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Garden City City Zoning Code

SITE PLAN

REVIEW

§ 154.400 PURPOSE.

   It is the purpose of this subchapter and the four subsequent subchapters to provide procedures and related standards for the review and regulation of land uses and uses of structures within the city.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92)

§ 154.401 SITE PLAN REVIEW.

      (A)   Site plan required. Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the development of any new use, the construction of any new structures, or the redevelopment of any existing site that does not meet the standard for minor site modifications of § 154.406(A) shall require site plan approval by the Planning Commission prior to construction and/or occupancy pursuant to this subchapter. For example, site plan review is required for any of the following activities.
      (1)   Any development that would, if approved, provide for the establishment of more than one principal use on a parcel, such as a single-family site condominium or similar project where a single parcel is developed to include two or more sites for detached single-family dwellings.
      (2)   Development of non-single-family residential uses in single-family districts.
      (3)   Any use or construction for which submission of a site plan is required by any provision of these regulations.
      (4)   Establishment of any regulated use.
   (B)   Site plan not required. Notwithstanding the provisions of division (A) of this section, site plan approval by the Planning Commission is not required for the following activities.
      (1)   Construction, moving, relocating or structurally altering a single or two-family home, including any customarily incidental accessory structures.
      (2)   Excavating, filling, or otherwise removing soil, provided that the activity is normally and customarily incidental to single-family uses described in this section for which site plan approval is not required.
      (3)   A change in the ownership of land or a structure.
      (4)   A change in the use of a structure to a similar use allowed by right in the zoning district in which it is located, provided that no modification to the site is proposed or required by the standards of the regulations, and that the site maintains full and continuing compliance with these regulations.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 96-006, passed 7-1-96; Am. Ord. 20-003, passed 7-6-20) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.402 SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS.

   (A)   Submission of site plan for review by Planning Commission.
      (1)   In order to initiate formal review by the Planning Commission, the applicant is required to submit the following materials to the Zoning Administrator.
         (a)   Three completed and signed copies of an application for site plan review.
         (b)   Eighteen individually folded copies of the site plan.
         (c)   Evidence that the plan has been submitted for review to affected county, state and federal agencies, including but not limited to the Wayne County Department of Roads, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, Wayne County Health Department, and Michigan Department of Transportation.
         (d)   The required review fee.
      (2)   These materials must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator in sufficient time to allow review by city staff and consultants prior to the Planning Commission workshop at which the review will occur. The Zoning Administrator shall determine what is “sufficient time,” based on the scope and complexity of the proposal.
   (B)   Distribution of plans. Upon submission of all required application materials and following completion of all items required by the adopted site plan review manual, the proposed site plan shall be placed on the next open Planning Commission workshop agenda. The site plan and application shall be distributed by the Zoning Administrator to appropriate city officials and the City Planner for review. If deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator, the plans may also be submitted to the City Engineer and\or Director of Public Services for review.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.403 REVIEW AND ACTION.

