It is recommended that every applicant request informal preliminary discussion with the Director of Planning and Development in order to review the requirements of this ordinance prior to submitting an application for site plan review.
(a) Site Plan Review Procedures.
(1) Submittal. The applicant for site plan review shall submit twelve (12) copies of the site plan application, which shall include the items required by this ordinance. The application shall be submitted at least twelve (12) days prior to the meeting at which the plans will be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
An applicant may submit and request review of a preliminary application.
(2) Staff Review. Site plan applications shall be reviewed by the Director of Public Works, and Director of Planning and Development for compliance with all applicable regulations.
(3) Planning Commission Review. The Planning Commission shall review a site plan application at the regularly scheduled meeting occurring at least twelve (12) days after submittal of the application. The Commission may review an application in less than twelve (12) days after submittal if it determines that it is in the interest of the City.
If an applicant has submitted and requested review of a preliminary site plan application, then the Planning Commission may review and comment upon the application, but shall not take formal action upon such application. The Planning Commission may advise the applicant of the information which shall be required for review of a complete site plan application. Review of a preliminary site plan application shall not cause or imply any commitments, authorizations, or rights for the applicant.
If an applicant has submitted a complete site plan application, the Planning Commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the site plan application within a reasonable time.
Approval or disapproval shall be based on findings of fact consistent with the purposes of these regulations. The Planning Commission may attach conditions to the approval of the site plan application as may be reasonably required to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
Written approval of the site plan application shall be indicated by signature of the Chair of the Planning Commission on one or more copies of the site plan, notated with such amendments and conditions as the Planning Commission may require, and shall constitute authorization to proceed with issuance of required permits and construction in compliance with the approved site plan, provided that all conditions are satisfied and the site plan complies with all other requirements of law.
(4) Conditions Prior to Approval. Prior to the approval of the site plan, the developer shall post any bonds or other guarantees, present any dedication or easement plats, and comply with any other legally required conditions to the satisfaction of the Law Director. The Planning Commission may establish a condition that the developer shall execute a written development agreement to ensure compliance with this Chapter and with all other laws and regulations of the City. The form and content of the development agreement shall be as determined and approved by the Law Director.
(5) Expiration of Approval. Approval of a site plan by the Planning Commission shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of such approval unless construction has commenced according to the approved site plan. A single extension of site plan approval not to exceed six (6) months, may be given by the Planning Commission after written request by the applicant.
(6) Resubmittal. Subsequent to disapproval of a site plan, no applicant shall resubmit within a period of six (6) months from the date of disapproval, a site plan which the Planning Commission deems substantially similar to the previously disapproved site plan.
(Ord. 17-17 AC CMS. Passed 3-20-17.)