A. General: An application for site plan approval shall be submitted to the City with the required review fee, as established by resolution of the City Council. The application shall be deemed complete upon filing the payment and all information required pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 17-4728, 10-3-2017)
B. Minor Site Plans: Minor site plans submitted for approval must include the following information:
1. Date of preparation and north arrow.
2. A scale no smaller than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100').
3. Legal description or street address of the property.
4. Name and address of the owner of record of the property, the applicant and the person(s) preparing the site plan, and the name and address of the applicant's attorney, if any.
5. Property lines with dimensions to the nearest one-tenth of a foot (1/10') and total square footage or acreage of the site.
6. Total number and types of dwelling units proposed, proposed uses for all building, total floor area of each building and any other information which may be necessary to determine the number of off street parking and loading spaces required by title 14, "Zoning Code", of this Code.
7. Location and exterior dimensions of all existing and proposed structures or additions, including setback distance from property boundary lines and distance between structures.
8. Location, grade and dimension of all existing and proposed paved surfaces, including parking and loading areas, entrance and exit drives, pedestrian walkways, bicycle storage areas, dividers, curbs, islands and other similar permanent improvements.
9. Location of all existing and proposed outdoor recycling, trash, solid waste, and dumpster areas and methods of screening such areas.
10. Location and type of all existing and proposed signs. Proposed signs may require a separate sign permit. (See title 14, chapter 5, article B, "Sign Regulations", of this Code.)
11. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and control of soil erosion for the development.
12. A landscaping plot plan is required indicating all existing trees eight inches (8") or larger in diameter measured at a point six inches (6") above the ground level. In addition, the plot plan must distinguish the existing or proposed trees or landscaping intended to satisfy tree requirements or screening requirements of this Code. (See subsection 14-5A-5I, "Landscaping And Tree Requirements Within Parking Areas", and title 14, chapter 5, article E, "Landscaping And Tree Standards", of this Code, and any other applicable screening required according to title 14, "Zoning Code", of this Code.)
13. Location of the following features of the site:
a. Streams and other water bodies, including wetlands.
b. Areas subject to flooding from a 100-year event.
14. Location, amount and type of proposed lighting, fences, walls or other screening.
15. A detailed lighting plan and photometrics layout which shows the location, type, height, and intensity of all existing and proposed exterior lighting on the property. The photometrics layout must show the foot-candles generated by all lights on the property and provide the total outdoor light output as measured in initial lumens from all bulbs used in outdoor light fixtures. The lighting plan and photometrics layout must comply with the standards specified in title 14, chapter 5, article G, "Outdoor Lighting Standards", of this Code.
16. Location and specifications for any existing or proposed aboveground or belowground storage facilities for any chemical, salts, flammable materials or hazardous materials.
17. Other data and information as may be reasonably required by the building official. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005; amd. Ord. 17-4728, 10-3-2017)
C. Major Site Plans: Submittal information for major site plans must include all the information contained in subsections A and B of this section, plus the following additional information: (Ord. 17-4728, 10-3-2017)
1. Existing and proposed contours at intervals not to exceed five feet (5'), provided at least two (2) contours are shown. Contours of neighboring properties must be provided when deemed necessary by the City.
2. When deemed necessary by the City, a complete stormwater runoff plan, including grades and/or elevations of storm sewer systems, direction of surface flow, detention areas, outlet control structures and devices and stormwater calculations. (See title 16, chapter 3, article G, "Stormwater Collection, Discharge And Runoff", of this Code.)
3. Location and size of existing and proposed utilities, including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas, electrical telephone, cable TV, plus all existing or proposed fire hydrants.
4. A typical cross section of all proposed streets, alleys and parking areas showing roadway location, type of curb and gutter, paving and sidewalks to be installed.
5. A complete traffic circulation and parking plan. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005; amd. Ord. 17-4728, 10-3-2017)
6. Within twenty four (24) hours of submitting an application for major site plan approval, the applicant shall post notice on the subject property of intent to develop on the site. The notice to be posted will be provided by the City and shall be posted as directed by the City. For major site plans involving any additions or alterations to existing development containing over twelve (12) residential units, the applicant, within twenty four (24) hours of submitting an application for major site plan approval, shall mail written notice to all current occupants of the development property informing them of the application and intention to develop on the site, the anticipated construction timeline, and phasing of the project. The applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the City that such notice requirements have been satisfied before the application will be considered complete.
7. For major site plans involving any additions or alterations to existing development containing over twelve (12) residential units, the applicant shall submit an occupant transition plan if there are any occupants of the development on the date the application is submitted. Such a plan must include the number of current occupants; a general description of current contractual obligations between the owner and the occupant(s); when any leasehold interest expires; and a construction timeline and phasing plan. (Ord. 17-4728, 10-3-2017)