General Application Requirements.

A.

All applications shall be submitted in writing, and shall include the following information as applicable in accordance with the nature of the request:

1.

Name, address, and phone number of the applicant and any agent authorized to proceed with the application. If an agent signs the application, the notarized proof of authorization form provided by the City must be signed by the owner of the property.

2.

Address, legal description, tax parcel number, record owner, and contract purchaser of all property subject to the request.

3.

Proof of ownership of the property that is the subject of the request, via documentation such as deed, tax bill, or property appraiser's documentation.

4.

Survey of the subject property and the surrounding area. Unless waived by the City Manager, the survey may not be dated more than two years prior to the date of application.

5.

Existing zoning, adjacent zoning, and current and proposed use of the property.

6.

Nature and description of the request.

7.

Any supporting documents required.

8.

All application fees.

B.

Except when provided otherwise, no application shall be deemed accepted until it is properly signed and all required information is provided. Deadlines for applications shall be established and strictly adhered to.

C.

Except when a more specific deadline is provided, where Planning Board approval is required, upon acceptance of an application as complete the request shall be placed on the next available agenda for consideration by the board, but no sooner than 38 calendar days from the date of submittal.

Additional Application Requirements for Planned Developments.

The following supporting documents shall be required for an application for rezoning to a planned development district:

A.

A PD plan for the development.

B.

An executed PD Agreement providing specific criteria, standards, and plans for the development. The agreement shall guarantee completion of the development plan within a period to be specified by the City Commission. The PD Agreement shall also include terms and conditions to insure that, upon completion of any stage or at the expiration of each established interval of time in the plan of development, the partially complete development shall constitute a development substantially in accordance with the intent of the district.

C.

Any other agreements, provisions, or covenants necessary to govern the use, maintenance, and continued protection of the project and any common open space.

D.

Noncompliance with any of the terms and conditions of the PD Agreement shall be deemed a violation of this Code.

Additional Application Requirements for Historic District Overlay.

The following supporting documents shall be required for an application for rezoning to a historic district overlay (which shall be prepared by the City staff when any board of the City serves as the applicant).

A.

The names and addresses of all owners of real property within the proposed district, and the tax parcel identification number and street address of each property.

B.

A schedule listing each structure and site within the proposed district and the proposed classification of each as a contributing historic structure or site, or a non-contributing structure or site. A property located in a proposed district shall be designated as contributing if the property is one which, by its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association adds to the district's sense of time and place and historical development. A property shall be considered noncontributing if the property's integrity of location, design, setting materials, workmanship, feeling, and association have been so altered that the overall integrity of the property has been irretrievably lost; or if the property was built within the past 50 years, unless a strong justification concerning the historical or architectural merit is given or the historical or architectural attributes of the district are less than 50 years old.

C.

A physical description or survey of the proposed district with photographs showing examples of contributing historic and non-contributing structures and sites.

D.

A statement of the historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological, or other significance of the district.

E.

A description of typical architectural styles, character-defining features, and types of buildings, structures, objects or sites within the proposed district.

F.

Any other information and documents relevant to the request or on which the request relies, which the applicant determines is appropriate.

Additional Application Requirements for Special Use Permit.

In addition to the general review requirements, a site plan shall be submitted with an application for a Special Use Permit.

Additional Application Requirements for Site Plan.

A.

General. All site plan submittals shall be submitted in "plan sets" that include each of the following on separate plan sheets or attachments, as referenced below:

1.

Cover sheet.

2.

Site plan.

3.

Survey.

4.

Drainage plan and data.

5.

Subsoil report.

6.

Wetlands management plan.

7.

Landscape and irrigation plan.

8.

Clearing plan.

9.

Traffic plan.

10.

Concurrency data.

11.

Sign plan.

12.

For projects in Redevelopment Areas, documentation for design guideline review.

13.

Architectural elevations.

14.

Address plan.

15.

Utility plan

16.

Standard details, construction notes, and as-built drawing requirements.

17.

Stormwater pollution and prevention plan

B.

All plan sheets shall be rendered and all written information provided in sufficient detail to clearly illustrate the degree to which the proposal meets all applicable requirements of this Code.

C.

