(A) Whenever it is determined that development is within the scope of the Commercial Thoroughfare Overlay District architectural standards, review by the Architectural Review Committee is required. A permit issued by such Architectural Review Committee is required prior to obtaining building and zoning permits for construction. The Architectural Review Committee shall have 45 days after the first consideration of the application within which to: 1) approve, 2) deny, or 3) approve with conditions, any properly submitted application.
(B) After an approved project is reviewed for building permit purposes, a copy of the final approved plans shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator prior to permit issuance. The Zoning Administrator shall ensure that no significant changes have been made to the plans that were approved by the Architectural Review Committee during the building permit process. If the Zoning Administrator determines that significant changes have occurred, the plans shall be returned to the Architectural Review Committee for re-evaluation prior to permit issuance.
(C) A properly submitted application shall contain two full size sets of plans and one set of plans, sized 11" x 17", drawn to scale, one of which shall be returned to the applicant upon approval. The applicant shall also submit one electronic copy of plans in .pdf format. The plans shall contain the following:
(1) A recent survey, showing the shape, dimensions, contours and acreage of the lot on which the proposed building is to be erected;
(2) The location of the lot with respect to adjacent rights-of-way and driveways;
(3) The shape, dimensions and location on the lot of all buildings, existing and proposed, and required setbacks;
(4) The nature of the proposed use of the building or land, including the extent and location of the use;
(5) The location and dimensions of parking and loading space and means of ingress and egress;
(6) The square feet and percentage of the lot as-built-upon area if the lot is located in a watershed;
(7) The location of all required buffers and setbacks;
(8) A landscape plan that includes the location and number of trees to be removed, and trees and other vegetation to be planted. The landscaping plan shall include (but is not limited to) the following:
(a) The location, species and height of new trees and shrubbery;
(b) The location and dimensions of planting areas;
(c) The dimensions of the entire parking or paved area;
(d) The location and height of fences or walls;
(e) The number, location, species and size of existing trees between the principal building and the public street right-of-way, which are to be maintained and preserved for credit. The size of existing trees is to be measured by taking its diameter of the tree at approximately four feet above the grade (dbh);
(f) The location and description of any barriers to be erected to protect any vegetation from damage both during and after construction;
(g) Clear edging shall be provided between landscaped areas and pedestrian/vehicle areas;
(9) The location and dimensions of any outdoor activity areas or assembly areas, outdoor display areas, storage areas, sidewalks or walkways;
(10) An architectural rendering of the elevation view of all sides of the proposed building or buildings to be constructed that includes the materials and colors to be used and provides sufficient details to comprehend the appearance of the building once constructed;
(11) A grading plan that includes the current and proposed topography of the site and any distinct natural features such as streams, rocky outcrops, and the like;
(12) A sedimentation and erosion control plan (if applicable); and
(13) All proposed stormwater drainage structures and systems.
(Ord. 2014-05, passed 12-9-2014
; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)