§ 155.015 SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUIRED.

   (A)   Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any use, building or construction within the city, except for single family and two-family dwellings and their accessory buildings, approval of a site plan by the Planning Commission is required. In considering any site plan, the Planning Commission may impose reasonable requirements to assure among other things, the safety and convenience of traffic movement both within the area covered and in relation to access streets, a harmonious relationship among the buildings and uses, a harmonious relationship between such area and buildings of adjacent neighborhoods, and the preservation of future road locations.

   (B)   In furthering the above objectives the Planning Commission shall review and may require certain improvements or design changes to be implemented by the developer as part of his, her, or their construction related but not limited to the following considerations which shall be shown on a site plan, drawn to scale as follows:

      (1)   Dimensions and orientation of the parcel;

      (2)   Locations of buildings and structures, both existing and proposed;

      (3)   Location and layout of off-street parking and loading facilities;

      (4)   Location and size of points of entry and exit, in accordance with §§ 155.295 through 155.315 and internal vehicle circulation patterns, type of barrier or curb and gutter used on front property lines;

      (5)   The location and design of walls and fences and indication of their height and materials of their construction;

      (6)   The height of existing and proposed buildings and structures;

      (7)   The proposed use of building(s) shown on the plot plan;

      (8)   Location of exterior existing and proposed lighting standards and devices;

      (9)   The location and height of any overhead power and communication and transmission lines and all utility easements that may affect subject property;

      (10)   Location and size of exterior, existing and proposed signs and outdoor advertising in accordance with §§ 155.330 through 155.341;

      (11)   Meaningful landscaping and open space on the site of as per §§ 155.185 through 155.192 and §§ 155.205 through 155.210. A landscape plan shall identify landscaping details such as shrubs, trees, and other plant material; and

      (12)   Where an attachment or minor addition of 1,000 square feet or less to an existing building or structure is proposed, the site plan shall indicate the relationship of said proposal to the existing development but at the discretion of the city staff need not include other data required in divisions (B)(1) through (B)(11) above, unless it drastically changes any of the items required.

   (C)   Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any use, building, or construction within the city for any single family and two-family dwellings and their accessory buildings approval of a site plan by the Zoning Administrator is required. In considering any site plan, the Zoning Administrator may impose reasonable requirements to assure, among other things, the safety and convenience of traffic movement both within the area covered and in relation to access streets, a harmonious relationship among the buildings and uses, a harmonious relationship between such area and buildings of adjacent neighborhoods, and the preservation of future road locations. In furthering the above objectives, the Zoning Administrator shall review and may require certain improvements or design changes to be implemented by the developer as part of his, her, or their construction related but not limited to the considerations outlined in division (B) above, which shall be shown on a site plan, drawn to scale.

   (D)   The city staff shall ensure that development is in compliance with the site plan and all other requirements imposed by the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator, depending on the case. Upon approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator, depending on the case, no alterations shall be made without first obtaining approval from the Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator, whichever gave the original approval.

(Ord. 2008-001, passed - -2008; Ord. 2023-005, passed 10-10-2023) Penalty, see § 155.999