(A)
The intent of this section is to allow the town staff reasonable time for review of submitted plans and applications. These requirements will also allow the Board members to carefully consider plans, applications and staff review comments.
(B) Certain fees apply to the reviewing of plans and are outlined in the Banner Elk Fee Schedule and must be paid before the review begins.
(C) All applications and site plans for minor and major subdivisions, and special uses that involve site plan approvals shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for review at least 30 days before the Board meeting where these applications will be reviewed. Three paper copies and one digital copy of plans shall be presented for staff review, and then after the review, upon request from the staff, additional copies shall be provided for the Board members no later than 15 days before the meeting. For all subdivisions and special uses that require site plan approvals, if extension of public water and/or sewer is proposed, three paper copies and one digital copy of utility plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Director for review at least 45 days prior to consideration of the plans by the appropriate board. Estimated number of units, bedrooms, lots shall be provided and uses specified. Extensions of the Town of Banner Elk water distribution and wastewater collection systems and the allocation of capacity related to these extensions will be evaluated in the context of consistency with the most current Water and Sewer Master Plan by the Town Council at a regular meeting.
(D) For special uses, any public hearing with the Board of Adjustment will be scheduled in the month following the Planning Board meeting to allow sufficient time to meet the requirements of advertising the public hearing in the local newspaper.
(E) If the applications and the required plans are not complete, the applicant shall be notified by staff in writing. Additional information required shall be listed and the applicant shall be made aware of the fact that the Boards will not review incomplete applications or plans. Changes or additions to applications as a result of Staff recommendations must be submitted to the Town Manager for consideration no later than 15 days prior to any respective Board Meeting.
(F) If an application for a special use permit that requires site plan approval is denied, the same application cannot be considered again for three months.
(G) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any subdivision plats or special use permit applications that were submitted for review prior to the adoption of this section.
(Ord. passed 3-14-2005; Ord. passed 5-14-2007; Ord. passed 10-10-2016; Ord. passed 3-14-2019, § 311)