All plan sets submitted shall be folded and bound together. The original and all required copies of all plan sheets shall be in the same scale, which shall be no greater than one inch = 30 feet; and shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer, architect, landscape architect or other person authorized by Florida law. All plan sheets shall be 24 inches X 36 inches in size, except for one of the required copies which shall be 11 inches by 17 inches in size. All required original plan sheets and required documentation within a plan set shall be dated and shall bear the original signature and seal of the party who prepared the plans. All copies shall include all information contained in the original, including the date and depiction of the required signature and seal.

D.

The plan set required for all submittals other than for final approval shall consist of one original and one copy in an electronic format acceptable to the City. The plan set required for final approval shall consist of five original copies and one copy in an electronic format acceptable to the City Manager.

E.

Whenever resubmittals are required to respond to comments received during the City's technical review, the applicant shall also submit a copy of the latest technical review comments received from the City and a written list of specific responses, with each response highlighting or referring to the comment addressed.

F.

Cover Sheet. The cover sheet shall include the following information:

1.

Project name.

2.

Project street address.

3.

Tax parcel number.

4.

Legal description of the subject property.

5.

Project location map of the subject property.

6.

Flood zone map of the subject property.

7.

Zoning map of the project site and adjacent properties.

8.

Drawing index which lists each drawing in the set keyed to sheet numbers.

9.

Name, address, e-mail address, fax number, and telephone number of the property owner, designer, and authorized agent.

10.

North arrow and graphic drawing scale.

11.

A paragraph statement describing in detail the nature and intended use of the development.

G.

Specific Site Plan Submittal Requirements. The site plan shall show the location of all proposed structures and other improvements. The specific information shall include at a minimum the following:

1.

A site data table that shall include:

a.

Current zoning and future land use designation.

b.

Existing use(s) and proposed use(s).

c.

Total acreage in the project and the percentage to be devoted to each use.

d.

Building lot coverage.

e.

Existing and proposed building square feet, impervious surface and pervious surface coverage.

f.

Percentage of the site devoted to landscape area(s).

g.

Required and provided perimeter setback.

h.

Required and provided perimeter landscape buffer.

i.

Area to remain at natural grade.

2.

A proposed land use table with square footage of floor area assign to each use, and in addition, the following information:

a.

Residential uses. If the development includes residential units, the number of units by structure type, such as single-family, duplex, or multiple-family.

b.

Calculations for density in units per acre and intensity in floor area ratio for all units, and for units by structure type if the project accommodates mixed structure types.

c.

If the proposed project include a combination of residential and accommodation units, the location and number of each type of unit.

3.

A building data table that shall include type of construction per the Florida Building Code, number of stories, total square footage, finished floor elevation(s), proposed building height and area.

4.

Parking calculations.

5.

Adjacent land use and zoning within 150 feet of property boundaries.

6.

Location of driveways, interior roads and aisles, parking and loading bays, sufficiently clear to show how access and traffic flow will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic.

7.

Location of any buffer walls.

8.

Lighting plan showing location of lighting for streets, access drives, parking lot, building access points and additional security lighting.

9.

Sign plan showing location of proposed ground and wall signage.

10.

Security measures addressed in design building layout or landscaping.

11.

Location of protected, historic, and specimen trees.

12.

Location of exterior elements such as vending machines, news racks, phone booths, benches, bus stops, and the like.

13.

Location of common areas and facilities, where previously approved through a planned development agreement.

14.

Location of wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, floodplains, floodways, drainage ways, open water, and coastal high hazard area. Use of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps adopted in Section 6.15.C shall be required.

15.

Location of public beach access, for any projects required to provide such access.

16.

For projects bordering the Atlantic Ocean, location of any existing or proposed structures that may impede movement along the shoreline below the mean high water line, including description of measures to be taken to mitigate any such impediment.

H.

Survey. The required survey must be dated no more than two years prior to the initial submittal, and shall include the following information:

1.

Existing topographical features, including contours at one-foot intervals and elevations 100 feet outside the boundary unless closer spacing is necessary to depict irregularities. Existing topography of the site (extending to adjoining properties at least one contour) at not more than one-foot vertical contour interval based on mean sea level data furnished by a professional engineer or surveyor. Inclusion of features more than 100 feet outside the boundary may be required if necessary to assess development effects. If the property falls within the 100-year floodplain per the official flood insurance rate map (FIRM), issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the floodplain line must be shown on the topographic survey.

2.

A tree survey including the following information:

a.

