A site plan is required and shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit for all uses. No use other than a single-family residence or an accessory use to a single-family residence shall be established, or construction for such use commenced until a site plan therefor has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Site plans for single-family residences and accessory uses to single-family residences may be approved by the Zoning Inspector.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98; Ord. 2016-26. Passed 9-7-16.)

   (a)   Prior to submission of a final site plan, each applicant shall submit to the Zoning Inspector eight (8) copies of a preliminary site plan which shall be reviewed by the Inspector and the Planning Commission. Submittal shall be at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the meeting at which the plans will be reviewed by the Commission, and shall be accompanied by a fee as established by Council.

   (b)   The Commission and Zoning Inspector may make such recommendations for changes as they may deem appropriate to: insure compliance with this Zoning Ordinance and good planning practice; to promote the orderly development of the site; and to insure harmony with adjoining properties.

   (c)   Every preliminary site plan submitted shall contain the following information:

      (1)   The name of the development and the name and address of the owner and developer;

      (2)   A scale, north arrow and date;

      (3)   The location and acreage of various uses;

      (4)   The proposed location of buildings;

      (5)   The location, names, and dimensions of proposed and existing streets, easements, and drainage ways;

      (6)   Preliminary plans for the provision of utilities; and

      (7)   Proposed parking layout including ingress and egress.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98; Ord. 2008-27. Passed 12-30-08.)

   (a)   Final site plans submitted to the Planning Commission shall be based on previously reviewed preliminary plans except where such requirement is waived by the Commission for good cause. Final plans shall be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting at which said plans will be reviewed by the Commission. A minimum of eight (8) copies shall be submitted. Submission shall include a fee as established by Council.

   (b)   Prior to approval by the Commission:

      (1)   Grading and surface drainage provisions and the design and construction standards of all private streets, driveways and parking areas shall be reviewed and approved by the Village Engineer;

      (2)   Adequacy of fire protection shall be established by review and approval of the Fire Chief; and

      (3)   The Board of Public Affairs must indicate that the proposed utility arrangements meet their approval and that the utility systems are capable of servicing the proposed development.

   (c)   The Commission shall act on site plans presented to it within a reasonable time and the interested party shall be advised as to the decision of the Planning Commission by letter and/or legible markings and notes on the plan. Said decision shall be final. Final approval shall be shown by the signature of the Village Mayor on the final plans. Prior to final approval of the site plan, the developer shall post any required bonds and shall present any dedication or easement plats for approval prior to recordation.

   (d)   Approval of a final site plan by the Planning Commission shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of such approval unless building permits have been obtained for construction in accordance therewith. A single extension, not to exceed six (6) months, may be given by the Commission upon written request by the applicant.

   (e)   The Planning Commission may attach conditions to the approval as may be reasonably required by the public health, safety and welfare. When reviewing site plan applications, the Commission may seek expert advice or cause special studies to be made. The cost of securing such advice or studies shall be borne by the applicant who shall deposit the estimated cost of same with the Village at the request of the Commission.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98.)

   (a)   Site plans shall be prepared by persons professionally qualified to do such work. Final site plans shall be certified by an architect, engineer or land surveyor duly registered by the State of Ohio. Final site plans shall be prepared at an appropriate scale, but not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet (1" = 100'). Profiles must be submitted on standard plan profile sheets.

   (b)   Final site plans shall include the following data:

      (1)   The name of the development, the name of the owner or developer, north arrow, date and scale;

      (2)   The owners and zoning classification of adjoining parcels;

      (3)   A boundary survey;

      (4)   Existing topography and proposed finished grade with a maximum two (2) foot contour interval;

      (5)   Proposed building and sign locations;

      (6)   Location of all minimum setback lines;

      (7)   Vehicular and pedestrian circulation plans;

      (8)   All off-street parking and parking bays, loading spaces and walkways indicating type of surfacing and showing the number of parking spaces provided and the number required;

      (9)   Provisions for the adequate control of erosion and sedimentation indicating the proposed temporary and permanent control practices and measures which will be implemented during all phases of clearing, grading and construction;

      (10)   Location, type, size and height of all fencing, screening, and retaining walls;

      (11)   A drainage plan conforming to Chapters 1181 and 1183;

      (12)   All existing and proposed sanitary sewer facilities indicating all pipe sizes, types, grades, invert elevations, and location of manholes;

      (13)   All existing and proposed water facilities including all water mains, their sizes, valves and fire hydrant locations;

      (14)   The location of any proposed refuse removal pads;

      (15)   Location and size of all recreation and open space areas;

      (16)   A planting and landscaping plan;

      (17)   Architectural plans of proposed structures including signs;

      (18)   For multi-family residential developments, the number, type and minimum floor area of dwelling units;

      (19)   A lighting plan;

      (20)   The location, width, size and intended purpose of all easements and rights-of-way and whether they are to be publicly or privately maintained;

      (21)   The following data relative to all existing and proposed streets: location, width, names, curve data, grades, and sight distances. Typical sections shall be provided for all proposed streets or drives; and

      (22)   A description of the proposed development of operation in sufficient detail to indicate possible emission of energy or matter beyond the lot lines, with engineering plans for the handling of any excesses thereof.

