A. Filing. An application for a Site Plan Review shall be completed, filed, and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.500 (Applications, Processing, and Fees). The application package shall include all information specified in the application, any applicable Division handout, and any additional information required by the Director in order to conduct a thorough review of the proposed project. It is the responsibility of the applicant to establish evidence in support of the findings required by § 17.540.020 (Findings and Decision) below.
B. Notice, Hearings, and Administrative Review. Notice, hearings and administrative review regarding an application for a Site Plan Review shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 17.630 (Public Hearings and Administrative Review).
C. Designated Review Authority. The Director shall be the designated review authority on each Site Plan Review application, provided that the Director shall refer any application to the Commission for final decision if any of the following criteria apply.
1. The proposed development project is for a residential use that contains 10 or more units.
2. The proposed development project is for a nonresidential use of 15,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.
3. The proposed development project otherwise requires Commission review of a land use permit, such as a Variance, Conditional Use Permit, subdivision or zone change application. In such cases, the Site Plan Review shall occur concurrently with the review of the other land use permits.
D. Referral to the Planning Commission. If the Director determines that there are unusual circumstances or special conditions related to an application, the Director may defer action and refer such application to the Commission for final decision.
E. Project Review Procedures. In conducting a Site Plan Review for a particular project, the Director shall consider the location, design, site plan configuration, and the overall effect of the proposed project upon surrounding properties and the City in general. A Site Plan Review shall be conducted by comparing the proposed project to applicable General Plan policies, any applicable specific plan, adopted development standards, design guidelines, and other applicable City ordinances.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))