For sites of ten acres or less, the location of each tree six inches or greater DBH and the general description, size, and location of all understory vegetation shall be shown. Trees and vegetation shall be identified by species name. The DBH of each tree shown shall be indicated.

b.

For sites of more than ten acres, the location, size, and species name of each specimen tree shall be shown. The distribution, density, canopy limits, and species names of other trees and native understory vegetation throughout the site shall be shown. The scale of this drawing may be increased for large sites upon approval of the reviewing staff.

3.

Legal description(s), parcel identification number(s), and zoning classification(s).

4.

Tract boundaries and total acreage in tract.

5.

City limit lines and property lines, including any internal property lines where multiple legal parcels are included in the project.

6.

Names and locations of adjoining developments and streets, names of abutting property owners, zoning classifications of abutting properties.

7.

Rights-of-way, easements, and railroads.

8.

Bridges, buildings, bulkheads and bulkhead lines and fuel storage tanks.

9.

Utility transmission lines including but not limited to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers, electric, gas, telephone and cable television.

10.

Existing stormwater management systems, including location and horizontal limits of all existing drainage structures, culverts, ponds, ditches, swales and pipes within property and adjacent rights-of-way and easements.

11.

Nearest fire hydrant(s).

12.

Existing buildings, structures, signage, and pavement, including striping and signage of existing parking, loading, and circulation areas and identification of any structures on-site that are classified as historic.

13.

Existing poles and fixtures.

14.

Archaeological features.

15.

Wildlife corridors or habitats.

16.

All other existing natural features, including wooded areas, watercourse, pods, and wildlife corridors and habitats.

I.

Drainage Plan and Data. The following drainage plans and data shall be submitted.

1.

A master drainage map showing right-of-way, subbasin and drainage boundaries, and the complete stormwater management system (pipes, inlets, manholes, canals, ditches, etc.) with direction of flow arrows. Drainageways a minimum of 1,000 feet downstream of the proposed development shall be shown unless the ultimate outfall is a lesser distance. Scale of the master drainage map may be 1 inch = 200 feet.

2.

Subdivision layouts including easements required for the stormwater management area and drainage rights-of-way.

3.

Topographical information with elevations and one-foot contours sufficient to verify the location of all drainage features, including locations of inlets, swales, ponding areas, ridges, and streams.

4.

A typical section or detail of the following:

a.

The stormwater management area, including the overflow structure.

b.

Any swale, ditch, or canal.

c.

Grading at the project property line.

d.

Fencing.

5.

High water data upstream, downstream, and on site, with data source.

6.

Notes pertaining to existing ground cover and land use, including standing water, areas of heavy seepage, springs, wetlands, and streams.

7.

Site soils from the soil survey of Volusia County.

8.

Ten-, 25-, and 100-year (base) flood elevation with data source for the site and 100 feet outside the site.

9.

An erosion control plan.

10.

The following stormwater calculations pre- and post-development:

a.

Design high-water elevations for the 25- and 100-year storm events.

b.

Hydrograph to and from the retention/detention area.

c.

Stage area storage, stage discharge, and treatment volume recovery for the stormwater management area.

d.

Soil storage, curve number, and time of concentration for each subbasin.

e.

Storm sewer tabulations, including:

i.

Location and type of structures.

ii.

Flow to and from each drainage structure or junction point.

iii.

Time of concentration to structure.

iv.

Drainage subbasin tributary to each structure.

v.

Runoff coefficient per subbasin.

vi.

Type, length, and size of lines.

vii.

Hydraulic gradient for the five-year frequency storm event.

viii.

Receiving water elevation with data source.

ix.

Outlet and pipe velocities.

f.

For development in special flood hazard areas, calculations shall also include:

i.

Base flood elevation.

ii.

Elevation in relation to datum on the FIRM of the proposed lowest floor including basement of all buildings.

iii.

Elevation in relation to datum on the FIRM to which any nonresidential structure will be floodproofed.

iv.

Certificate from a registered professional engineer or architect that the nonresidential floodproofed building will meet the floodproofing criteria in the Florida Building Code.

v.

Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development.

vi.

Compensating storage calculations for proposed fill in the floodplain.

11.

Any other drawings, calculations, and supporting data necessary to show the existing and proposed effect on drainage on site and on adjacent properties.

J.

