(a) (1) In order to administer the provisions of this Zoning Code and to evaluate development plans in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, this chapter shall apply to new property development and any collective substantial expansion of existing structures except for individual single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings (duplexes). Substantial expansion of existing structures shall be defined based on the criteria established below:
When Existing Structure is.... | A Substantial Expansion is.... |
0 - 1,000 sq. ft. | 50% or greater |
1,001 - 10,000 sq. ft. | 40% or greater |
10,001 - 25,000 sq. ft. | 30% or greater |
25,001 - 50,000 sq. ft. | 20% or greater |
50,001 sq. ft. and larger | 10% or greater |
(2) Parking lot projects. Parking lot expansion projects and new parking lot projects which increase the number of (net) new parking stalls or increases the amount of impervious surface on a site shall be reviewed and approved for compliance by the Building Commissioner after following the standards set forth in this chapter. Parking lot projects shall only be required to submit a final development plan for review and consideration. Any applicable standards found in Chapters 1149
and 1151
shall also be satisfied.
A. On any parking lot development plan application, the Building Commissioner may elect to refer the application to the Planning Commission for consideration and decision-making authority.
(b) Furthermore, no building shall be erected or structurally altered on any lot or parcel in cases where a development plan review is required as set forth in this Zoning Code, except in accordance with the regulations of this section and all other applicable sections within this Zoning Code and an approved development plan.
(c) Submission and approval of a preliminary and final development plan is required before a building permit may be issued. Formal submission and approval of a development plan includes following the review procedures and submission requirements set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 2022-24.Passed 5-24-22; Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-27-23.)