(a) Application. An application for a minor site plan shall be filed by the applicant with the authorization of the property owner on a form provided by the Zoning Officer. In order to defray the cost of examination of plans and inspection, the applicant shall pay a fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted and approved by City Council.
(b) Submittal Requirements.
(1) A sketch plan showing boundary information, existing and proposed development, existing and proposed easements, rights-of-way, and utilities, including storm water drainage.
(2) The sketch plan shall indicate buildings, service areas, parking, fencing, landscaping, and all required setbacks.
(3) All parking and loading areas shall be shown, including typical dimensions of parking stalls, aisles and loading spaces.
(4) All driveways and curb cuts shall be indicated, including major aisle ways and service routes. Pedestrian circulation shall also be indicated.
(5) Handling of all waste and refuse materials shall be indicated.
(6) Proposed landscaping shall be shown, as per the zoning code.
(7) Signage may be required to be shown, as per the zoning code.
(8) All exterior lighting shall be shown, including parking lot, pedestrian, and building accent lighting. Lighting intensity and installation height shall be indicated.
(9) Exterior building design and surface treatments shall be indicated, including building material and color. Color and material samples shall also be made available for inspection.
(c) Procedure.
(1) Any applicant requesting approval of a minor site plan as defined herein shall submit to the Zoning Officer four copies and one digital copy of the application, including the items specified in Section 1108.04(b) Submittal Requirements and the prescribed fee.
(2) Within 30 days of filing a complete application, the Zoning Officer shall approve the application for site plan review based upon adopted regulations and standards, design guidelines contained herein or determine that the application is a major site plan. If the application is determined to be a major site plan, the Zoning Officer will schedule a review by Planning Commission.
(d) Action and Effect. Upon approval of a minor site plan, the Zoning Officer shall issue a zoning certificate. The zoning certificate shall be valid for 12 months from the date it is issued. Authority to proceed pursuant to a zoning certificate shall lapse unless the action authorized by the zoning certificate is commenced within 12 months after the zoning certificate is issued.
(Ord. 01-81. Passed 1-15-02; Ord. 2015-05. Passed 2-17-15.)