Subsoil Report. The subsoil report shall be prepared by a geotechnical engineer experienced in the preparation of this type of report. The contents of the subsoil report will be in accordance with the unified soil classification system. The report shall include determination of existing and wet season water table, vertical and horizontal soils permeability rates, soils porosity values, and the depth of the relative impermeable soil layer for determining the duration of the vertical infiltration.

K.

Wetlands Management Report. If the site contains wetlands and the project is not exempt from the wetlands regulations, a wetlands management plan must be submitted showing:

1.

A detailed description of all water bodies, watercourses, and wetlands on site and a general description of wetlands immediately adjacent to the site and associated hydrologic conditions.

2.

A general description of the upland habitats on site.

3.

A site survey which identifies the landward extent of the wetland boundaries, buffer zones, existing and proposed conservation areas, and adjacent off-site conservation areas. A scale of 1 inch = 50 feet shall be required for detailed development review. For purposes of preliminary planning, a scale shall be determined by the reviewing department.

4.

A detailed description of any proposed activity within the jurisdictional wetlands and buffer zones.

5.

A detailed analysis of on-site and off-site mitigation areas, if applicable.

6.

A plan for control of erosion, sedimentation, and turbidity during and after construction, which describes in detail the type and location of control measures and provisions for maintenance.

7.

A detailed description of methods to be utilized in meeting the review criteria.

8.

A copy of all other federal, State, and regional permits and applications and conditions issued for the proposed project, if available.

9.

A ranking of the wetland as provided for in the wetland functional analysis.

L.

Landscape and Irrigation Plans. A landscape plan shall be submitted showing the layout of all landscape and plant materials. The plan shall meet the requirements of this Code and shall include the following information:

1.

The location of all pavement and parking areas, curbing, grading, drainage facilities, easements, utilities, site lighting, structures, signs, and other site improvements.

2.

The locations of all plant materials, including existing materials which will remain and new materials which will be planted, using distinctive graphic symbols for each plant material. No lines or notes shall be used in lieu of the graphic representation of the plant materials. Each plant material shall be identified with a species code and quantity count keyed to a plant list on the plan which provides the name, size, quantity, and spacing of each item.

3.

An irrigation plan that meets the requirements of this Code. The layout and description of a workable underground irrigation system, operating as a complete unit and providing required coverage of all landscaped areas, shall be shown. Piping circuits, pipe sizes, heads with coverage radii, valves, backflow preventers, controls, pumps, meters, power source, and any and all other associated accessories and fixtures shall be shown on the plan.

4.

All landscape and irrigation plans for new development or renovated properties where the required landscape areas equal or exceed 3,000 square feet, shall be signed and sealed by a Florida registered landscape architect. For all other projects, plans may be submitted by a landscape nursery professional, landscape contractor, architect or engineer.

M.

Clearing Plan. The Clearing Plan shall show the entire site at a scale no smaller than 1 inch = 30 feet, and shall include the following:

1.

Property lines with dimensions.

2.

Adjacent streets with names.

3.

North arrow and graphic scale of drawing.

4.

Property address.

5.

Tax parcel number.

6.

Location of all trees six or greater DBH, with species name and trunk diameter in inches labeled or keyed to a list.

7.

Superimpose all existing and proposed site improvements such as buildings, pavement, walls, grading, utility lines, signs, etc.

8.

Indicate with graphic symbols which trees are to be removed and to remain, such as putting an "X" through those to be removed.

9.

Notes or details that explain the methods to be used during and after construction for the protection of those trees and native vegetation that will remain after development.

At the site, all trees and vegetation to be preserved shall be marked with temporary harmless bands, flagging, or other suitable markings. Markings shall correspond to the graphic symbol information of the clearing plan.

N.

Traffic Plan.

1.

A traffic circulation plan shall be submitted identifying all ingress/egress locations, parking spaces, traffic flow directions, service drives, loading/unloading zones, fire lanes, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, pole-mounted luminaries with type and wattage, drop-off areas, and dumpster locations. Dimensions for all vehicular use, pedestrian and bicycle areas, including roadway curve and corner radii, shall be clearly shown. All required off-site traffic improvements shall be shown on the traffic plan prior to final approval.

2.

Proposed and existing traffic control devices such as signs, pavement markings, signals, and raised or painted channelization devices shall be labeled according to their Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) designator or description.

3.

A traffic impact analysis (TIA) may be required pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.16, Transportation Impact Analysis.

O.

