(A) Where the Zoning Administrator performs a site plan review process as specified in this subchapter, the Zoning Administrator shall not approve a site plan unless all of the uses, activities, structures, building, parking areas, drainage and other site conditions and improvements meet all applicable requirements of this chapter.
(B) Where the Planning Commission performs a site plan review process as specified in this subchapter, the Planning Commission shall not approve a site plan unless all of the uses, activities, structures, building, parking areas, drainage and other site conditions and improvements meet all other requirements of this chapter. The Planning Commission shall not approve a site plan unless all of the following additional standards are also met:
(1) The proposed use conforms to the uses permitted either by right or by special use permit in the respective zoning district;
(2) The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures conforms to the required yards, setbacks and height restrictions of the ordinance, unless waived by variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA);
(3) The proposed use conforms to all use and design provisions and requirements (if any) as found in this chapter for certain specific uses, unless waived by variance granted by ZBA;
(4) There is a proper relationship between the existing and proposed streets and highways within the vicinity in order to assure the safety and convenience of pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
(5) The proposed on-site buildings, structures and entryways are situated and designed to minimize adverse effects (upon owners and occupants of adjacent and surrounding properties) by providing for adequate design of access/egress, interior/exterior circulation, storm drainage, erosion, grading, lighting and parking, as specified by this chapter or any county or state law;
(6) As many natural features of the landscape shall be retained as possible where they can be useful to the development on the site or where they furnish a barrier or buffer between the project and adjoining properties (used for dissimilar purposes) or where they assist in preserving the general safety, health and appearance of the neighborhood (such as, controlling erosion or the discharge of storm waters and the like);
(7) Any adverse effects of the proposed developments and activities emanating therefrom upon adjoining residents or owners shall be minimized by appropriate screening, fencing or landscaping (as provided or required in this chapter);
(8) In the case where the current use is commercial or industrial, not publicly sewered, and the application is to change, convert, add or expand such commercial or industrial use, a statement from the county’s Health Department must be submitted certifying that the present on-site septic disposal system is adequate to meet the needs of the changed, converted, added or expanded use after development;
(9) All buildings and structures are accessible to emergency vehicles; and
(10) The site plan as approved is consistent with the intent and purpose of zoning, which is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare to encourage the use of lands in accordance with their character and adaptability; to avoid the overcrowding of population; to lessen congestion on the public roads and streets; to reduce hazards of life and property; and to facilitate the land use plan.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 6.3)