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The site plan review provisions of this chapter are intended to promote functional and aesthetic design of property development within the city. These provisions are intended to alleviate the potentially harmful effects on adjoining land of new development by encouraging site plans that respect their environmental, land use and economic context. Regulations of this chapter should ensure that new structures, utilities, streets, parking, circulation systems, yards and open spaces are designed in the most efficient, attractive and harmonious manner. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
No building permit shall be issued, and no construction, grading or other land development activity listed in this chapter may be commenced on property unless a site plan has been submitted and approved for such activity as set forth in this chapter. Development activities subject to the requirements of this chapter may hereafter be carried out only in substantial conformance with the approved site plan and any conditions or restrictions attached thereto. Material changes shall not be made to an approved site plan without the approval of the city. A permanent certificate of occupancy for a new development shall not be issued until all stormwater control, sanitary sewer, water mains, off street parking facilities and all other site plan requirements have been constructed and approved by the city, and are fully operational. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
A. Site plan review is required for construction or expansion of any building, structure or freestanding sign except single- family detached dwellings, duplexes and townhouses of not more than two (2) units and permitted accessory structures to a single-family dwelling or duplex. Driveways to said single- family and duplex dwelling units, garages and carports shall be paved with a hard surface as defined in chapter 2 of this title.
B. Any change, alteration or modification in a structure or use which would require the provision of additional off street parking spaces, additional lot area, or other substantial change in zoning requirements applicable to such structure or use.
C. The construction or creation of any parking lot or the expansion of any existing parking lot. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
The city planner may waive the requirements for site plan review for any development activity within the scope of this chapter where the city planner reasonably believes that such a waiver will not adversely affect the purposes and intent of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
A. Applicants for site plan review shall meet with the city planner or designee prior to submission of a site plan. The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint the applicant with site development standards and procedures. This meeting shall also serve to allow the applicant to present the scope and nature of the proposed project to the city planner or designee.
B. Following the initial meeting, the applicant may submit a completed site plan for review. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
All applications for site plan review shall be prepared to show all information currently required by the city, a list of which shall be available from the planning services department. At least six (6) copies are required for all site plan sheets, drawings and written information. The city planner shall coordinate review of the submitted site plan with appropriate city departments.
A. The city engineer shall approve and regulate the construction of new streets, driveways, curb cuts and other paved surfaces, and stormwater facilities, sanitary sewer and erosion control measures and facilities.
B. Within fourteen (14) working days of receiving a site plan, the city planner shall notify the applicant of any approval, conditional approval or disapproval. In cases of conditional approval or disapproval, written notification shall be given for the reasons of such action.
C. Site plan approvals are valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of approval, during which time a building permit must be applied for. The city planner shall have the authority to grant one extension for a period of up to twelve (12) months, provided the approved site plan is still compliant with all current city codes and ordinances.
D. One copy of the approved site plan shall be returned to the applicant. One copy of the approved site plan shall remain on file in the planning services department. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
A. The site plan review applicant, any aggrieved citizen, or any two (2) members of the zoning advisory commission may, upon notice, appeal in whole or in part, any determination or decision of the city planner made within the scope of this chapter, including a decision to waive site plan review made pursuant to section 16-12-4 of this chapter. Appeal is without cost and shall be made by delivery of written notification of the appeal to the planning services department within the fifteen (15) days immediately following the decision or determination from which appeal is sought.
B. The zoning advisory commission shall review all appeals, and to that end shall have all the powers and duties of the city planner relative to site plan review. The affirmative vote of at least four (4) commissioners shall be necessary to affirm, overturn, or modify the decision from which appeal is sought. At the commission meeting, the appealing party or parties and all other interested parties shall be presented a reasonable opportunity to present their views. Following the appeals hearing, the commission must take action no later than the next regularly scheduled commission meeting. A failure to act within such period shall have the effect of affirming the determination from which appeal has been made. Decisions of the zoning advisory commission may be appealed to the zoning board of adjustment in the same manner as appeals from a decision of an administrative officer. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)