   (A)   Review. The Planning Commission shall hold regular meetings, and may call special meetings to consider applications requesting action based on this section and P.A. 110 of 2006, as amended. The Planning Commission shall review the reports of the appropriate city staff and consultants and discuss the findings and recommendations with the applicant prior to making a decision.
   (B)   Request for revisions. Upon review of the site plan proposal, the Planning Commission may require the applicant to revise the plans or supply additional information. The applicant shall submit any requested revised plans for review prior to formal action being taken. All review fees must be paid prior to any review. It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to consult with city staff and consultants during this revision process. Action on the site plan shall remain tabled until the applicant has provided a substantially complete plan for review by the Planning Commission.
   (C)   Public hearing. A site plan involving use(s) subject to special land use approval or Planned Development shall require a public hearing. After payment of fees, the Zoning Administrator may set the date of the public hearing for a regular or special meeting of the Planning Commission.
   (D)   Submission of plans for final review. Eighteen individually folded copies of the revised plan shall be submitted for final review at least ten days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which review scheduled. The revised plan shall be distributed to the appropriate reviewing parties by the zoning Administrator.
   (E)   Final action. The Planning Commission is authorized to take the following final action on a site plan subject to guidelines in this chapter.
      Approval
      Approval with conditions
      Denial
      Table the site plan
      (1)   Approval. Upon determination that a site plan in full compliance with the standards and requirements of these regulations and other applicable city regulations and laws, approval shall be granted.
      (2)   Approval with conditions.  
         (a)   Upon determination that a site plan is in compliance except for minor modifications, the conditions for approval shall be identified and the applicant shall be given the opportunity to correct the site plan. Conditions may include the requirement to obtain variances or to obtain approvals from other agencies. For example, as a condition of approval, the Planning Commission may delegate the responsibility for final approval of engineering and other technical issues to the City Engineer or other appropriate staff or consultants. If a plan is approved subject to conditions, the applicant shall submit a revised plan with a revision date, indicating full compliance with the required conditions.
         (b)   The Planning Commission may require that the applicant resubmit the site plan for final approval by the Planning Commission after conditions have been met. The Planning Commission may waive its right to review the revised plan, and delegate authority to the Zoning Administrator to review and approve a revised site plan on the Commission’s behalf after required conditions have been addressed. The Planning Commission may require that the Zoning Administrator secure a favorable recommendation from the City Planner and/or City Engineer prior to final approval of the revised plan.
      (3)   Denial. Upon determination by the Planning Commission that a site plan does not comply with the standards and regulations set forth in these regulations, or that the submittal requires extensive revision to comply with standards and regulations, approval of the site plan shall be denied.
      (4)   Tabling. Upon determination by the Planning Commission that a site plan is not sufficiently complete for approval or rejection, or upon a request by the applicant, the Planning Commission may table consideration of a site plan until a later meeting.
   (F)   Recording of site plan review action. 
      (1)   Each action taken with reference to a site plan review shall be duly recorded in the minutes of the Planning Commission. The grounds for action taken upon each site plan shall also be recorded in the minutes.
      (2)   After the Planning Commission has taken final action on a site plan, the Planning Commission secretary shall clearly mark three copies of the application and final site plans “Approved” or “Denied,” as appropriate, with the date that action was taken. One marked copy will be returned to the applicant and the other two copies will be kept on file by the city.
   (G)   Procedure after site plan approval. 
      (1)   Building permit. Following final approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission, the applicant may apply to the city for a building permit. The issuance of a building permit shall be subject to the review of construction plans by the Building Department, and, if deemed necessary by the Building Official, the City Engineer. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain all applicable city, county, or state permits prior to issuance of a building permit.
      (2)   Approval expiration. Site plan approval becomes null and void if substantial construction has not commenced within 12 months following the final approval of the site plan by the Planning Commission, or if construction has not been completed within 12 months after it commenced following the issuance of a Building Permit. In such a case, the applicant shall file a new application. Review by the Planning Commission of the new application and site plan shall be required.
      (3)   Approval extensions. Upon written request of the applicant, prior to the expiration of a previously granted approval, the Planning Commission may review the circumstances surrounding a failure to meet the required deadlines. The Planning Commission may grant an extension of up to 12 months to an approval, if it finds that the approved site plan continues to adequately represent current conditions on and surrounding the site, and that the site plan conforms to the standards of the city regulations in affect at the time of the applicant's request for an extension.
      (4)   Scanning of documents. Prior to occupancy, city approved, stamped, “as built” plans, specifications, and all correspondence shall be scanned and transferred to an imaging system, and submitted to the Community Developer Department for storage as a digital version of the scanned record on an optical storage disc, in accordance with PA 116 of 1992, § 2, which provides for the storage and reproduction of public records. The disc shall be formatted as required by the Community Development Department.
      (5)   Application for certificate of occupancy. Following building construction and completion of site work, the applicant may apply to the city for a certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of occupancy from the Building Official in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 154.466. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to obtain the required certificates prior to any occupancy of the property.
      (6)   Site maintenance after approval.  
         (a)   It shall be the responsibility of the owner of a property for which site plan approval has been granted to maintain the property in accordance with the approved site design on a continuing basis until the property is razed, new zoning regulations supersede the regulations upon which site plan approval was based, or a new site design is approved following Planning Commission review.
         (b)   Any property owner who fails to maintain an approved site plan in full compliance with approvals granted by the Planning Commission according to the provisions of these regulations, shall be deemed in violation of the use provisions of these regulations.
   (H)   Revocation.  An approved site plan may be revoked by the Planning Commission if construction on the site is not completed or is not progressing in a manner consistent with the approved plans. In such a case, the site plan shall be placed on the agenda of a Planning Commission meeting for a public hearing. The Zoning Administrator shall cause written notice to be provided to the applicant at least ten days prior to the meeting, and shall publish notice of the hearing no later than five days prior to the date and time. The notice shall reduce all alleged inconsistencies and violations to writing. The Zoning Administrator, the Building Official, the applicant, and other interested persons shall be allowed to present information and testimony to the Planning Commission at the hearing. If the Planning Commission finds that an inconsistency or violation of the approved site plan exists at the time of the hearing, then, by a majority vote of attending members, the Planning Commission may revoke the approval of the site plan and order the site returned to its original condition by a date certain. Failure to comply with such an order shall be deemed a violation of the use provisions of these regulations.
   (I)   Modification to approved plan. A previously approved site plan may be subsequently modified, subject to the requirements of § 154.406 Minor Site Modifications.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 96-006, passed 7-1-96; Am. Ord. 06-005, passed 2-13-06; Am. Ord. 09-008, passed 4-20-09; Am. Ord. 20-003, passed 7-6-20) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.404 REQUIRED INFORMATION.