      (1)   The site plan shall show that a proper relationship will exist between thoroughfares, service roads, driveways and parking areas to encourage pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety on both public and private lands.

      (2)   All development features, including principal buildings, open spaces, service roads, driveways and parking areas, shall be so located and related as to minimize the possibility of adverse effects upon adjacent development.

      (3)   The architectural design of buildings shall be developed with consideration given to the relationship of adjacent development in terms of building height, mass, texture, materials, line, pattern and character. Designs shall comply with the Architectural Guidelines as established by the Planning Commission and Village Council.

      (4)   Building location and placement shall be developed with consideration given to minimizing the removal of trees and changes of topography.

      (5)   Maximum possible visual and auditory privacy for surrounding properties and occupants shall be provided through good design and the use of proper building materials and landscaping.

      (6)   In large parking areas, visual relief shall be provided through the use of tree planted and landscaped dividers, islands and walkways.

      (7)   Screening of parking areas and service areas from surrounding properties shall be provided through landscaping and/or ornamental walls or fences, where necessary, to promote harmony with adjacent developments.

      (8)   On-site traffic circulation shall be designed to make possible adequate fire and police protection.

      (9)   In the case of an industrial use, adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of industrial wastes. Wastes containing poisonous, corrosive, flammable or explosive solids, liquids or gases, or oils or greases, shall not be discharged into the sanitary sewer.

      (10)   To secure the optimum effect of transition from a residential to a nonresidential district, the Planning Commission shall have the power to determine the need for, and the amount of, planting materials, walls, walks or fences, or any combination of the same, on any property line of land under consideration. The plans and specifications therefore, including density and height figures for the overall site development, shall include the proposed arrangement of such plantings and structures.

      (11)   Drainage along all street frontages shall be enclosed in adequately sized storm sewers that shall be connected to the Village's storm sewer system. Storm water detention shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1183. Where an outlet into a storm sewer is not accessible, the developer shall construct an outlet to a natural watercourse in a manner acceptable to the Village Engineer.

      (12)   Concrete sidewalks shall be installed along the entire street frontage of the property. Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of four (4) feet and a minimum thickness of four (4) inches. Sidewalks in driveways shall have a minimum thickness of six (6) inches.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98; Ord. 2016-26. Passed 9-7-16; Ord. 2019-15. Passed 6-18-19.)

   The use, placement and dimensions of all buildings, driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, truck loading and unloading areas, curb cuts, traffic control devices and activity areas, and the installation of landscaping, fences and walls shall conform to the approved site plan. All improvements shall be installed at the cost of the developer and in accordance with the approved site plan.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98.)

   (a)   A performance bond or other financial guarantee as approved by the Mayor and the Village Solicitor shall be placed on deposit with the Village to ensure that the landscaping, hard surfacing of private drives and parking areas, improvements within public rights-of-way or easements, and surface water drainage shall be installed in conformity with approved plans. Such bond or guarantee shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the construction of the improvements, based on an estimate approved by the Village Engineer, and shall be for a period not to exceed two (2) years and provide for the complete construction of the improvements within that period.

   (b)   The Village Engineer may also require a restoration bond. Said bond shall be to insure repair of any damage done to existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and/or street project. The amount of said bond shall be as determined by the Village Engineer based on his estimate of potential damage.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98.)

   (a)   Upon approval of the Site Plan, an application for a Zoning Permit may be submitted to the Zoning Inspector for the construction of any building or improvement in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and the duly approved Site Plan. No construction or site improvement shall be initiated until the Site Plan has been approved and a Zoning Permit has been issued.

   (b)   Any site plan may be revised and such revisions shall be accomplished in the same manner as the original approval provided, however, that minor technical changes which do not substantially alter the original site plan may be authorized by concurring approval of the Mayor, Village Engineer and Zoning Inspector. One (1) year after satisfactory completion of the required improvements, the Village shall release any remaining bonds.

(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98.)