(a) Prior to the preparation of final plans for any project in an Apartment District and the issuance of building permits for the construction or alteration of buildings therein, there shall be filed with the Chief Building Inspector plans and other data which shall provide for an integrated and harmonious design of buildings, adequate and properly arranged facilities for off-street parking space entirely off the public right of way of any public street, adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping and screen planting, public water, sewer and storm water drainage and other facilities as may be necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and comfort.
(b) If the Chief Building Inspector finds that such preliminary plans and other data comply with the requirements of this chapter, it shall approve such preliminary plans and authorize the preparation of the final construction plans in accordance with such approved preliminary plans. The final construction plans shall be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector for approval and shall be approved if they are in compliance with such approved preliminary plans, all requirements of this chapter and all applicable requirements of the Codified Ordinances. Upon such approval by the Chief Building Inspector, the required building permits shall be issued upon the payment of the standard fees.
(Ord. 2012-15. Passed 3-20-12.)