   The following information shall be included on all site plans, where applicable.
   (A)   Application form. The application form shall contain the following information.
      (1)   Applicant's name and address.
      (2)   Name and address of property owner, if different from applicant.
      (3)   Common description of property and complete legal description, including the parcel tax identification (sidwell) number(s).
      (4)   Total gross and net acreage of the site.
      (5)   Existing zoning.
      (6)   Proposed use of land and of proposed development, if applicable.
      (7)   Proposed buildings to be constructed, including square feet of gross floor area.
      (8)   Proof of property ownership.
      (9)   Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of engineers, attorneys, architects, and other professionals associated with the project.
      (10)   Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission.
   (B)   Descriptive and identification data. Site plans shall consist of an overall p1an for the entire development, drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 20 feet for property less than one acre, one inch equals 30 feet for property larger than one acre but less than three acres, and one inch equals 50 feet for property larger than three acres. Sheet size shall be at least 24 inches by 36 inches. The following descriptive and identification information shall be included on all site plans:
      (1)   Applicant's name, address, and telephone number.
      (2)   Title block indicating the name of the development.
      (3)   Scale.
      (4)   Northpoint.
      (5)   Dates of submission and revisions (month, day, year).
      (6)   General location map drawn to scale with northpoint.
      (7)   Legal and common description of property, including parcel identification (sidwell) number(s).
      (8)   The dimensions of all lots and property lines, showing the relationship of the site to abutting properties. If the site is a part of a larger parcels, the plan should indicate the boundaries of total land holding.
      (9)   A schedule for completing the project, including the phasing or timing of all proposed developments, if applicable.
      (10)   Identification and seal of an architect, engineer, land surveyor, licensed community planner or landscape architect who prepared the plan.
      (11)   Written description of proposed land use.
      (12)   Zoning classification of applicant's parcel and all abutting parcels.
      (13)   Proximity to driveways serving adjacent parcels.
      (14)   Proximity to major thoroughfare(s).
      (15)   Notation of any variances that have or must be secured.
      (16)   Net acreage (minus rights-of-way) and total acreage, to the nearest 1/10 acre.
      (17)   Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission.
   (C)   Site data.  
      (1)   Existing lot lines, building lines, structures, parking areas, and other improvements on the site and on parcels within 100 feet of the site.
      (2)   Front, side and rear setback dimensioned from minimum location(s).
      (3)   Topography on the site and within 100 feet of the site at two-foot contour intervals, referenced to a U.S.G.S. benchmark.
      (4)   Proposed site plan features, including building, roadway widths and names, and parking areas.
      (5)   Dimensions and centerline of existing and proposed roads and road rights-of-way.
      (6)   Acceleration, deceleration, and passing lanes, where required.
      (7)   Proposed location of driveway entrances and on-site driveways with dimensioned minimum and maximum widths.
      (8)   Typical cross-section of proposed roads and driveways, if applicable.
      (9)   Location of existing drainage courses and drains, open or enclosed and with elevations and/or inverts.
      (10)   Location of existing or proposed underground improvements such as storage tanks, culverts, and water gates.
      (11)   Location of sidewalks within the site and within the right-of-way.
      (12)   Exterior lighting locations and method of shielding.
      (13)   Trash receptacle locations and method of screening, if applicable.
      (14)   Transformer pad location(s) and method of screening, if applicable.
      (15)   Parking spaces, including delineated handicap spaces, typical dimensions of spaces, indication of total number of spaces, drives, and method of surfacing.
      (16)   Information needed to calculate required parking in accordance with Zoning Ordinance standards.
      (17)   The location of lawns and landscaped areas, including required landscaped greenbelts. The percentage of the site used for open space.
      (18)   Landscape plan, including location, size, type and quantity of proposed shrubs, trees and other live plant material. A maintenance plan for landscaping shall be stated on the plan.
      (19)   Location, sizes, and types of existing trees five inches or greater in diameter, measured at one foot above grade, before and after proposed development.
      (20)   Cross-section of proposed berms.
      (21)   Location, description, and County Registrar of Deeds filing identification of all easements for public right-of-way, utilities, access, shared access, and drainage.
      (22)   Designation of fire lanes.
      (23)   Delineation of dedicated loading/unloading area.
      (24)   The location of any outdoor storage of materials and the manner by which it will be screened.
      (25)   Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission.
   (D)   Building and structure details.
