Unless otherwise specified herein, the standards for lot area, height and yard requirements, lot coverage, density, off-street parking, landscaping and screening for a proposed R-5 Development shall be governed by the standards and requirements specified in Chapter 1141. Where a proposed project is located within the jurisdiction of the D-Design Area, or Historical Area as shown on the Design Area Map or Historical Area Map, the review process and approval of the development plan shall also include certification in writing by the Design Committee, as specified in Chapter 1129.
(Ord. 1973-44. Passed 12-18-73.)
Before any building permits may be authorized and issued for construction within an R-5 Residential District, the owner/developer shall submit a site development plan for the proposed development to the Planning Commission for their review and approval.
(Ord. 1973-44. Passed 12-18-73.)
Prior to preparing and submitting the site development plan to the Planning Commission, the owner/developer is encouraged to discuss the proposal with the Zoning Inspector and/or Commission on an informal basis. The site development plan shall include the following information:
(a) Boundaries of the tract to be developed.
(b) Base mapping of the tract showing the physical features, such as topography, drainage ways, water bodies, trees over four inch caliper trunk measured four feet above the ground, and all species native or indigenous to the area.
(c) Highways and streets in the vicinity of the tract, and the ingress and egress to the tract.
(d) Location and type of units to be developed; location of open space and recreation areas; location of required off-street parking.
(e) Proposed density of development.
(f) Proposed treatment of existing topography, drainage ways and tree cover.
(g) Circulation system, drives, parking, access to development, etc.
(h) Plans for the type of buildings, including required garages, to be constructed within the development, including elevations and floor plans.
(i) Landscaping plans for the development.
(j) Time schedule for the proposed development. (Ord. 1973-44. Passed 12-18-73.)
Approval of the site development plan shall require a favorable vote of the majority of the membership of the Planning Commission. Such approval shall constitute the authorization to apply for zoning permits and develop the approved project within the R-5 Zoning District for which the site development plan approval was granted, in accordance with the site development plan details and time schedule. In taking action, the Commission may deny the approval, or may approve the development plan subject to specific required modifications.
(a) The secretary of the Commission shall notify the Zoning Inspector of the decision of the Commission. Such notification shall be in writing.
(b) The Inspector shall satisfy that all requirements have been met, including site development plan approval and shall issue the zoning certificate for the approved development based on the approved site development plan which shall be filed with the Office of the Inspector.
(c) Any change or deviation from the approved site development plan must be reviewed and approved by the Commission in accordance with the provisions specified herein.
(Ord. 1973-44. Passed 12-18-73.)