It is the purpose of this article to require site plan review approval for certain developments, buildings, structures and uses that may have significant impact on traffic patterns, adjacent parcels, and the character of the neighborhood and city.

(Code 2001, § 16.12(1))

An approved site plan shall be required prior to approval/issuance of the following according to the each designated process:

(1)

Conditional use permits. The site plan shall be reviewed as part of the conditional use permit process outlined in section 40-361. The site plan shall include all information listed in section 40-177.

(2)

Building permits in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. The site plan shall be reviewed by the plan commission. In addition to building code requirements, issuance of a building permit shall be based on an approved site plan. The site plan shall include all information listed in section 40-177.

(3)

Planned unit development (PUD) zoning districts. The procedure for approval of the site plan for a PUD shall include the following:

a.

Initial discussion with the plan commission to determine general feasibility of the PUD district.

b.

Preliminary review of the site plan/PUD according to the requirements of section 40-177 by the plan commission. The plan commission may recommend approval, approval with revisions, or denial of the site plan/PUD to the city council.

c.

After plan commission review, a public hearing shall be held by the city council. After public input, the city council may approve, approve with revisions, or deny the preliminary site plan/PUD.

d.

Final approval of the site plan/PUD district in all its terms and details by the city council based on consistency with the preliminary site plan/PUD as approved. The final site plan/PUD shall include all information within section 40-178.

(Code 2001, § 16.12(2))

The following information shall be provided by the applicant in adequate detail to satisfy the plan commission and city council where applicable:

(1)

A narrative statement describing the development character, all intended uses, and operation of any business.

(2)

An accurate map of the property, including topography and the relationship to surrounding properties.

(3)

A general development plan showing at least the following information in sufficient detail:

a.

The size, arrangement, and location of any proposed lots.

b.

All existing and proposed public and private roads, sidewalks, paths, driveways, parking facilities, signage, lighting, and landscaping. All roads, parking/loading areas and walks shall be paved with hard surface material meeting applicable specifications of the public works department.

c.

The type, size, height, and location of any existing or proposed structures, including setbacks.

(4)

Appropriate statistical data on the size of the development, residential density, ratio of various land uses, open space calculations, estimated cost of structures, and any other pertinent data.

(5)

Building plans and architectural drawings of all proposed structures in sufficient detail such that the uses, scale, and aesthetic nature of the buildings can be determined.

(6)

Additional site plan requirements for planned unit developments:

a.

All maps shall include a minimum of 300 feet of the area surrounding the proposed district's boundaries.

b.

Commercial buildings shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from all PUD boundaries.

c.

The location of sewer and water mains in relation to proposed PUD districts shall be illustrated.

d.

The location of recreational and open space areas and areas reserved or dedicated for public uses such as school, park, etc., shall be shown. Any part of the project area not used for buildings or other structures, or for parking, loading or access ways shall be landscaped with grass, trees, shrubs, or pedestrian walks. Reasonable additional requirements as to landscaping, lighting, signs or other advertising devices, screening, access ways, building setbacks and height limitations may be imposed by the city council for the protection of adjoining residential property.

e.

Any architectural design standards that will be employed for development of the PUD.

f.

General outline of intended organizational structure related to property owner's association, deed restrictions and private provisions of common services.

g.

The names of the owners and developers of the development site and the mailing addresses and telephone numbers of all parties.

(Code 2001, § 16.12(3))

In addition to the site plan requirements in section 40-177, the following information shall be provided by the applicant in adequate detail to satisfy the city council for approval of the final planned unit development district:

(1)

A plat of survey of the planned unit development district with a recordable legal description, including all existing utilities and recorded easements. The plat of survey shall conform to Wis. Stats. ch. 236 or Wis. Stats. § 703.13 as appropriate.

(2)

A copy of any declaration of covenants and restrictions which govern the use, maintenance, and continued protection of the planned unit development district, any recordable declaration of the Condominium Ownership Act's applicability (Wis. Stats. §§ 703.01 through 703.28) or any bylaws governing the administration of properties subject to the Act.

(3)

A topographic map with two-foot contour intervals showing all public rights of way and building locations. The map shall also indicate all utility lines, stormwater drainage ways (including floodplain) and any easements therefor.

(4)

A statement indicating the number of phases, if more than one is intended, to be used in construction of the development. Also included shall be the time limit for completion and description of the real property of each phase. If more than one stage phase is proposed, a plot plan shall be provided indicating the physical location of each phase.

(5)

An application fee as established by resolution.

(Code 2001, § 16.12(4))