(A) Filing requirements. An application for a precise plan of design or site plan review shall be filed with the Community Development Department. The application shall contain the information required in the operating guidelines for design review issued by the Community Development Director.
(B) Plan preparation. Plans and landscape plans for projects that are larger than one acre shall be prepared by a registered architect and a licensed landscape architect respectively. The Community Development Director may waive the requirement of professional plan preparation in the case of minor remodeling or where the facts and circumstances of the proposed plan demonstrate that professional plan preparation would not substantially benefit the project.
(C) Minimum application submittal. The Community Development Director shall establish a list of minimum filing requirements for all applications consistent with division (D) below. Nothing shall require the Community Development Director, however, to require exhibits that do not have a direct bearing on the matter proposed, nor shall the Community Development Director be prohibited from requiring additional materials necessary to make an informed determination.
(D) Filing requirements for design review. The following specifies typical filing requirements for design review applications. The Community Development Director shall maintain a checklist of filing requirements which shall be reviewed and amended from time to time.
(1) Checklist. A completed checklist for applications containing the information as specified by the Community Development Director or designee. Such checklist may include, but is not limited to, the items in division (D)(2) through (8).
(2) Site plan. Copies of a fully dimensioned site plan, drawn to scale and showing:
(a) Location of existing and proposed structures, including signs, showing dimensions from property line;
(b) Location, size and species of existing trees or natural attributes;
(c) Location of off-street parking. The number of parking spaces (specifying handicapped, compact and regular spaces), type of paving, direction of traffic flow, parking stall dimensions, and areas for turning and maneuvering vehicles;
(d) Location and dimension of drive approaches, off-street loading areas, street and highway dedications;
(e) Refuse disposal and recycling;
(f) Location, height, and material of existing and/or proposed fences and walls;
(g) Means of screening all vents, pipes, antennas and machinery placed on roofs;
(h) Location, height and specifications of all existing and/or proposed exterior lighting;
(i) Location of all utility pipes, valves, vaults and similar appurtenances; and
(j) Location of structures on abutting lots showing dimensions to property line.
(3) Neighborhood analysis. Written and/or visual analysis for a 300-foot radius around the project site, showing the architectural styles in the vicinity as well as the number of one-story and two-story homes. This submittal requirement is applicable for projects located within the R-1 Zone that are subject to review by the Design Review Commission.
(4) Elevation drawings. Dimensioned and fully illustrating all sides of the proposed structures. These drawings shall include:
(a) Location of signs and size, height, color, material and type of illumination of all signs. A master sign plan shall be submitted when the development includes two units or more;
(b) Location, size and style of architectural features, such as awnings, doors, windows and other wall openings;
(c) All exterior surfacing materials and their colors.
(5) Landscape plan. A preliminary landscape plan showing the location and design of the following listed items:
(a) Existing trees (by species and size) proposed to be retained, removed or relocated on the site;
(b) Landscaped areas and the numbers, varieties and sizes of plant materials to be planted therein and all other landscape features;
(c) Softscape, hardscape (walkways, paving, textured concrete) and lighting.
(6) Colors and materials. A materials and colors board showing all colors and materials, with color chips and textures keyed to the principal plan elements where those components are found.
(7) Floor plans. Floor plans.
(8) Photo board. Showing subject site, two adjacent properties on either side, and three properties directly across the street(s).
(9) Rendering/illustration. One set of color elevation drawings or a color rendering. The City Planner may require, at his or her discretion, a computer model where such is necessary to evaluate scale, massing and architectural treatment.
(10) Curb cut applications for vacant property. To the extent not already covered by division (D)(2) through (6) above, applications submitted pursuant to § 100.030(B)(2) and (C)(1) shall contain relevant information relating to lighting design, gateway design, queuing distance, security gates, adjoining right-of-way improvements, street trees, improvements on abutting properties; trash collection access and screening; vertical grade differentials and transitions.
(E) Review and approval protocol. Application processes shall be governed by the procedure shown in Figure 153.353(A):
('65 Code, § 9-3.2504) (Ord. 449-C.S., passed 6-6-95; Am. Ord. 513-C.S., passed 3-20-01; Am. Ord. 552-C.S., passed 11-21-06; Am. Ord. 629-C.S., passed 10-4-16; Am. Ord. 639-C.S., passed 10-3-17; Am. Ord. 638-C.S., passed 10-17-17)