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The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and City Council approve a Master Sign Program as submitted or modified only upon making the following findings:
A. The proposed sign program only amends provisions in section 21-4-3, "Signage", of this chapter and does not violate any other provisions of this chapter or any other City ordinance.
B. The appearance, scale, materials, design and graphics, and orientation of signs are in keeping with the character of the site and buildings, and the surrounding neighborhood.
C. Approval of the master sign program would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity in which the project is located. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the Superior Court pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 21-6-2.11 of this article. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
This section 21-6-11 provides procedures and standards for the comprehensive review of proposed development projects to: promote the safe, functional and aesthetic development of property, ensure compliance with the development and design standards of this chapter; and encourage quality development reflective of the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan. Site plan review shall be required for:
A. All new construction, remodeling, or expansion of non- residential or multi-family residential uses, with the following exceptions:
1. Proposed modifications are strictly related to the interior of the building.
2. Modifications, additions, or enlargements to a building which do not increase the gross floor area by more than five hundred (500) square feet or ten percent (10%), whichever is less, and which do not require a variance from the provisions of this chapter.
B. An application for approval of a Zoning Map amendment or conditional use. In this case, the site plan review shall occur concurrently with the review of the rezone or conditional use application. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
A. Pre-Application Conference: Prior to the submission of an application for site plan approval, all applicants are required to schedule a meeting with the Zoning Administrator, as set forth in section 21-6-2.1, "Pre-Application Meeting", of this article.
B. Application Submittal: A complete application for site plan approval shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator as required by section 21-6-2.2, "Application Submittal (Administrative Completeness Review)", of this article and section 21-6-11.3, "Required Site Plan Information", of this section 21-6-11.
C. Application Review And Action: Following submittal of a complete application, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the application to the appropriate review agencies and Development Review Committee to review the submitted materials, and provide written review comments to the applicant, if necessary. Following receipt of review comments, the applicant shall correct the site plan as needed and resubmit the corrected application to the Community Development Department. Based on the resubmitted application material, the Zoning Administrator shall take final action on the application and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based on the applicable approval criteria, unless the Zoning Administrator determines that there are unusual circumstances or special conditions related to an application, in which case the Administrator may defer action and refer such application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for final decision.
1. Conditions Of Approval: In approving a site plan, the Zoning Administrator may impose reasonable conditions necessary to:
a. Achieve the general purposes of this chapter or the specific purposes of the zoning district in which the site is located, or to make it consistent with the General Plan;
b. Protect the public health, safety, and general welfare; or
c. Insure operation and maintenance of the use in a manner compatible with existing and potential uses on adjoining properties or in the surrounding area.
D. Review By Planning And Zoning Commission: If referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the commission shall review the application in a public hearing, and grant approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the subject application as set forth in sections 21-6-2.6 through 21-6-2.7 of this article.
E. Written Notification: The decision to approve or approve with conditions or deny shall be communicated in writing to the applicant in compliance with section 21-6-2.7 of this article. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
All site plans shall be drawn to scale and shall contain the following information, unless otherwise specifically waived by the Zoning Administrator:
A. A vicinity map which shall include the location of any public streets in the vicinity of the site.
B. The boundaries and dimensions shown graphically, along with a written legal description of the property.
C. The present and proposed topography, drainage systems and structures, and retention basins of the site by contour lines at an interval of not more than two feet (2').
D. The location of existing and proposed structures, with height, gross floor area, use and exterior material appropriately noted.
E. The location of open space, yards, and setbacks and their dimensions.
F. The location and dimensions of existing and proposed points of vehicular and pedestrian access.
G. The location of off-street parking, driveway and loading areas, with number of spaces, dimensions, circulation patterns, and type of paving appropriately noted.
H. The type of surfacing and base course proposed for all parking areas, loading areas, and walkways.
I. The location, height, and material for screening walls and fences.
J. The size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities and their easements.
K. Existing and proposed public streets or rights-of-way, easements, or other reservations of land on the site.
L. The location and method of screening of outdoor trash storage areas.
M. The location and size of all proposed signage.
N. The location and height of proposed lighting facilities.
O. Elevation views of all proposed buildings or structures, with building materials and proposed colors noted.
P. When a site is to be developed in stages, the plan should indicate the ultimate development of the site and proposed developmental phases.
Q. Any additional information which the Zoning Administrator may find necessary to establish compliance with this chapter and other ordinances. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)
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