It shall be unlawful for any person:

1.

To construct, erect or alter the exterior of any building or structure; or

2.

To develop, change or improve any land; or

3.

To alter land use;

Except in accordance with a site plan which has been submitted and approved in pursuant to this chapter. A site plan shall not be required for property in the Open Space and Reserved (O-S) Zoning District.

(Ord. No. 10-15, 1-2011)

Site plans shall be classified into one (1) of the following categories:

Plot plan. A plot plan may be submitted when the development proposal involves one (1) or more of the following and the construction disturbs less than one (1) acre of land:

1.

A single-family residential dwelling unit or a duplex residential dwelling unit, or

2.

An accessory structure or minor building addition which is less than ten (10) percent of the existing building footprint, or

3.

A change in vehicular access point in an existing development, or

4.

An expansion of a parking lot by not more than five (5) percent of the existing square footage.

Plot plans shall be drawn to scale and clearly depict the location of the property lines and the proposed location and the total square footage of the following:

1.

The new structure, accessory structure or addition.

2.

Change of vehicular access point.

3.

Expanded parking area.

A development proposal involving an assembly, educational, institutional or hazardous use as defined by the International Building Code shall be prepared by and contain the signed seal of the appropriate licensed professional registered in the State of Tennessee. The plot plan submitted as part of the building plan application review documents will meet these requirements with no additional submittal.

Minor site plan. A minor site plan shall be submitted when the development proposal disturbs a site of less than one (1) acre. A minor site plan shall be drawn to a scale of no greater than one (1) inch equals thirty (30) feet and shall contain sufficient information to demonstrate the site is properly zoned and can meet all applicable zoning and site development regulations. Minor site plans shall be prepared by and contain the signed seal of the appropriate licensed professional registered in the State of Tennessee.

Minor site plans shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

1.

Development name and address.

2.

Developer name and contact information.

3.

Property owner name and contact information if different than the developer.

4.

Name, contact information, seal and signature of the professional preparing the plan.

5.

Property boundary with courses and distances.

6.

Area and present zoning of tract.

7.

Building setbacks, easements and other property restrictions.

8.

FEMA flood information including flood zone designation, open floodway, 100-year flood elevation.

9.

Existing and proposed buildings, structures and facilities. Building, structure and facility information should include square footage, number of stories, number of dwelling units, entrances/exits, and floor elevations.

10.

Existing and proposed site improvements such as sidewalks, curbing, parking areas including number/layout and handicap spaces/aisles, travel aisles, entrances/exits, loading areas, utilities, retaining walls and site signage.

11.

Existing and proposed drainage features such as storm sewer systems/structures, sinkholes, ponds, natural and artificial watercourses, channels, streams and other waterbodies.

12.

Storm water mitigation plan and associated calculations (when required).

13.

Landscaping per city requirements.

14.

Lighting plan per city requirements.

15.

Erosion and sediment control plan.

16.

Refuse collection location.

Major site plan. A major site plan shall be submitted when the proposed development will disturb one (1) acre or more. Major site plans shall be drawn to a scale of no greater than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet; be prepared and contain the signed seal of the appropriate licensed professional registered in the State of Tennessee; and shall contain sufficient information to demonstrate the site is properly zoned and can meet all applicable site-related regulations inclusive of but not limited to the information required for minor site plans and the following:

1.

Erosion and sediment control design per the city's ordinance including the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

2.

Existing and proposed topography within one hundred (100) feet of the development with a minimum two (2) foot contour interval.

3.

Water quality design per the city's ordinance including the required drainage study/calculations.

4.

Traffic impact study (when required).

1.

A completed minor or major site plan submittal shall consist of the site plan application form, copies as required by the city, an electronic copy of required plan, and the application fee. A pre-submission conference is recommended but not required.

2.

A site plan shall be reviewed and processed administratively unless it is submitted as part of a development proposal requiring Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals approval.

3.

No building permit will be issued until site plan is approved.

Prior to approval of the site plan, the city may require surety for public infrastructure improvements. The surety shall be submitted in a form and in the amount established by the City.

The City will inspect all construction. One (1) copy of the approved site plan and associated documents shall be kept on-site and made available to the city when requested. The owner or developer shall provide adequate on-site supervision during construction by a person familiar with the approved site plan requirements, city, state and federal regulations, construction methods who shall have the authority to make decision regarding construction of the project.

Construction or development may begin upon the approval of a site plan and acquisition of construction permits.

An approved site plan shall become null and void if no significant work or development has occurred on the site within twelve (12) months after the site plan is approved. Upon written request, the City Manager may grant an extension not to exceed twelve (12) months.

The City Manager or his designee may approve minor modifications to the site plan provided that:

1.

The modifications comply with the Zoning Ordinance; and

2.

The modifications are consistent with the original intent of the site plan.

Any deviation from an approved site plan without the prior written approval of the City Manager or his designee shall require the submission of a new site plan, and may result in a termination of all construction activities until the new site plan is approved.

The application fee for a site plan shall be as fixed from time to time by the City Council.