A. Purpose: The purpose of this site plan review application is to ensure development and redevelopment that is harmonious with surrounding properties, and consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and this title.
B. Applicability: Approval of a site plan review application shall be required for the following:
1. New construction of a principal structure or use in any zoning district with the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings. However, all development in the R-4 Single-Unit Dwelling District is subject to site plan review.
2. An addition to a building in any zoning district that increases the gross floor area of the building by ten percent (10%), with the exception of single-family and two-family dwellings.
3. Establishment of a home-based business.
4. New construction, expansion, reconstruction, or reduction of an off-street parking lot, tandem parking facility, shared parking facility, or any loading facility.
C. Procedure:
1. An application for site plan review shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator in accordance with § 10-2-5 (Application Procedure).
2. Upon determining that the application is complete, the Zoning Administrator shall render a review of the site plan within 15 days after receipt of the complete application. The Zoning Administrator may take action in the form of approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application.
3. The determination of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Community Development Commission in accordance with § 10-3-7 (Zoning Appeal).
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SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION PROCEDURE
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION PROCEDURE
D. Standards For Site Plan Review: Zoning Administrator shall evaluate applications for site plan review with specific written findings based on each of the standards of this subsection.
1. The site plan for the proposed development is consistent with the existing character and zoning of adjacent properties and other property within the immediate vicinity of the proposed development.
2. The site plan for the proposed development will not adversely impact adjacent properties and other properties within the immediate vicinity of the proposed development.
3. The site plan for the proposed development will be provided with adequate utilities, access roads, parking, loading, drainage, stormwater flow paths, exterior lighting, and/or other necessary facilities.
4. The site plan for the proposed development is designed to preserve the environmental resources of the zoning lot.
5. The site plan shall accommodate on-site pedestrian circulation from parking areas, plazas, open space, and public rights-of-way. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation shall be separated to the greatest extent possible.
6. The site plan shall locate curb cuts for safe and efficient ingress and egress of vehicles. The use of shared curb cuts and cross-access easements shall be provided when appropriate.
7. The site plan for the proposed development includes architectural design that contributes positively to the Village's aesthetic appearance.
8. The site plan for the proposed development is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, this title, and the other land use policies of the Village.
E. Amendment To Approved Site Plan: The Zoning Administrator shall make a decision on a request for an amendment in accordance with § 10-3-2.D (Standards for Site Plan Review).
F. Expiration Of Site Plan Approval: Site plan approval shall expire and be revoked if either of the following conditions occur.
1. A building permit has not been obtained within six (6) months after approval of the site plan. The applicant may request one (1) six-month extension of this period by means of a written request filed no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the six-month period. The Zoning Administrator shall decide whether to grant or deny the applicant's request within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the applicant's written request.
2. The standards of this title or any of the terms and conditions of the site plan approval are violated. (Ord. 67-2018, 12-18-2018; amd. Ord. 5-2021, 3-23-2021)