(a) In accordance with Chapter 1133, some permitted uses require a Site Plan Design to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the construction of any new buildings/structures or rehabilitating any existing buildings/structures on a property. The site plan design shall include a vicinity map showing the property location in relationship to the surrounding area.
(1) A site plan illustrating the following:
A. Proposed Uses.
B. The dimensions of the property lines, parcel dimensions, private roads and adjacent public rights-of-way.
C. The current zoning of the parcel and surrounding properties.
D. The location of proposed buildings and structures.
E. The location of any natural features, such as rivers, streams, ravines, existing tree rows, etc. located on the property.
F. Setbacks and the distance between buildings.
G. A landscape plan.
H. A parking and loading plan.
I. A grading plan.
J. A preliminary utility plan.
(b) Procedures. The Site Plan Design shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to the Zoning Inspector issuing a Zoning Permit for any structure on said property. The Planning and Zoning Commission may request a recommendation from a Technical Review Committee consisting of the Zoning Inspector, City Service Director, City Safety Director and a representative from the fire department. In such cases, the Technical Review Committee shall provide its recommendation at least ten (10) days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a meeting to review and act upon the Site Plan Design within thirty days of receiving a completed application. The meeting where the Site Plan Design is reviewed and acted upon is subject to the Open Meeting Laws in Ohio R.C. Section 121.22. However, this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting shall not be considered a public hearing. The decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission is an administrative action and may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall approve Site Plan Designs when they comply with the following criteria:
(1) The buildings' locations comply with the required setbacks and all applicable general development standards.
(2) Adequate water and sewer are being provided to the site.
(3) Adequate ingress and egress are provided.
(4) Adequate vehicular connectivity between parcels is being provided.
(5) Pedestrian facilities are being provided in accordance with these regulations.
(c) Development Standards. The Site Design Standards for the applicable zoning district along with the applicable general development standards shall apply to the Site Plan Design review. If the applicant is unable to comply with one or more of the Site Design Standards or applicable general development standards, he/she may apply for a variance, in accordance with Section 1113.05, prior to applying for a Site Plan Design. If the application requires a Conditional Use, said Conditional Use application must be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with Section 1113.06 prior to applying for a Site Design Plan.
(d) Amendment of an Approved Site Plan. After a Site Plan Design has been approved, no changes to said plan shall be permitted without receiving approval of a revised Site Plan Design by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The procedures in subsection (b) shall be followed.
(e) If a site plan design is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant shall then apply for a Zoning Permit prior to commencing construction.
(Ord. 02-13-2023. Passed 2-21-23.)