Application for a conditional use permit for development under the provisions of this Chapter shall require the submission of a development plan for the proposed use or building. However, based on the nature of the proposed conditional use, the Building Commissioner may waive certain submission requirements that are deemed unnecessary for the review and evaluation of such conditional use.
(a) Preparation of Development Plan. Development Plans shall be prepared by a qualified professional, either a registered engineer, architect or surveyor, licensed to do business in the State of Ohio, drawn to an appropriate scale and shall include the following information:
(1) Site Plan. The Site Plan shall show the property lines of the parcel or parcels proposed for development including existing utilities, easement, street rights of way, and locations of existing principal buildings and land uses on adjacent parcels and across existing streets. Permanent parcel numbers of the development and adjacent parcels shall be included on the plan.
(2) Topography. Topographic maps showing existing and generally proposed grading contours not greater than 2 foot intervals including integration into and topography on adjacent properties and wooded areas. The topography may be included on this site plan.
(3) Principal and Accessory Buildings. The number, height, location and grouping of proposed buildings, uses, recreational facilities and public uses, along with notation of the development standards for building spacing, setback from public streets and maximum building height.
(4) Traffic. The proposed system of on site vehicular circulation, details racks as to streets, methods for control of traffic and an assessment of the impact of the proposed development on the existing circulation system.
(5) Parking Areas. The layout, dimensions and estimate of the number of parking spaces, the landscaping and other design features of the parking area and types of pavement.
(6) Outdoor Lighting Fixtures. The location, type and illumination intensity of any existing or proposed outdoor lighting fixtures.
(7) Signs. Indication of the size, location, color and nature of any existing or proposed signs on the property.
(8) Landscaping and Screening Plan. A preliminary description of the location and nature of existing and proposed vegetation, landscaping and screening elements.
(9) Outdoor Storage. The location and layout of all outdoor storage including storage of waste materials and trash receptacles.
(10) Phasing, Sequencing of Project. A detailed statement of the phasing and staging of specific elements of the plan, including a proposed construction sequencing schedule.
(b) Modifications to a Development Plan. After the issuance of a conditional use permit for a proposed development, the conditions, limitations and phasing of construction specified in the permit shall only be altered or modified by the approval of the new conditional use permit according to the procedures of Section 1123.07
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(c) Preliminary Plans. The applicant may meet informally with the Commission to review preliminary plans prior to preparing a Development Plan pursuant to Subsection (a) hereof. The Preliminary Plan shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the review of the Preliminary Plan is scheduled on its Agenda.
(d) General Standards for Conditional Uses. A conditional use and uses accessory to such conditional use shall be permitted only when specified as a permitted conditional use in any district, or when such use is determined by the Commission to be a similar use, and only if such use conforms to the following standards in addition to any specific conditions, standards and regulations for such category of use set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code. Furthermore, the Commission shall find:
(1) That the conditional use will be in general accord with the purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of this Planning and Zoning Code, and with the objectives for the district in which located;
(2) That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or in danger to the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare;
(3) That the conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity, and that such use will not essentially change the character of the same area;
(4) That the conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood;
(5) That the establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the District;
(6) That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage on and off site and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided;
(7) That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public street;
(8) That the establishment of the conditional use shall not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community by creating excessive additional requirements at public cost for the public facilities such as police, fire, emergency, roads, drainage and schools;
(9) That there is minimal potential for future hardship on the conditional use that could result from the proposed use being surrounded by uses permitted by right that are incompatible;
(10) That the conditional use shall, and in all respects, conform to the applicable Regulations of the district in which it is located as well as any specific supplemental conditions set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.