(A) In addition to the above minimum requirements, the owner or developer of property abutting a residential district shall prepare a Site Plan showing the ultimate proposed development. The Site Plan drawn to scale shall, at a minimum, show landscaping, buildings and structures, vehicular and pedestrian access and enough of the surrounding area to indicate the relationship of the proposed development to the adjacent residential uses. The purpose of the Site Plan is to allow an evaluation of how residential uses adjacent to the subject property will be impacted by the proposed development or use. The nature of impacts to be considered shall include appearance, noise, odor, and light and fire, traffic, and other hazards.
(B) The Site Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review and comment. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council and the City Council upon receiving and reviewing the Planning Commission’s recommendation, shall make a decision whether or not to approve the Site Plan as a basis for development of the subject property. The issuance of a building permit or permits concerning development on the subject property shall be contingent on an approved Site Plan filed with the city.
(Ord. 395, passed 7-6-2010)