Concurrency Certificate Determination. A valid concurrency certificate or complete application for a concurrency certificate shall be submitted in accordance with Section 3.4.Z, Concurrency Reviews.

P.

Sign Plan.

1.

A to-scale site plan shall be submitted showing the location of all signs which will be established or maintained on the site. The sign area and construction details of each sign shall be clearly shown and explained, including the dimension and depth of any footer for a ground sign.

2.

A scale elevation view of each ground sign shall be submitted with a graphic representation of how the sign is coordinated with any required or proposed landscaping or tree preservation, including the design and placement of any ground sign footer. The elevation drawing shall include dimensions for the height and shape of the sign and the landscaping.

Q.

Redevelopment Areas.

1.

Drawings, specifications, and sketch elevations shall be submitted in accordance with Section R below to allow review for compliance with Redevelopment Area appearance standards.

2.

For development in excess of 20,000 square feet GFA [gross floor area], a concept plan for the area may be submitted.

R.

Architectural Elevations.

1.

For all projects, the applicant shall provide a color elevation of the proposed building and a scaled drawing of the side, front and rear facades of all the building or structure elevations, including, but not limited to:

a.

Roof pitch.

b.

Fenestration including treatment of roof line.

c.

Windows.

d.

Doors.

e.

Building-mounted lighting.

f.

Building height.

g.

Proposed exterior colors.

h.

Proposed exterior materials.

i.

Location of mechanical equipment.

2.

For residential projects, the drawing shall include exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type.

3.

For projects exceeding five stories, the applicant shall also provide a computer-based model showing the proposed building and the relationship to the surrounding structures is required.

S.

Address Plan. An address plan that provides for a street address and an internal address plan is required.

T.

Utility Plan. The following Utility Plan and data shall be submitted.

1.

The size and location of existing and proposed utilities on and adjacent to the development including water, sanitary sewer, reuse, storm, but not limited to electric, gas, telephone and cable television.

2.

Size and location of the domestic and irrigation tap.

3.

Size and location of the proposed water, irrigation or reuse meter (if reuse is available).

4.

Size and location of the backflow on the potable connection.

5.

Inspection manhole at the ROW or easement delineation.

6.

Size and location of the proposed sanitary connection, if available.

7.

Location of proposed grease trap(s) if required. Calculation to size the grease traps.

8.

Fire flow calculations supporting adequate fire protection as established in Section 7.2.I, Fire Protection. If multiple hydrants are located onsite the most remote hydrant onsite will need to meet minimum fire flow requirements referenced above.

9.

Lift station calculations for any lift station downstream that may be impacted by the proposed development.

10.

Water distribution calculations/nodal analysis if applicable.

U.

Standards and Details. The most recent standard details, construction notes, and as-built drawing requirements.

K.[V.]

Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan. A stormwater pollution and prevention plan as required by the USEPA and the FDEP

L.[W.]

Downspouts/Roof Drains. Identification of all downspouts/roof drains directed toward inlets or the stormwater retention area. No roof drains are allowed to drain offsite.

Additional Application Requirements for Concept Plan for Subdivision.

At the preapplication conference, the applicant shall provide a concept plan drawn to a scale of 1 inch =100 feet. The concept plan is intended to be a simple drawing sufficient to make a fair presentation of the proposed development. It shall show tentative street layout, approximate right-of-way widths, lot arrangements, drainage and utility easements, sites for schools, parks, churches, existing structures, canals and waterways, wooded areas, approximate number of acres devoted to each use, total acreage, average lot size, approximate number of lots, existing zoning, and other appropriate information.

Additional Application Requirements for Minor Subdivisions and Preliminary Subdivision Plans.

A.

Seven black or blue line prints of the proposed subdivision plan and required exhibits shall be submitted drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet.

B.

The following supporting documents shall be submitted, with required information shown graphically, by notes, or by exhibits:

1.

Subdivision title, date, north point, scale, and a brief description including township and range, City, county, and State.

2.

Name and address of owner, surveyor, and engineer and other consultants. If property involved is owned by a corporation or company, the name and address of its president and secretary and state of incorporation shall be given.

3.

Boundary survey of tract, signed and sealed by a professional land surveyor, to be subdivided with bearing, distances, closures, and bulkhead lines.

4.

Names of adjoining property owners or subdivisions.

5.

