1159.04 SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUIRED.
   In addition to requirements imposed by Chapter 1161 and any other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance, and as a prerequisite to the issuance of a Zoning Permit in the Village District, new construction, exterior modifications and structural alterations to existing buildings in the Village District shall be permitted only upon application and approval of a site plan submitted in accordance with this section.
   (a)   Site plan requirements for new construction on a vacant lot within the VBD, VRD, VSD and VID:
      (1)   Structures. All existing surrounding structures and the proposed structures shall be shown with all building measurements, descriptions of use, location of expected entrances and exits, service and pedestrian areas, building elevations, and a description or sample of materials to be used in construction. The applicant shall also submit a drawing that shows the location of buildings (with measurements) on adjacent lots.
      (2)   Traffic. All points of ingress and egress onto public roadways or alleys shall be shown, including anticipated location and size of all curb cuts.
      (3)   Parking layout. All proposed parking spaces, access to parking spaces, and other paved areas proposed on the site are to be indicated.
      (4)   Landscaping and site treatment. As applicable, proposed landscaping and other site design treatment, including lighting plans, shall be indicated.
   (b)   Site plan requirements for any exterior modification or structural alteration of any existing structure.
      (1)   A site plan, unless waived by the Planning Commission, is required, drawn to scale, illustrating the existing site in question; all surrounding buildings, all buildings on adjacent lots, and the proposed structural or exterior changes, including any changes in parking layout, landscaping, screening, fences, walkways, signs and other relevant structures and fixtures shall be shown. In addition, the relationship to surrounding structures, elevations showing the proposed changes, and a description or sample of materials to be used for this project may be required as described below.
      (2)   The Planning Commission may waive those plan requirements listed above upon determination that full compliance with the requirements is not necessary for a determination upon a specific application.
(c)   At the request of the applicant, site plan requirements described above may be submitted and acted upon in two phases as outlined in Section 1161.03 (d).
      (Ord. 11-2011. Passed 6-1-11.)