area.
(v) Garage and carport locations and details, if proposed.
(vi) Pedestrian circulation system.
(vii) Location and names of roads and internal drives.
(viii) Community building location, dimensions, floor plans, and facade elevations, if applicable.
(ix) Swimming pool fencing detail, including height and type of fence, if applicable.
(x) Location and size of recreation open areas.
(xi) Indications of type of recreation facilities proposed for recreation area.
(xii) Colored rendering of typical building.
(g) Information Applicable to Commercial and Industrial Development.
(i) Type of commercial or industrial use being proposed.
(ii) Indication of the estimated number of employees.
(h) Non-Applicable Items. If any of the items listed are not applicable to a particular site, the site plan shall provide a list of each item considered not applicable, and the reason(s) why each listed item is not considered applicable.
(i) Other Required Data. Other data may be required if deemed necessary by administrative officials or the Commission to determine compliance with the provisions in this Ordinance. Such information may include traffic studies, market analysis, environmental assessments, condominium documents, and evaluation of the demand on public facilities and services.