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DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROCEDURES AND DESIGN CRITERIA
Development within certain districts or geographic areas may have a major impact on the visual, physical and functional character of that portion of the city, or of the city as a whole. Appropriate development in these areas must serve to protect the public health, safety and welfare; preserve the natural environment; encourage efficient use of resources; promote the visual quality of the city; and minimize the burdens of new development on city services. Consequently, within those specified zoning and overlay districts the submission of development plans will be required for review and approval prior to the issuance of any permits. The purpose of this section is to establish procedures and requirements for the review, approval and amendment of development plans.
(1979 Code, § 151.145) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998)
(A) The Planning staff is authorized to review and approve all development plans in accordance with the procedures established herein. However, review and approval of a development plan by the Plan Commission may be required if:
(1) At the time a zoning map change is approved, the Plan Commission or City Council stipulates that a required development plan be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission following a public hearing; or
(2) Planning staff determines that the development may have significant visual or physical impact on surrounding properties, whether developed or undeveloped, and/or existing streets.
(B) The Plan Commission will review and take action upon any appeal by an applicant of a staff decision. An appeal shall require a public hearing.
(C) The entity charged with the responsibility for reviewing a development plan, whether the Plan Commission or planning staff, shall be referred to herein as the reviewing authority.
(1979 Code, § 151.146) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998)
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