All of the following information is required for site plan review application submittal, except where the City Planning Official determines that some information is not pertinent and therefore is not required.
(A) General submission requirements.
(1) Information required for Type II or Type III review. As applicable (see §§ 153.205 through 153.210).
(2) Public facilities and services impact study. The impact study shall quantify and assess the effect of the development on public facilities and services. The city shall advise as to the scope of the study. The study shall address, at a minimum: the transportation system, including required improvements for vehicles and pedestrians; the drainage system; the parks system; water system; and sewer system. For each system and type of impact, the study shall propose improvements necessary to meet city requirements.
(3) Traffic impact analysis. As may be required by the city or other roadway authority.
(B) Site plan review information. In addition to the general submission requirements an applicant for site plan review shall provide the following information, as deemed applicable by the City Planning Official. The City Planning Official may request any information that he or she needs to review the proposal and prepare a complete staff report and recommendation to the approval body:
(1) Site analysis map. The site analysis map shall contain the following information, as the City Planning Official deems applicable:
(a) The applicant’s entire property and the surrounding property to a distance sufficient to determine the location of the development in the city and the relationship between the proposed development site and adjacent property and development. The property boundaries, dimensions and gross area shall be identified;
(b) Topographic contour lines at two-foot intervals for slopes, except where the Public Works Director determines that larger intervals will be adequate for steeper slopes;
(c) Identification of slopes greater than 15%, with slope categories identified in 5% increments (e.g., 0%-5%, >5%-10%, >10%-15%, >15%-20% and so forth);
(d) The location and width of all public and private streets, drives, sidewalks, pathways, rights-of-way and easements on the site and adjoining the site;
(e) Potential natural hazard areas, including, as applicable, the base flood elevation identified on FEMA flood insurance rate maps or as otherwise determined through site specific survey, areas subject to high water table, and areas designated by the city, county or state as having a potential for geologic hazards;
(f) Areas subject to overlay zones;
(h) Site features, including existing structures, pavement, large rock outcroppings, areas having unique views and drainage ways, canals and ditches;
(i) The location, size and species of trees and other vegetation (outside proposed building envelope) having a caliper (diameter) of six inches greater at four feet above grade;
(j) North arrow, scale, names and addresses of all persons listed as owners of the subject property on the most recently recorded deed; and
(k) Name and address of project designer, engineer, surveyor and/or planner, if applicable.
(2) Proposed site plan. The site plan shall contain the following information:
(a) The proposed development site, including boundaries, dimensions and gross area;
(b) Features identified on the existing site analysis maps that are proposed to remain on the site;
(c) Features identified on the existing site map, if any, which are proposed to be removed or modified by the development;
(d) The location and dimensions of all proposed public and private streets, drives, rights-of-way and easements;
(e) The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, utilities, pavement and other improvements on the site. Setback dimensions for all existing and proposed buildings shall be provided on the site plan;
(f) The location and dimensions of entrances and exits to the site for vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access;
(g) The location and dimensions of all parking and vehicle circulation areas (show striping for parking stalls and wheel stops);
(h) Pedestrian and bicycle circulation areas, including sidewalks, internal pathways, pathway connections to adjacent properties and any bicycle lanes or trails;
(i) Loading and service areas for waste disposal, loading and delivery;
(j) Outdoor recreation spaces, common areas, plazas, outdoor seating, street furniture and similar improvements;
(k) Location, type and height of outdoor lighting;
(l) Location of mail boxes, if known;
(m) Name and address of project designer, if applicable;
(n) Locations of bus stops and other public or private transportation facilities; and
(o) Locations, sizes and types of signs.
(3) Architectural drawings. Architectural drawings, as applicable:
(a) Building elevations with dimensions;
(b) Building materials, colors and type; and
(c) Name and contact information of the architect or designer.
(4) Preliminary grading plan. A preliminary grading plan prepared by a registered engineer shall be required for development sites one-half acre or larger, or where otherwise required by the city. The preliminary grading plan shall show the location and extent to which grading will take place, indicating general changes to contour lines, slope ratios, slope stabilization proposals and location and height of retaining walls, if proposed. Surface water detention and treatment plans may also be required, in accordance with § 153.189.
(a) The location and height of existing and proposed fences, buffering or screening materials;
(b) The location of existing and proposed terraces, retaining walls, decks, patios, shelters and play areas;
(c) The location, size and species of the existing and proposed plant materials (at time of planting);
(d) Existing and proposed building and pavement outlines;
(e) Specifications for soil at time of planting, irrigation if plantings are not drought-tolerant (may be automatic or other approved method of irrigation) and anticipated planting schedule; and
(f) Other landscaping information as deemed appropriate by the City Planning Official. An arborist’s report may be required for sites with mature trees that are to be retained and protected.
(6) Deed restrictions. Copies of all existing and proposed restrictions or covenants, including those for roadway access control.
(7) Narrative. Letter or narrative report documenting compliance with the applicable approval criteria contained in § 153.229.
(8) Traffic impact analysis. When required, shall be prepared in accordance with the road authority’s requirements.
(9) Other information determined by the City Planning Official. The city may require studies or exhibits prepared by qualified professionals to address specific site features or project impacts (e.g., traffic, noise, environmental features, natural hazards and the like), as necessary to determine a proposal’s conformance with this chapter.
(Ord. 1267, passed 1-3-2012)