(A) The requirement for the submission of an environmental impact assessment, in accordance with § 157.048 during the rezoning, special land use, and/or site plan review process is to provide relevant information concerning the environmental, economic, social, and cultural effects a project may have on the community.
(B) (1) Also, this information should provide the data needed by the village to make a rational determination on the request.
(2) Such data is necessary to minimize pollution, retain environmental resources, and to investigate the adequacy of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, water, and transportation system.
(C) An environmental assessment providing the information and data specified herein, shall be submitted by the applicant and prepared and reviewed at the expense of the applicant:
(1) Whenever a request for rezoning or site plan approval is submitted, whichever shall occur first, for parcels having an area of 20 acres or greater;
(2) Whenever a request for rezoning is not consistent with the Village’s Master Plan;
(3) Whenever a development of 150,000 square feet of gross floor area or greater is submitted for site plan review;
(4) Whenever a development of 200 dwelling units or greater is submitted for site plan review;
(5) For any special land use in the M Industrial District;
(6) Whenever required for a special land use; or
(7) For a site containing significant wetlands, steep slopes or other natural features, as determined by the Zoning Official.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. 339, passed 4-15-2001; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)