In reviewing an application for site plan review and approval the following standards shall apply:
(1) The site shall be developed so that all elements shall be harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to the size, shape, type and topography of the site and surrounding property.
(2) The site shall be developed so as not to impede the normal and orderly development, improvement, and use of surrounding property for uses permitted in this chapter.
(3) All buildings or groups of buildings shall be arranged to permit emergency vehicle access by some practical means to all sites.
(4) Every structure or dwelling unit shall have direct access to a public street or indirect access to a public street via an approved dedicated private street.
(5) Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that the addition or removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties, that controls are in place to minimize sedimentation and erosion, and that topographic alterations are minimized to accommodate storm water management.
(6) Provisions shall be made for the construction of storm sewer facilities including grading, gutters, piping, on-site storage, and treatment of turf as required to handle stormwater and prevent erosion.
(7) Secondary containment for above ground areas where hazardous substances are stored or used shall be provided as required by the city fire chief.
(8) Exterior lighting shall be designed and located so that the source of illumination is directed away from adjacent properties, the intensity of lighting is the minimum necessary, and the direction of lighting is downward as much as is possible and appropriate for the project.
(9) All loading and unloading areas, outside storage areas, and refuse receptacles shall be screened from casual view from the public rights-of-way and adjoining land uses.
(10) Site plans shall meet the driveway, traffic safety, and parking standards of the city in such manner as necessary to address the following:
a. Safe and efficient vehicular and non-vehicular circulation, including parking areas, non-motorized linkages to abutting parcels, uses, sidewalks, and trails.
b. Shared driveways and service drives.
c. Adequate and properly located utilities.
(11) Provisions shall be made for proposed common areas and public features to be reasonably maintained.
(12) The site plan submittal shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable requirements of this chapter, chapters 58 and 74, the building code, and county, state, and federal law.
(Ord. No. 152, 5-1-2006)