1.

A detached single-family or two-family dwelling permitted by right on a lot or parcel not having any other dwelling existing or to be located thereon does not require site plan review or impact assessment.

2.

All other land uses, including condominium projects (see section 617), shall be subject to site plan approval if any one or more of the following minimum standards are met:

a.

The use requires three or more parking spaces.

b.

The land under development is two acres or more.

c.

The building under construction consists of 2,000 square feet or larger.

d.

The proposed structure, use or land to be developed will abut an existing residential district or lot.

e.

The proposed use requires a special land use permit.

3.

Developments requiring an impact assessment shall be subject to requirements delineated in section 2404.

4.

Developments on lands containing the following features or conditions require an impact assessment:

a.

Archaeological finds.

b.

Endangered species habitat.

c.

Floodplain, 100-year. An area which has a one percent change of flood occurrence in any given year.

d.

Hedgerow. A row of eight or more trees having a four-inch or more diameter at four feet above grade. (The dripline of the trees defines the land area of a hedgerow.)

e.

Ponds and lakes. A natural or artificial impoundment that retains water year round.

f.

Steep slopes. Slopes equal to or exceeding a grade of 33 percent or a 3:1 ratio of run over rise, with a change of elevation of three feet or more.

g.

Wetlands. Land area of one acre or more where standing water is retained for a portion of the year and does support wetland vegetation or aquatic life and is commonly referred to as a bog, swamp, or marsh.

h.

Woodlot. An area of one-fourth acre or more containing eight or more trees per one-fourth acre having a four-inch or more diameter at a four-foot height.

i.

Traffic. A proposed use or combination of uses which would be reasonably expected to generate over 50 directional trips during the peak hour of the traffic generator or the peak hour on the abutting streets; or over 750 trips in an average day; provided, if no other environmental conditions (as listed in section 2402.4 a—h) exist on the site, only a traffic impact analysis shall be required.

(Ord. No. 346, § 2402, 6-19-2000)