The Building Official and the Planning and Zoning Commission, in reviewing an application for issuance of a permit in the Protected Hillside Zone, shall ensure that the application contains the information and meets the criteria set forth in this section and may require such other information as shall reflect the intent of this chapter.
(a) Maps and Data. Maps and data, either separate or combined, should be provided as follows:
(3) Topographic map. Per Section 1135.04
of this Planning and Zoning Code. In addition to those requirements this drawing will clearly indicate the limits of the Protected Hillside Zone.
(b) Site Plan. A site plan, superimposed on the topographic and property line map, shall show the following:
(1) Improvements plan. The location of all improvements and impervious surfaces with a clear indication of their relationship to the Protected Hillside Zone, including, but not limited to, all structures, utilities, septic systems, driveways, terraces, tennis courts, pools, etc.
(2) Grading plan. Proposed contours, with a list of the total amount of cut and fill, and showing the extent of all cut and fill operations.
(3) Profiles and/or cross-sections. Profiles and/or cross-sections that will indicate proposed and existing grades, if requested by the Village.
(c) Geotechnical Report. A geotechnical report by a qualified geotechnical engineer, that addresses all factors pertinent to site stability, both present and future, will be required by the Village, and shall include the following:
(1) Present stability evaluation. An evaluation of the present stability of the site, based on field exploration that may include test borings and lab testing and stability analysis.
(2) Future stability evaluation. An evaluation of the effect of the planned construction on stability based on the findings under paragraph (c)(1) hereof.
(3) Recommended strategies. Detailed strategies to ensure that existing or potential instabilities will be mitigated.
(d) Control of Erosion and Sedimentation. Plans shall meet the standards of Chapter 1171
of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(e) Vegetation Management Report. A vegetation removal and revegetation report shall be submitted by a registered landscape architect, which report shall address the subject of compliance with Chapter 1171
of this Planning and Zoning Code and include the following:
(1) Vegetation inventory. A site plan showing the general limits of the various kinds of vegetation (wood lot, meadow, etc.), the locations of all trees of nine inches or greater caliper, fourteen inches above ground level (including their genus, species and condition), that are within fifty feet of the limits of the area proposed to be disturbed, the location and type of vegetation to be destroyed, and the location and type of vegetation to be removed due to health, safety and welfare requirements, shall be submitted.
(2) Landscape plan. A landscape plan, prepared or approved in writing by a professional registered landscape architect trained and experienced in both the characteristics of plant material and proper procedures for installation, shall be submitted with each application for a permit under this chapter.
(f) Gradients. The following standards will be applied to the Protected Hillside Zone:
(1) Driveways. No driveways will exceed a gradient of ten percent.
(2) Embankments. Fill areas may not exceed three feet horizontal to one foot vertical slope.
(3) Excavations. Cut areas may not exceed a 2.5 horizontal to one foot vertical slope.
(g) Septic Systems. Leach beds may not be located on slopes in excess of four feet horizontal to foot vertical slope.
(Ord. 2508. Passed 9-8-92; Ord. 2014-03. Passed 4-8-14.)