(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide adequate review by the Planning Commission of proposed commercial and industrial development in those zoning districts where the uses permitted are of such a nature because of their size, scale or effect of surrounding property, that review of specific plans is deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(b) Application. In addition to submitting the plans and other data required by the Inspector of Buildings, an applicant for a zoning permit in any district requiring site plan approval shall submit a plan of development to the Planning Commission as provided in division (c) of this section.
(c) Final Site Plan Requirements. No zoning permit, building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the addition or construction or use of any building in such district except in accordance with a plan of development approved by the Planning Commission. Eight copies of site plans must be submitted to the Inspector of Buildings at least two weeks prior to scheduling a Planning Commission meeting. Such site plans shall show the following:
(1) Location and height of existing and proposed buildings and structures;
(2) Accessory buildings and uses;
(3) Off-street parking and loading areas including lane and other pavement markings to direct and control parking and circulation and including the location of signs related to parking and traffic control;
(4) Adjacent streets;
(5) Adjacent property including buildings, parking and drives within 200 feet of the site;
(6) Arrangement of internal and in-out traffic movement including access roads and drives;
(7) Fences, walls, signs, lighting;
(8) Sanitary sewers, water and other utilities;
(9) Drainage provisions;
(10) Four elevations including a front, rear and two side elevations, together with additional views or cross sections, if necessary, to indicate completely the exterior appearance of the structure. All elevations shall be drawn to the same scale, which shall be not less than one-eighth of an inch to the foot, except that the front elevation may be drawn to a larger scale. Each elevation shall show the accurate location of windows, doors, shutters, chimneys, porches and other architectural features, all materials and finishes, an accurate finish grade line, existing topography and major vegetation features;
(11) Proposed grading, landscaping and screening plans;
(12) Dimensions of all buildings, setbacks, parking, drives and walkways;
(13) Other features necessary for the elevation of the development plan as deemed necessary by the Inspector of Buildings or Planning Commission.
All plans shall be drawn to scale and at the scale shown on the drawing. The site plans will be reviewed by the Inspector of Buildings and submitted to the Planning Commission for review as outlined in this chapter.
(d) Planning Commission Consideration.
(1) The Commission shall consider the location of buildings, parking areas and other features with respect to the topography of the lot and existing natural features such as streams and large trees; the efficiency, adequacy and safety of the proposed layout of internal streets and driveways, the location of the green area provided; the adequacy of location, landscaping and screening of the parking lots; and such other matters as the Commission may find to have a material bearing upon the stated standards and objectives of the various district regulations.
(2) The Planning Commission may, at its discretion, require a review of the building plans by an architect designated by the Planning Commission, at a cost to be borne by the applicant. The architect shall review all proposals submitted for review and shall form an opinion as to whether the proposal complies with the architectural standards of the Village. The architect's opinions and recommendations shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for their consideration. The architect's recommendation may include suggested modifications to the proposed plans so that, in the opinion of the architect, the proposal complies with established standards.
(3) The Commission shall determine if a proposed plan of development either meets of does not meet the regulations, standards and purposes of these regulations, and it shall approve or disapprove the plan and submit its findings in writing to the applicant within 60 days after having received the site plan.
(e) Final Approval of Site Plan. A plan of development shall remain valid for a period of 12 months following the date of its approval. If at the end of that time, construction shall not have begun, then such plan of development shall be considered as having lapsed and shall be of no effect unless resubmitted to the Commission and reapproved. All construction and development under any building permit shall be in accordance with the approved site development plan. Any departure from such plan shall be cause for revocation of a zoning permit. Any changes in an approved plan shall be resubmitted for approval in accordance with this division.
(f) Preliminary Plans. The applicant may meet informally with the Planning Commission to review preliminary plans prior to preparing final plans pursuant to division (c) of this section.
(Ord. 2004-13. Passed 3-16-04.)