The provisions of this Article apply to:
A. All new construction which is listed in the use classification charts for the underlying land use districts that require a Site Plan and Design Review.
B. Expansions which exceed the thresholds of Table 4.5 and are permitted subject to a Site Plan and Design Review as specified in the use classification charts for the underlying land use district shall require a Site Plan and Design Review.
TABLE 4.5 SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW EXPANSION THRESHOLDS | ||
Square Footage Of Existing Building | Maximum Square Footage | Maximum Percentage |
up to 5,000 | 1250 sq ft | 50% |
5,001 - 10,000 | 2000 sq ft | 50% |
10,001 + | 2500 sq ft | 50% |
C. Change in use of an existing building
D. Projects which fall within the thresholds of the Site Plan and Design Review shall comply with the General Plan, the Development Code and applicable Town Ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to:
1. Half (1/2) width street improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, median islands and pavement) on all streets fronting the project, pursuant to the Yucca Valley General Plan Circulation Element. For projects that are a change in use of an existing structure, half-width street improvements are only required when total vehicle trips are estimated to increase a minimum of 200 vehicle trips per day compared to the trip generation from prior site use.
2. Onsite water retention of the incremental increase
3. Dedication of easements for drainage facilities, streets, trails, avigation easements as required by this code and any adopted plans.
4. Improvements to drainage facilities except as defined by the parameters of the Council policies regarding drainage facilities.
5. Assessment Districts Formation (including Landscape and Lighting, Street and Drainage Community Facilities District and Public Safety)
6. Utility Undergrounding, pursuant to adopted standards
7. Landscaping and Landscaping Plan regulations (greater than 500 square feet of landscape area require approval by Hi Desert Water District)
8. Commercial Design Guidelines
9. Outdoor Lighting regulations
10 Parking and screening requirements
11. Sign regulations
12. All other Development Code regulations
E. Expansions which fall within the thresholds specified in Table 4.5 shall be processed as a Land Use Compliance Review, pursuant to Chapter 9.66
. (Ord. 243, 10-15-2013; Ord. 311, 2-20-2024)