Location of the site and its relationship to other property in the general area, showing zoning classifications and future land use classifications and City boundaries. Scale of this drawing may be 1 inch = 400 feet.

6.

Proposed lot lines, lot and block numbers and approximate dimensions, and building setback lines.

7.

Street names and locations, dimension and purpose of proposed and existing rights-of-way, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, easements, and waterways on the land to be subdivided and on the land adjoining for at least 150 feet.

8.

Radii of all curves.

9.

Proposed parks, school sites, or other public open spaces and all other land uses within 150 feet of the platted land.

10.

Acreage in total tract, acreage in public or other land usage, average lot size, total number of lots, and lineal feet in streets.

11.

Railroads, bridges, electric, TV cable and telephone lines, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, gas and water mains, culverts and drainpipes, and any other public utilities or easements on the land to be subdivided and on the land immediately adjoining for a distance of at least 150 feet.

12.

Location of all structures on the land to be subdivided and on the land within ten feet.

13.

Topographic survey, signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor, with contours based on North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) with a vertical interval of not more than one foot. If the property falls within the special flood hazard areas per the official flood insurance rate map (FIRM), issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the floodplain line must be shown on the topographic survey.

14.

Proposed elevations of development area, including streets, and existing ground surface elevations of the area proposed for development and adjoining land within 100 feet of the boundary of the proposed development. Elevations of adjoining land beyond 100 feet may be required if necessary to assess development effects.

15.

Typical cross section of proposed grading, roadways, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and other similar areas.

16.

Preliminary layout of water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer systems, reuse water system, and other proposed utilities, showing connections to existing systems.

17.

Identification of on-site soils using the Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Classification System.

18.

Identification of all wetland areas.

19.

Base flood elevation data for all developments.

20.

Compensating storage calculations if the project proposes fill in the special flood hazard areas.

Additional Application Requirements for Final Plats.

A.

One original and seven black or blue line prints of the final plat and required exhibits shall be submitted.

B.

The final plat shall be an original drawing and shall meet the requirements of F.S. ch. 177, part 1, Platting. In addition, all plats will meet the following requirements:

1.

All plats must be submitted in digital format to the City in AutoCAD or any other software format that the City Engineer determines is readily convertible to AutoCAD.

2.

All plats with a minimum lot size of less than one acre shall have a minimum scale of 1inch = 50 feet.

3.

All text on the plat shall be a minimum 0.08 inch.

4.

All plats will include the City's standard certifications of approval, which may be obtained from the City's engineering division.

5.

All subdivisions shall be based on State plane coordinates, with a minimum of two permanent reference monuments (P.R.M.) identified with State plane coordinates.

6.

All permanent control points (P.C.P.) shall be aluminum caps on a minimum 18-inch long #5 iron rod.

7.

All curvilinear boundary lines shall include radius, arc length, delta, chord bearing and chord distance, also a closure sheet for the total boundary shall be submitted.

8.

The boundary survey provided for platting shall be an ALTA/ACSM no older than two years.

9.

All P.R.M.s, P.C.P.s, and Lot Corners shall be set with accuracy as defined in Florida Administrative Code 5J-17.

10.

P.R.M.s shall consist of a metal rod having a minimum length of 18 inches and a minimum cross-section area of 0.2 square inches, and be encased in concrete. The concrete shall have a minimum cross-section area of 12.25 square inches and be a minimum of 24 inches long.

C.

All construction plans and supporting documents shall bear the date, seal, and signature of the project engineer responsible for the development. Engineering calculations in support of proposed plans and specifications shall be included.

D.

Supporting documents shall be submitted, including a composite utility map and the following information, construction plans, and engineering drawings:

1.

Plan and profile drawings showing all streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, outfall ditches, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, bulkheads, and any other public improvements.

2.

Stormwater management plan, which shall include grading plans showing original and final contours at one-foot intervals based on NGVD. Final contours may be omitted if sufficient information, such as pad elevations and spot elevations, are provided to show final detailed grading in all areas, with particular emphasis on the periphery of the property and areas around lakes and along watercourses. Pollution abatement shall be provided upland of streams and canals and the normal high water elevation on all lakes, unless the lakes are part of the permitted pollution abatement system. Base flood elevation data shall be provided. Grading of lots need not be accomplished prior to issuance of certificate of completion.

3.

Water distribution facilities, including off-site main extensions and proposed treatment plant, if applicable. The plans must show the size and type of water mains and services proposed, and location of water meters.