      (1)   Location, height, and outside dimensions of all proposed buildings or structures.
      (2)   Indication of the number of stores and number of commercial or office units contained in the building.
      (3)   Building floor plans.
      (4)   Total floor area.
      (5)   Proposed usable floor area.
      (6)   Location, size, height, and lighting information of all proposed signs.
      (7)   Proposed fences and walls, including typical cross-section and height above the ground on both sides.
      (8)   Architectural elevations of building facades and walls, drawn to a scale of one inch equals four feet, or another scale approved by the Zoning Administrator and adequate to determine compliance with the requirements of these regulations. Elevations of proposed buildings shall indicate type of building materials, roof design, dimensions of projections and architectural features, canopies, awnings and overhangs, screen walls and accessory buildings, and any outdoor or roof-located mechanical equipment, such as air conditioning units, heating units, and transformers and related screening. The Zoning Administrator may permit photographs in lieu of evaluations for existing buildings where minor or no change to the facade is proposed.
      (9)   Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission.
   (E)   Information concerning utilities, drainage, and related issues.  
      (1)   Schematic layout of existing and proposed sanitary sewers connections; water mains, and water service leads; hydrant locations that service the site; and the location and size or capacity of gas, electric, and telephone lines supply lines and building leads.
      (2)   Location and size or capacity of exterior drains, catch basins, retention/detention areas, culverts and other facilities designed to collect, store, or transport storm or waste water. The point of discharge for all drains and pipes must be specified on the site plan. Compliance with city discharge standards must be noted.
      (3)   Indication of site grading, drainage patterns, and proposed contours.
      (4)   Soil erosion and sedimentation control measures.
      (5)   Proposed finish grades on the site, including the finish grades of all buildings, driveways, walkways, and parking lots.
      (6)   Listing of types and quantities of hazardous substances and polluting materials that will be used or stored on-site at the facility in quantities greater than 25 gallons per month.
      (7)   Areas to be used for the storage, use, loading/unloading, recycling, or disposal of hazardous substances and polluting materials, including interior and exterior areas.
      (8)   Location of underground storage tanks.
      (9)   Delineation of areas on the site that are known or suspected to be contaminated, together with a report on the status of site cleanup.
      (10)   Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission.
   (F)   Information concerning residential development.
      (1)   The number, type and location of each type of residential unit (one-bedroom units, two- bedroom units, and the like).
      (2)   Density calculations by type of residential unit (dwelling units per acre).
      (3)   Lot coverage calculations.
      (4)   Floor plans of typical buildings with square feet of floor area.
      (5)   Garage and carport locations and details, if proposed.
      (6)   Details of the pedestrian circulation system.
      (7)   Location and names of roads and internal drives with an indication of how the proposed circulation system will connect with the existing adjacent roads. The plan must indicate whether proposed roads are intended to be private or dedicated to the public.
      (8)   Community building location, dimensions, floor plans, and elevations, if applicable.
      (9)    Swimming pool fencing detail, including height and type of fence, if applicable.
      (10)   Location and size of recreation open areas.
      (11)   Indication of type of recreation facilities proposed for recreation area.
      (12)   Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission.
   (G)   Additional information.  
      (1)   Information related to condominium development. The following information shall be provided with all site plans that include a development involving condominium ownership.
         (a)   Condominium documents, including the proposed Master Deed, condominium by-laws, restrictive covenants, and easements.
         (b)   Condominium subdivision plan requirements, as specified in § 66 of Public Act 59 of 1978, being M.C.L.A. §§ 559.101 - 559.272, as amended, and Rule 401 of the Condominium Rules promulgated by the Michigan Department of Commerce, Corporation and Securities Bureau.
      (2)   Items not applicable. If any of the items listed are not applicable to a particular site, the following must be provided on the site plan.
         (a)   A statement of each item considered not applicable.
         (b)   The reasons why each listed item in not considered applicable.
      (3)   Other data that may be required. Any additional information required by the site plan review manual adopted by the Planning Commission must be supplied. Other data may be required if deemed necessary by the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator to determine compliance with provisions in these regulations. Such information may include traffic studies, market analysis, environmental assessment and evaluation of the demand on public facilities and services.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.405 STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL.

