(a) The development standards of this section shall apply to new development and any collective, substantial expansion of existing structures. Substantial expansion of existing structures shall be defined as when the expansion of the structure meets or exceeds 25% of the square footage of the building footprint prior to expansion.
(b) Section 1216.06 shall apply to any size expansion of a structure where such expansion will decrease the setback between the structure and a residential zoning district.
(c) Where there is no expansion of a structure but the vehicular use area is expanded, the standards of § 1216.08 shall apply for the newly expanded areas of the vehicular use area.
(d) Exemptions. The following uses and activities shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
(1) Single-family, two-family, and three family dwellings shall be exempt from all sections of this chapter except for:
A. Section 1216.04; and
B. Section 1216.07(a).
(2) Any vehicular use area that contains five or fewer parking spaces.
(e) Planned developments. All development in a PD shall be subject to the standards of this chapter unless otherwise modified through the PD review and approval process.
(f) Landscape plan required.
(1) When a development is subject to the provisions of this section, a landscaping plan shall be submitted with a certificate of zoning compliance application.
(2) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with any application for alternative equivalent review if the request includes a variation of the landscaping standards of this chapter.
(3) The landscaping plan shall demonstrate how the development will comply with the provisions of this chapter, and shall include, at a minimum, the location, size, spacing, species, form, and quality of all existing and proposed materials intended to fulfill the requirements of this section. The landscaping plan should also illustrate topography, the location of all utilities, private irrigation wells and/or any proposed underground sprinkler system or hose bib attachments.
(Ord. O2018-02, passed 2-20-2018)