(a) All Uses of Property for One and Two-Family Dwellings.
(1) The application for a permit shall be accompanied by a site plan at an appropriate scale to indicate the following:
A. The size and shape of the property including property line dimensions, corners, easements, right-of-ways, and names of adjacent properties.
B. The size, shape, height, area, and location of all principal and accessory buildings. Dimensions from all buildings to adjacent property lines shall be indicated.
(2) Activities excluded from site plan review include:
A. Construction of accessory structures in conformance with zoning and building code requirements;
B. Additions and improvements to conforming principal and accessory structures in all residential districts, and additions and improvements to all other structures in all districts not involving a change in land use; and
C. Projects involving the construction of fences, walls, private swimming pools and signs in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map and/or zoning requirements of the City.
(b) Use of Property Other Than One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
(1) In addition to the above requirements, uses of all property other than one- and two-family dwellings in R3, TN, C, H, and M Districts, shall in addition to conforming to any and all regulations pertaining thereto that are specifically set forth in this chapter, be in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Commission. A site plan and site plan approval shall be required for the construction of all conforming principal use structures in commercial, industrial and public/semi-public zoning districts; the construction, expansion and/or renovation of structures in all districts involving a change in land use from that identified in the most recent Comprehensive Plan Existing Land Use Map; and construction and renovation proposals involving additional utility and/or infrastructure requirements.
(2) In addition, all public or semi-public buildings, all subdivision plans, and special exceptions shall be in accordance with a site plan approved by the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, as is necessary in cases where exceptions are granted. The site plan shall show in addition to any specific requirements set forth in the district regulations herein, the following:
A. The location of principal and accessory buildings.
B. Traffic circulation features within the site.
C. The location of vehicular access onto the site, or state highway occupancy permit if onto a state road.
D. Utilities connections: water, electric (show voltage), sewage, gas, phone.
E. The height and bulk of structures.
F. The provisions of off-street parking and loading facilities.
G. The provision of open space.
H. Drainage structures: culverts, catch basins, inlets, ditches, drain tile.
I. Drainage flow, catch basin size, and location of any storm sewers and discharge points from the site.
J. The landscaping, paving, fencing, walls and signs on the site.
K. Location, size, and content of all underground and above ground storage tanks.
L. Provide floor plans for all structures to be developed as part of this project.
M. Such additional information as may be required by the City.
(c) In considering any plan hereunder, the Planning Commission will endeavor to assure safety and convenience of traffic movement, harmonious and beneficial relationship of buildings and uses on the site as well as to contiguous properties and overall development in a manner not detrimental to the public at large, before giving a recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board (where exceptions are necessary).
(Ord. 5139. Passed 11-27-13.)