(a) Site Plan Review Required. A site plan review by the Planning Commission shall be required for the following applications:
(1) New nonresidential development;
(2) New multi-family residential structures;
(3) Expansions of existing nonresidential and multi-family residential structures representing a substantial increase in gross floor area as determined by the following Substantial Expansion table; and
Table 1161.03-A Substantial Expansion | |
When existing structure is..... | A substantial expansion is.... |
0 -25,000 square feet | 30% or greater |
25,001 - 50,000 square feet | 20% or greater |
50,001 square feet or larger | 10% or greater |
(4) Integrated commercial centers, apartments, offices, and research and restricted industrial centers.
(b) Exemptions. The following applications are exempt from the site plan review procedures outlined in Subsection 1161.03(a): Site Plan Review Required:
(1) New single-family and two-family residential dwellings;
(2) Expansions of existing nonresidential uses not representing a substantial increase in gross floor area as determined by Table 1161.03-A: Substantial Expansion;
(3) A change in use of a nonresidential building provided the change in use does not increase the amount of landscaping or parking required for the site;
(4) Modifications to sites involving changes to landscaping, parking, or loading, without substantial expansions to buildings;
(5) Accessory structures and uses;
(6) Temporary structures and uses as permitted in Section 1131.19: Temporary Uses and Structures; and
(7) Signs.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)