(A) A preliminary site plan (nine copies) may be submitted for review by the Planning Commission prior to final site plan submittal. The purpose of such procedure is to allow discussion between the applicant and the Planning Commission, to better inform the applicant of the acceptability of the proposed plans prior to incurring extensive engineering and other costs which might be necessary for final site plan approval.
(B) Preliminary site plans shall include the following, unless deemed unnecessary by the Zoning Administrator:
(1) Small scale sketch of properties, streets, and use of land within one-half mile of the area;
(2) A site plan at a scale of not more than one inch equals 100 feet showing all existing or proposed arrangement of:
(a) Existing adjacent streets and proposed streets;
(b) Lots;
(c) Parking lots and access points;
(d) Proposed buffer strips or screening;
(e) Natural characteristics including, but not limited to, open space, stands of trees, brooks, ponds, floodplains, hills, and similar natural assets both on the subject property and within 100 feet of the property lines;
(f) Location of any signs not attached to the building;
(g) Existing and proposed buildings; and
(h) General topographical features including contour intervals no greater than ten feet.
(3) A narrative describing:
(a) The overall objectives of the proposed development;
(b) Number of acres allocated to each proposed use and gross area in building, structures, parking, public and/or private streets and drives, and open space;
(c) Dwelling unit densities by type, if applicable;
(d) Proposed method of providing sewer and water service, as well as other public and private utilities; and
(e) Proposed method of providing storm drainage.
(C) The Planning Commission shall review the preliminary site plan and make such recommendations to the applicant that will likely cause the plan to be in conformance with the review standards required by § 155.100
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)