4.

Sanitary sewage facilities, including collection systems, lift stations, and wastewater treatment plant facilities, if applicable.

5.

A geotechnical report outlining existing soil conditions with recommendations that address subdrainage requirements, utility bedding requirements and pavement structure design.

6.

Landscape and vegetation plans showing landscaping and irrigation improvements and preservation area designations for all common areas, buffer areas and public areas within the subdivision.

E.

Common areas, buffer areas, conservation areas, and preservation areas shall be shown as separate tracts on the plat, and where not already deeded or dedicated at the time of platting, shall be dedicated or deeded to the party to be responsible for maintenance. Responsibility for construction and maintenance within these areas shall be specifically indicated in the plat notes, the subdivision contract, and any deed covenants and restrictions.

F.

Easements shall be shown for all necessary utilities. Utility easements shall not conflict with or inhibit the functioning of any required landscape, buffer, conservation, or preservation areas. Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel, or stream, an easement shall be provided with sufficient width to accommodate it.

G.

If the plat is to be recorded prior to completion of some or all of the required public improvements, three copies of an executed subdivision improvement agreement (SIA).

1.

The SIA shall warrant that all required public improvements will be built in accordance with City requirements, and that all required public improvements will be free from defect for a period of one year after acceptance by the City. The SIA shall be accompanied by an improvement guarantee, except where the City Commission specifically waives this requirement for certain governmental agencies developing property as referenced in Section 3.4.K.5.d. The improvement guarantee shall be in the amount of 120 percent of the estimated construction costs or of the sum of the actual construction contracts of the required public improvements. The SIA shall require the property owner to submit a maintenance guarantee on all public improvements completed pursuant to the SIA, for a one-year period beginning on the date of City acceptance, in the amount of ten percent of the actual construction cost. The property owner shall be required to provide such supporting information as the City Engineer may reasonably require to support the actual or estimated construction cost. All SIAs and guarantees shall be on forms furnished or approved by the City Attorney.

H.

Water, reclaimed water and sewer extension agreements if necessary, shall be submitted.

Additional Application Requirements for Recording of Final Plat.

The following documents shall be submitted and reviewed prior to recording of a final plat:

A.

Title opinion by a licensed attorney or title certification by an abstractor or title company in accordance with F.S. 177.041, and proof of payment of property taxes.

B.

Deed covenants or restrictions of record, and any homeowners' association documents of incorporation and bylaws.

C.

The subdivision improvement agreement, where the plat is to be recorded prior to completion of subdivision improvements.

D.

A guarantee for maintenance of required public improvements, where the plat is to be recorded after completion of subdivision improvements. The guarantee shall be effective for one year from the date of the City's acceptance of the improvements as complete. The amount of the guarantee shall equal ten percent of the actual construction costs, and may be in the form of surety bond, cash, letter of credit, or certified check. Supporting documentation for such costs shall be provided in this Code.

E.

After a final plat is approved by the City Commission and all requirements are met, the City Attorney shall review the title certification, any dedications shown on the plat, the subdivision agreement, and guarantees, and shall notify the City Manager in writing of approval or disapproval of these items. If approved, the City Manager shall sign the plat certifying that the requirements of the LDC have been satisfied and turn the plat over to the City Clerk for recording. At the cost of the applicant, four Mylars of the original plat shall be made, and the plat shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Volusia County for recording in the public records. The City Clerk will return one Mylar to the applicant after recording.

Additional Application Requirements for Concept Plan in Redevelopment Area.

A Concept Plan in a Redevelopment area shall include submission of six copies of the plan drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 20 feet, with the following information:

A.

All proposed uses on the site.

B.

All building footprints, heights, and setbacks.

C.

All access points, paved areas, parking and loading areas, traffic circulation areas, trash pickup and dumpster areas, and site fixtures.

D.

All open spaces and amenities.

E.

All utilities, above and below grade.

F.

The property boundaries.

G.

Topography with contour lines at one-foot intervals and natural features on and immediately off site.

H.

Relationship of structures on the site and on adjacent properties.

I.

Identification of any variances which will be necessary.

Additional Application Requirements for Concurrency Certificate Determination.

Applications shall identify the demands on all concurrency generated by the proposed development, how those demands are anticipated to effect level of service for the facility, and how the demands shall be accommodated through improvements. Applications shall also contain the following additional information:

A.

