An application for development plan approval shall be filed in the office of the Joint Planning and Building Department upon the form provided. An application shall include four copies of a drawing(s) measuring not more than 24 inches by 36 inches, drawn to a scale as large as practical, and including the following information:
A. Existing conditions:
1. Scale, date, north arrow, vicinity map, and title of the project.
2. The boundaries, dimensions, and total gross acreage of the property.
3. The relationship of the project to the surrounding road system, including the width of adjacent roadways.
4. The location and dimensions of existing manmade features such as roads, utilities, and structures, on both the petitioned site and adjacent properties, along with indication as to which features on the petitioned site are to be removed.
5. The location and dimensions of existing easements, watercourses, county drains, water and sewer lines, and other existing important physical features in and adjoining the project.
6. The location and delineation of existing trees 12 inches in diameter; or larger, as measured three feet above the ground, and information as to which trees will be removed. Existing woods may be indicated as such on the plan.
7. Identification of the land use and zoning of the petitioned site and adjacent properties.
B. Proposed conditions:
1. The location, dimensions, and height of the proposed main and accessory buildings, their relation to one another and to any existing structures to remain on the site. The distance from all proposed buildings and structures to the adjacent property lines.
2. The location of the 100-year flood plain and finished floor elevations, where applicable.
3. The internal circulation pattern for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, including existing and proposed streets, driveways, and the location, size, and number of parking spaces in the off-street parking areas and the identification of service islands, service parking, and loading zones in accordance with Chapter 10.
4. Total project density for residential projects, or building floor area by the use intended for commercial and industrial projects.
5. Percentage of landscaping/open space areas and percentage of impervious surface areas to the total area of the site.
6. Landscaping areas, common open space areas, and buffer yard areas.
Note: A separate landscape plan may be required in those instances where the size and complexity of the proposed project indicate the need for additional detail.
7. Size, location, and orientation of all signs.
8. Location, height, and type of all exterior lighting.
9. Location, area, and type of screening for all exterior trash collection and/or recyclable collection areas.
10. The names and addresses of the developer(s), the property-owner(s), and the designer(s) of the plan.
11. Proposal for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, gas, and electrical services:
12. Identification of additional roadway needs, including improvements necessary to adequately access and service the site. In reviewing such a proposal, the Plan Commission may require the preparation of a Transportation Impact Study, at the applicant's expense; to identify the traffic impacts and problems which are likely to be generated by the proposal, and to identify all improvements required to insure safe ingress and egress from the proposed development; elimination of hazards; and the maintenance of adequate street capacities.
13. The proposed phasing of construction for the project, if applicable, including:
(a) The approximate date when construction of each phase of the project will be started and completed.
(b) The order in which the phases of the project will be built and the anticipated overall completion date for the total project.
(c) The minimum area and the approximate location of common open space and public location of common open-space and public improvements that will be required at each stage.
14. One aerial map of the site:
15. A legal description of the property proposed for the development.
C. Drainage plan.
1. Contours of the site with elevations of the predeveloped site and the proposed finished grades.
2. The size of the watershed.
3. Calculations of the storm water run-off and retention/detention needs based upon the rational method.
4. Proposals for the management and retention/detention of storm water drainage.
(1980 Code, Ch. 156, § 9.03) (Ord. 1995-7, passed 6-5-1995)