The following procedures shall be used to secure approval of site development plans:
(a) A Preliminary Site Plan together with an application and application fee shall be filed with the Community Development Coordinator. Copies of the Preliminary Site Plan and application will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and Village Engineer for review.
(b) Within thirty (30) days of submission, the Planning and Zoning Board shall hold a public hearing to consider the Preliminary Site Plan and to report its recommendations to the Community Development Coordinator. At least ten (10) days' advance notice of the hearing shall be given to the applicant and all contiguous property owners. The Planning and Zoning Board shall review the Preliminary Site Plan, authorize any conditions for approval, and make a recommendation for action to the Community Development Coordinator. The Community Development Coordinator shall thereafter act on the Preliminary Site Plan and notify the applicant in writing of his/her decision, along with any requested changes and/or conditions to the Preliminary Site Plan noted thereto.
(c) Within six (6) months of notice of approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, unless otherwise extended by the Planning and Zoning Board for good cause shown, the applicant shall submit a Final Site Plan to the Community Development Coordinator. Copies of the Final Site Plan will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and Village Engineer for review. Copies of the Final Site Plan shall also be forwarded to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and recommendation. These include, but are not limited to, Village Fire, Police and Street Departments, ODOT, and/or the Ohio EPA.
(d) Within forty-five (45) days of submission, the Planning and Zoning Board shall hold a public hearing to consider the Final Site Plan and to report its recommendations to the Community Development Coordinator. At least ten (10) days' advance notice of the hearing shall be given to the applicant and all contiguous property owners. The Planning and Zoning Board shall review the Final Site Plan, authorize any conditions for approval, and make a recommendation for action to the Community Development Coordinator. The Community Development Coordinator shall thereafter act on the Final Site Plan and notify the applicant in writing of his/her decision.
(e) Final approval shall be designated by the written signature of the Community Development Coordinator on the Final Site Plan, in addition to issuance of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance upon approval by the Village Engineer. Prior to final approval, the applicant shall post any required bonds and applicable fees. Approval of a Final Site Plan shall expire within twelve (12) months, unless building permits have been obtained for construction in accordance therewith. A single extension, not to exceed six (6) months, may be given by the Planning and Zoning Board upon written request. No construction or site improvements shall be initiated until the Final Site Plan has been approved.
(f) Upon satisfactory completion of all work described under this Planning and Zoning Code, Village Council shall release all remaining bonds submitted by applicants in accordance with Chapter 1177.
(Ord. 19-20. Passed 11-4-20.)