§ 153.217 PROCESS FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS.

   (A)   Pre-application meeting and plan submittals.

      (1)   Prior to submission of building plans, applicants are to meet with the Zoning Administrator or other designated official for consideration of design styles and standards for compliance with this subchapter.

      (2)   All plans for new development, major expansions, remodeling and renovation of existing buildings shall be submitted for review and approval following the procedures listed below.

      (3)   All submittals shall include an application, filing fees, a mailing list and affidavit of mailing, signed and notarized stating that notification to surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the project site is conducted; and a site plan drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, including the information specified below:

         (a)   North arrow and scale of drawing;

         (b)   Dimensioned lot lines of site;

         (c)   Topographic contours;

         (d)   Utility lines or easements;

         (e)   Drainage ways;

         (f)   Adjacent streets and alleys, drawn and dimensioned to the centerlines;

         (g)   All buildings, signs, light posts, fences, walls and other structures, all fully dimensioned and with dimensions between structures and lot lines, and all in compliance with §§ 153.218 through 153.220;

         (h)   On-site parking spaces and driveways, dimensioned and in compliance with § 153.219 and with §§ 153.110 and 153.111;

         (i)   Points of ingress and egress for both vehicles and pedestrians;

         (j)   Locations, dimensions and materials planned for walkways, landscaping and other outdoor amenities; and

         (k)   Locations of, and screening devices for, outdoor mechanical equipment and refuse collection areas, and for buffering adjacent residential uses, all in compliance with § 153.220.

      (4)   All submittals shall include a vicinity map depicting the properties to be considered for compatibility of building character in compliance with §§ 153.221 through 153.228.

      (5)   All submittals shall include architectural elevations of any building facade facing a street in compliance with §§ 153.221 through 153.228, relating to the following building design elements:

         (a)   Height, scale, proportion and profile;

         (b)   Building facade patterns and architectural features; and

         (c)   Surface texture, materials and color.

      (6)   All submittals shall include design elevation and plan drawings of outdoor lighting structures and signs, in compliance with § 153.223(C)(6) and (7), and with §§ 153.125 through 153.138 and §§ 153.150 through 153.153.

      (7)   All submittals shall include landscape and irrigation plans depicting the locations, size and type of plant and irrigation materials to be installed in the following areas:

         (a)   Parkways between sidewalks and streets, and in parking areas as specified in §§ 153.110 and 153.111; and

         (b)   Along side or rear property lines when landscaping is used as screening materials between residential and non-residential uses or parking, as specified in § 153.220.

   (B)   Administrative review.

      (1)   When all of the submittal documents listed above have been received, the Zoning Administrator or other designated official shall review the application and project.

      (2)   The Zoning Administrator may request additional documents for further clarification of the proposed design elements.

      (3)   When the Zoning Administrator finds that the submittals are in compliance with this subchapter and other regulations of the town, the plans will be approved.

      (4)   The Zoning Administrator may approve modifications from these design and development regulations due to physical site constraints, such as difficult topography, soil conditions, drainage and other existing physical features. The Zoning Administrator's decision shall be written, specifying the reasons justifying the approval of a modification. No construction of the project, however, shall commence for at least 30 days after approval of a modification to allow for appeal of the Zoning Administrator's determination.

   (C)   Appeals and legislative decisions.

      (1)   Written requests for an appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator or from the terms of this subchapter shall be filed within the Planning and Zoning Department in accordance with procedures set forth in § 153.022, for public hearings to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council; appeals shall be written, specifying the reasons for or against the requested modification(s).

      (2)   In designated historic districts and in any development project with potential significant impact, the Zoning Administrator may submit the application directly to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council for decision and action.

   (D)   Alterations and expansions.

      (1)   Any alteration to (including exterior color changes) or expansion of a building or property which has received approval of plans in compliance with this chapter shall be required to file new submittals in accordance with town law, described above.

      (2)   All alterations and expansions shall comply with all provisions of the design and development standards of this subchapter.

(Ord. 08-46, passed 12-16-2008)