   The following criteria shall be used as a basis upon which site plans will be reviewed and approved.
   (A)   Adequacy of information. The site plan shall include all required information in sufficiently complete and understandable form to provide an accurate description of the proposed uses and structures.
   (B)   Site design characteristics. All elements of the site design shall be harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of parcel, the character of adjoining land uses, and the type and size of buildings. The site shall be developed so as not to impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted by these regulations.
   (C)   Appearance. Landscaping, earth berms, fencing, signs, walls, and other site features shall be designed and located on the site so that the proposed development is aesthetically pleasing and harmonious with nearby existing or future developments.
   (D)   Compliance with district. The site plan shall comply with the district requirements for minimum floor space, height of building, lot size, open space, density and all other requirements set forth in Appendix A, the Schedule of Regulations, unless otherwise provided in these regulations.
   (E)   Privacy. The site design shall provide reasonable visual and sound privacy. Fences, walls, barriers, and landscaping shall be used, as appropriate, for the protection and enhancement of property and the safety and privacy of occupants and uses.
   (F)   Emergency vehicle access. All buildings or groups of buildings shall be so arranged as to permit convenient and direct emergency vehicle access.
   (G)   Ingress and egress. Every structure or dwelling unit shall be provided with adequate means of ingress and egress via public streets and walkways.
   (H)   Pedestrian circulation. The site plan shall provide a pedestrian circulation system that is insulated as completely as is reasonably possible from the vehicular circulation system.
   (I)   Vehicular and pedestrian circulation layout. The arrangement of public and common ways for vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall respect the pattern of existing streets or pedestrian ways in the vicinity of the site. The width of streets and drives shall be appropriate for the volume of traffic they will carry. In order to ensure public safety and promote efficient traffic flow and turning movements, the applicant may be required to limit street access points or construct a secondary access road.
   (J)   Drainage. Appropriate measures shall be taken to insure that the removal or drainage of surface water will not adversely affect adjoining properties or the capacity of the public drainage system. Provisions shall be made for a feasible storm drainage system, the construction of storm water collection, storage and transportation facilities, and the prevention of erosion. Surface water on all paved areas shall be collected at intervals so that it will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will not create nuisance pending in paved areas. Final grades may be required to conform to existing and future grades of adjacent properties. Grading and drainage plans shall be subject to review by the DPS Director or the City Engineer.
   (K)    Soil erosion and sedimentation. The proposed development shall include measures to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation during and upon completion of construction, in accordance with current county and city standards.
   (L)   Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting shall be designed so that it is deflected away from adjoining properties, visual glare is minimized, and so that it does not impede vision of drivers along adjacent streets.
   (M) Public services. Adequate services and utilities, including water, sewage disposal, sanitary sewer, and storm water control services, shall be available or provided, and shall be designed with sufficient capacity and durability to properly serve the development.
   (N)    Screening. Off-street parking, loading and unloading areas, outside refuse storage areas, and other storage areas that are visible from adjacent homes or from public roads, shall be screened by walls or landscaping of adequate height.
   (O)   Danger from hazards.  
      (1)   The level of vulnerability to injury or loss from incidents involving hazardous materials or processes shall not exceed the capability of the city to respond to hazardous incidents so as to prevent injury and loss of life and property. In making such an evaluation, the city shall consider the location, type, characteristics, quantities, and use of hazardous materials or processes in relation to the personnel, training, equipment and materials, and emergency response plans and capabilities of the city.
      (2)   Sites that include storage of hazardous materials or waste, fuels, salt, or chemicals shall be designed to prevent spills and discharges of polluting materials to the surface of the ground, groundwater, and public sewer system.
   (P)   Health and safety concerns. Any use in any zoning district shall comply with applicable federal state, county, and local health and pollution laws and regulations with respect to noise; dust, smoke and other air pollutants; vibration; glare and heat; fire and explosive hazards; games; electromagnetic radiation; radioactive materials; and toxic and hazardous materials.
   (Q)   Sequence of development. All development phases shall be designed in logical sequence to ensure that each phase will independently function in a safe, convenient and efficient manner without being dependent upon subsequent improvements in a later phase or on other sites.
   (R)   Coordination with adjacent sites. All site features, including circulation, parking, building orientation, landscaping, lighting, utilities, common facilities, and open space shall be coordinated with adjacent properties.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999

