Site Plans are required for most new construction and redevelopment projects. There are two types of Site Plans (1) Major Site Plans; and (2) Minor Site Plans. The type of Site Plan required depends on the scope of the project.
(a) Major Site Plans. Major Site Plans require approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A Major Site Plan is required and shall be submitted for any of the following:
(1) A development involving new building construction with the exception of one or two family residential and accessory structures; developments located in a planned district which has an approved Final Development Plan; and an accessory building associated with non-single family residential uses which require a Conditional Use Permit.
(2) A development involving an addition of more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of a structure.
(3) A development involving the construction of more than 10,000 square feet of impervious surface;
(4) A development that is adjacent to or that includes any waterway;
(5) Any development adjacent to an existing residential zoning district;
(6) A development which conflicts with an adopted municipal plan;
(7) The redevelopment of a non-conforming site or site which does not meet the current development standards of the zoning district in which it is located or the modification of existing buildings, parking, or curb cuts at the site;
(8) The addition or modification of three or more curb cuts;
(9) A development which generates sufficient volumes of traffic, unusual patterns, or types of traffic that result in lowering the level of service of affected streets or intersections as determined by the Zoning Administrator and/or Director of Engineering; or,
(10) Unusual or unique developments that in the professional opinion of the Zoning Administrator and/or Director of Engineering warrant review of the Planning and Zoning Commission even if the project does not warrant Major Site Plan review.
(b) Minor Site Plans. Minor Site Plans are approved by the Zoning Administrator and do not require action of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A Minor Site Plan is required and shall be submitted for the following:
(1) A development involving an addition of 25 percent or less of the gross floor area of a structure provided the amount of square footage does not exceed 50,000 square feet;
(2) A development involving the construction or modification of an impervious surface (including parking lots) up to and including 10,000 square feet;
(3) The addition or modification of up to two curb cuts;
(4) The addition or modification of dock doors;
(5) Modification of no more than 50 percent of the landscaping approved as a part of a Major Site Plan or other previously approved landscape plan; and,
(6) Modification of a site's stormwater retention or detention areas.
(Ord. 37-15. Passed 6-22-15.)