A list of the utility providers currently serving the proposed project site, together with a description of the existing infrastructure serving the site;

B.

A depiction of the location, design, and character of all concurrency facilities and other utilities, such as underground or overhead electric lines, gas transmission lines, or other similar facilities or services;

C.

For each concurrency utility facility:

1.

A comparison of the capacity to the projected demand, and the assumptions on which demand projections are based. These comparisons shall be made using the following methods:

a.

Potable water—Average daily demands for each proposed development phase;

b.

Solid waste—Average daily volumes of solid waste;

c.

Wastewater—Average daily flows generated by the development at the end of each development phase; and

2.

A description of proposed treatment system. For solid waste, proof of coordination with the Volusia County Solid Waste Disposal District shall also be required to ensure compliance with concurrency management requirements. For wastewater, the description shall include the method and degree of treatment, quality of effluent, location of effluent and sludge disposal areas, and proposed method and allocation of responsibilities for operation and maintenance of treatment facilities.

D.

For traffic, a traffic impact assessment or traffic study shall be provided as follows:

1.

If the project requires a traffic impact assessment (TIA) pursuant to Section 6.16, Transportation Impact Analysis, the TIA shall be provided with the application for concurrency review. If the subject property is located along a roadway under the jurisdiction of Volusia County or the Florida Department of Transportation, the applicant shall also provide copies of the study to that agency, and provide the City copies of all related correspondence.

2.

A traffic generation study shall be required for all other projects. The study shall include a projection of the average daily trips generated by the project, a trip distribution map, and any improvements required by the development to maintain the established level of service standard.

Additional Application Requirements for Stormwater Management Plan.

The stormwater management plan shall include:

A.

The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the developer and owners.

B.

The street address and legal description of the development and a description of the improvement.

C.

The owner or developer shall certify that the development as constructed will operate as follows:

1.

Not obstruct the natural flow of stormwater runoff.

2.

Not drain stormwater runoff onto adjacent lands not now receiving runoff from the project area.

3.

Not increase stormwater runoff to adjacent lands.

4.

Not concentrate the discharge of runoff onto adjacent lands in such a manner as to present a flooding hazard or cause soil erosion.

5.

Not adversely affect adjacent lands and structures.

6.

Provide a positive drainage outlet from the site.

7.

Not adversely impact adjacent wetlands or watercourses.

8.

Employ measures to control soil erosion on the site.

D.

Additional information may be required if necessary to evaluate the effect of the development.

Additional Application Requirements for Illicit Discharge and Connection to the Stormwater Drainage Systems.

An applicant for a permit shall submit an application providing the following information:

A.

Name, address, and phone number of the applicant and any agent authorized to proceed with the application. If the agent signs the application, the notarized proof of authorization form provided by the City must be signed by the owner of the property.

B.

A description of the process that will be used, including identification of all materials, agents, chemicals, substances, etc., to mitigate adverse effects.

C.

Location and anticipated dates of the dewatering or construction activity:

1.

An application for a site specific permit shall include a description of the location for the specific site of proposed dewatering activity.

2.

An application for a general purpose permit shall include a schedule of a minimum of six months of dewatering activity and locations of such activity. By the end of such six-month period, applicant shall update the schedule of dewatering activity and locations of such activity to reflect the schedule for the remaining six-months of the year.

D.

A copy of the FDEP Notice of Intent, if applicable.

E.

Any other information the City may require.

F.

All application fees.

1.

County, State, and federal agencies shall be exempt from the general purpose permit fee.

2.

Site specific permits shall require the payment of a per acre fee based on the size of the development.

3.

General purpose permits shall require the payment of an annual fee.

Application Requirements for Wellfield Protection Permits.

A.

Application for a Wellfield Protection Permit shall be completed and signed by the owner or operator, as applicable. The completed application shall be submitted with the nonrefundable permit fee. The application shall be submitted with all other information necessary to determine compliance with these requirements, including construction plans and specifications for the hazardous substance storage system, including but not limited to details of tanks, conveyance and pumping systems, secondary containment, leak detection, overfill protection, and access.

B.

The appropriate fee.

(Ord. No. 16-26, § 1(Exh. A), 1-20-2016; Ord. No. 18-139, § 4, 4-18-2018; Ord. No. 2022-238, § 9, 6-15-2022)