§ 154.406 MINOR SITE MODIFICATIONS.

   (A)   Determination of minor modification. The Zoning Administrator shall determine if proposed modifications to an existing site or structure are minor in accordance with the guidelines in this section. In order to make a determination, the Zoning Administration may solicit comments and recommendations from the City Attorney, City Planner, City Engineer, and Public Safety officials, as deemed necessary. Minor modifications that require a variance, special land use approval, Planned Development, or the construction of a new principal building or structure are not considered a minor site modification and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
      (1)   Minor modification defined. Minor modifications include the following changes in use or site construction activities that do not detrimentally affect the character or intensity of the area.
         (a)   An addition to an existing building that does not increase or decrease the floor area by more than 15% or 1,000 square feet.
         (b)   Re-occupancy of a building by a permitted use requiring modifications to site improvements.
         (c)   Changes to building height.
         (d)   Additions or alterations to the landscape plan or landscape materials.
         (e)   Relocation or resizing of utility supply lines or service connections.
         (f)   Relocation or screening of the trash receptacle.
         (g)   Alterations to the internal parking layout of an off-street lot.
         (h)   Other building or site improvements deemed similar by the Zoning Administrator
      (2)   Modifications not deemed minor. If the modifications are not deemed minor by the Zoning Administrator, then review and approval of the changes by the Planning Commission shall be required.
   (B)   Review of minor site modifications. The Zoning Administrator shall determine if an applicant must submit a site plan consistent the requirements of § 154.404 or sketch plan consistent with the minimum information requirements of division (D) of this section. Minor modifications to an approved site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with all standards and requirements of this zoning ordinance and all applicable city ordinances.
   (C)   Required information for sketch plans. The following information shall accompany or be included on all sketch plans.
      (1)   An application form as described in Sec. 154.404(A) shall be prepared and submitted with the sketch plan.
      (2)   Sketch plans shall consist of an overall plan for the building and site or part of a site related to the building. The plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 20 feet for property less than one acre, one inch equals 30 feet for property larger than one acre but less than three acres, and one inch equals 50 feet for property larger than three acres. Sheet size shall be at least 24 inches by 36 inches. The following description and identification information shall be included on all sketch plans.
         (a)   Scale and northpoint.
         (b)   Name, address, and phone number of the applicant and the person preparing the drawing.
         (c)   Zoning classification of the subject site.
         (d)   Property boundary lines and dimensions; if more than one lot is included in the site, the lot lines of each lot shall be indicated.
         (e)   Front, side, and rear setbacks dimensioned from the minimum location(s).
         (f)   Exiting and proposed driveways and edges of all existing and proposed paved surfaces, as required.
         (g)   Parking spaces for the use, of the size required by this chapter.
         (h)   The outline and dimensions of all existing and proposed exterior building walls on the site.
         (i)   All exterior site improvements or modifications proposed in conjunction with the use described on the sketch plan, including, but not limited to, building construction, new pavement, landscaping, trash receptacles, and site clearing.
         (j)   A written description of the proposed use.
         (k)   A floor plan describing the use of all interior floor space.
(Ord. 20-003, passed 7-6-20)