The construction of new and/or modified parking lot areas, except those associated with new development projects, shall require the submission of a parking lot permit application for approval by the Community Development Director or Director's designee. The application shall include the following:
(a) Parking Lot Permit Application Form
(b) Proof of Ownership or Ownership Affidavit
(c) Site Plan that includes the number of parking spaces with landscaping and drive/ aisle area to scale
(d) Stormwater Management Plan and Report (Includes Stormwater Calculations (Refer to Chapter 961 of the Springfield Codified Ordinances)
(e) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required for sites that disturb one (1) acre or more
(f) Notice of Intent (NOI) from Ohio EPA for sites that disturb one (1) acre or more
(g) Application Fee = $150, plus $1.00 per parking space. (Additional review fees apply if more than one (1) acre of land is disturbed - see Chapter 961)
If the Director or Director's Designee determines that the proposed parking lot meets the applicable requirements of this Chapter the Director or Director's Designee shall issue a parking lot permit.
Upon approval of the parking lot permit application the owner/developer has six (6) months to complete the construction of the new commercial parking area. The owner/developer shall notify the Community Development Director or the Director's designee of the completion of construction activities. At that time the Community Development Director or Director's designee and the City Engineer or the Engineer's designee will inspect the lot and determine whether it conforms to the approved plans. If the commercial parking area construction has been approved, the Community Development Director or Director's designee will issue a certificate of completion to the owner/developer of the commercial parking area.
(Ord. 15-42. Passed 2-17-15.)