(a) Submission of Plans. Preliminary and final development plans shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission and the Engineer. Plans shall include:
(1) Survey. A survey of the property and topography, showing the land owned and proposed for development.
(2) Buildings. The locations, size, height and use of all main and accessory buildings and their general design and color.
(3) Traffic. The proposed system of circulation of vehicular traffic, including delivery trucks; details for connections to present streets; type of pavement; estimates of traffic volumes; plans for control of traffic in and around the center or mall.
(4) Utilities. The plans for all utility installations and connections and estimated requirements.
(5) Parking areas. A lay-out and estimate of the number of spaces, design features, type of pavement, location and type of lighting fixtures.
(6) Miscellaneous. Other site developments, including grading and drainage, designs of landscaped yards, planting areas and strips adjoining residential areas.
(7) Signs. The size, location and nature of outdoor signs shall first be approved by the Building Department.
(b) Approval of Plans. If the Planning Commission finds that preliminary plans are in accord with the Zoning Code and other ordinances of the City, such plans shall be submitted to Council for study and approval. After approval of preliminary plans by Council, final development plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission, City Engineer and Council for approval. No building permits shall be issued by the Commissioner of Buildings, until such development plans have been approved as provided herein. Failure to begin the construction of all or an independent component of the plan, within one year after the issuance of a permit, shall void the plan as approved unless an extension of time is granted by Council.
(Ord. 13-1973. Passed 6-25-73.)