(a) Site Development Plans Required. Site Development Plans shall be required for all new development within the Overlay Districts and for substantial redevelopment where 35% or more of the site is altered or reconstructed.
(b) Site Development Plan Review Fees. Fees and deposits shall be paid according to the provisions of Chapter 1199, Violations, Remedies, and Fees. The appropriate deposit shall be made at the time of submission of plans.
(c) Submission of Site Development Plans. Site plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission by the applicant at least two (2) weeks prior to its meeting. Plans incomplete or filed late may not be accepted for review by the Commission at its meeting
(d) Site Development Plan Reviews. Upon receipt of the development plans, copies shall be distributed to the following for their review: the Zoning Inspector, the Law Director, the Engineering Department, and any planner or consultant the Commission feels is necessary for technical input. The respective individuals or agents should report back to the Commission with their notations and recommendations within the two (2) weeks. The Planning Commission may hold the plan for thirty (30) days after receipt of the plan, to receive any of the above reports. This period may be extended by written notice to the applicant by the Commission.
(e) Site Development Plan Evaluation by Planning Commission. After the site development plan has been filed with the Commission, it shall be evaluated in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter and the requirements of the Overlay District. If the plan corresponds to the requirements set forth in this Chapter and those of the Overlay District, the Commission shall incorporate it as part of the zoning permit and endorse the permit for approval.
(f) Plan Changes Following Approval. Once approved, no changes are to be made to an approved plan without the plan approval being forfeited unless the following procedure is followed: The holder of any approved plan may request an amendment to their plans, and such request shall be submitted to the Planning Commission. The Commission may approve minor departures to the plan through written notice to the applicant. If the Commission believes the amendment represents a departure from the intent of, or a major departure from the substance of the site development plan, then such amendment shall be subject to the same conditions and procedures of approval as the original application. For the purposes of this Section, a "major departure from the substance of a site development plan" shall include, but not be limited to, the addition of a use not included in the approved site development plan.
(g) Board of Zoning Appeals Review. If the site development plan is not approved, the applicant shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals in the same manner as rejection of any zoning permit application.
(h) Following Final Approval. Following the final approval of a site development plan, the Zoning Inspector shall be notified, and once all fee payments are satisfied a permit or permits shall be issued based on the plan and amendments.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)