Site plan approval is required to promote orderly development and redevelopment in the village and to ensure that such development is in harmony with surrounding properties and consistent with the general welfare and the policies in the comprehensive plan. The procedures set forth in this chapter are used for determining whether new development or redevelopment is in compliance with the standards of the village's zoning ordinance. This chapter provides standards by which submission and approval of site plans, for access control, lighting, signage and landscaping of a lot or parcel of land in order to achieve the following purposes:
A. Compatibility of land uses, buildings and structures;
B. Protection and enhancement of property values;
C. Efficient use of land;
D. Minimization of traffic, safety and overcrowding; and
E. Minimization of environmental problems. (Ord. O-44-02, 8-12-2002)