The site plan review committee is hereby established for the purpose of conducting detailed review of all land use proposals required to have specific site plan approval by this chapter. The committee shall consist of the community development director, building official, the public works director, the fire chief, and the police chief, or their designees, and other members as appointed by the city manager.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 10, 3-6-12)

The following general rules of procedure shall govern the site plan review committee:

(1)

The committee shall hold a regular meeting at least once in each calendar month and at such other times as the committee may determine, provided that no regular meeting shall be required when the committee has no site plan proposal(s) to review.

(2)

Following its review of each site plan proposal, the committee shall submit its comments and recommendations to the city manager for approval.

(3)

A record of all findings and recommendations of the committee, together with the applicable site plan document(s), shall be maintained within the office of the community development department.

(4)

The site plan review committee agenda shall be distributed to the members at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting.

(5)

The meeting shall be open to the public. Attendance of the applicant is not required.

(6)

The community development department shall be responsible for the following:

a.

Agenda preparation and distribution;

b.

Chairing the meeting;

c.

Recording minutes;

d.

Notification to applicants of the scheduled date, time and place for consideration of the applications.

e.

Written notification to applicants of the outcome of the committee review.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 10, 3-6-12)

An applicant seeking site plan approval shall pay a nonrefundable fee of as set forth in chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances to defray the processing and review costs and shall submit the following items to the office of the community development department prior to the meeting of the site plan review committee at which the site plan proposal is to be reviewed.

(1)

General project data.

a.

Identification of the owner of record, the applicant (if other than the owner), the applicant's representative (if any), and the nature of applicant's interest in the proposed development.

b.

Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development.

c.

General location map, showing relationship of the site to major streets, schools, churches, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features on and adjoining said site, and the like.

d.

If common facilities (such as recreation areas or structure, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided as part of the development, a statement as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. Said statement may take the form of proposed deed restrictions, deeds of trust, homeowners' associations, surety arrangements, or other legal instruments providing adequate guarantee to the city that such common facilities will not become a future liability of the city.

e.

Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans.

f.

Architectural concepts for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes and types, together with floor plans of each type.

g.

Plans and designs for signs, if any.

h.

Landscape plan, including types, sizes, and locations of all plants and landscape materials, and showing provisions for irrigation and maintenance.

i.

Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including buildings for such use.

j.

Proposed time schedule for completion of the project.

k.

Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activities involved.

l.

Such additional data as the applicant may believe to be pertinent to the site and/or development planning.

(2)

Site plan requirements. Six (6) copies of the site plan proposal, drawn to scale of appropriate size, utilizing a certified survey of the property, and including the following data:

a.

Title of the project, names of the project planner and developer, date, north arrow, and scale.

b.

Boundaries of the project site and existing streets, buildings, water courses, easements, and section lines.

c.

Topographic features, including ground elevations and contours, wet areas, general location of and types of vegetation.

d.

Exact location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures.

e.

Access and traffic flow, including appropriate devices to separate vehicular traffic from pedestrian and other types of traffic.

f.

Off-street parking and off-street loading areas.

g.

Recreation facilities locations.

h.

All screens and buffers.

i.

Refuse collection areas.

j.

Access to utilities and points of utility hook-ups.

k.

Tabulation of total gross project acreage and the percentages thereof to be devoted to:

1.

The various proposed uses.

2.

Ground coverage by buildings and structures.

3.

Impervious surface coverage.

l.

Tabulations showing:

1.

The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off-street loading spaces shown for item f. above.

2.

Total project density calculated by dwelling units per acre.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 88-9, § 4, 9-6-88; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2005-02, § 3, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 11, 3-6-12)

All plans, maps, and other graphic materials relating to the project site and design may be prepared by applicants, draftspersons, surveyors, engineers, architects, and land planners, as may be appropriate for the particular item. Applicants and draftspersons shall be required to submit materials thoroughly and completely depicting existing and proposed uses, conditions and structures on the property, as appropriate to the application. Engineering and building features, including but not limited to drainage works, road construction, utilities and structural support items, shall require sealed documents by engineers and/or architects certified in the state.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 87-8, § 15, 7-21-87; Ord. No. 2000-24, § 3, 11-7-00; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02)

Following its receipt of the recommendation of the site review committee, the planning and zoning board when applicable shall review the site plan proposal and shall thereupon submit its recommendation to the city council. Said recommendation may be in the form of approval, approval subject to specified revision(s), or disapproval.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 12, 3-6-12)

Following receipt of the recommendation of the planning and zoning board, the city council when applicable shall conduct its own review of the site plan proposal and shall take final action upon the proposal. Should revision of the site plan be a requirement of the city council's approval, said approval shall become effective only after the proper filing of the revised site plan.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 12, 3-6-12)

No development permit for construction shall be issued until and unless the proposed construction is found to be in full compliance with an approved site plan, including any stipulations attached to its approval. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until and unless the chief building official has inspected the site for full compliance with the approved site plan, including any stipulations attached to its approval, and has determined that all requirements, conditions, and stipulations have been met.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 2, 5-21-85; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02)

(a)

Notwithstanding other provisions of this code to the contrary, no site plan review by the planning and zoning board, community redevelopment agency and city council shall be required where the use is single-family or a duplex dwelling, or for properties that meet all of the following criteria at the time a request for a certificate of occupancy, occupational license, building permit or other similar request (hereinafter "application") pertaining thereto is filed with the city and the appropriate filing fee is paid:

(1)

The application provides for use of the property for a listed permitted use provided in article V of this chapter and the city's adopted comprehensive land use plan;

(2)

There are no code violations of any kind on the subject property;

(3)

The property, and all structures thereon, include only legally established nonconforming structures or lots;

(4)

The application does not provide for the outside storage of merchandise or materials unless allowed as a permitted use provided in article V of this chapter and the city's adopted comprehensive land use plan.

(5)

The application is not for a new mobile home park.

(b)

The provisions of this section shall not provide an exemption from the site plan requirements set forth in this article, except as specifically provided herein.

(Ord. No. 2000-24, § 4, 11-7-00; Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2006-06, § 1, 3-21-06; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 13, 3-6-12)

Review and approval of site plans shall be subject to the following criteria:

(1)

Adequate ingress and egress may be obtained to and from the property, with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire or other emergency;

(2)

Adequate off-street parking and loading areas may be provided, without creating undue noise, glare, odor or other detrimental effects upon adjoining properties;

(3)

Adequate and properly located utilities are available or may be reasonably provided to serve the proposed development;

(4)

Adequate screening and/or buffering will be provided to protect and provide compatibility with adjoining properties;

(5)

Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting will be so designed and arranged so as to promote traffic safety and to eliminate or minimize any undue glare, incompatibility, or disharmony with adjoining properties;

(6)

Yards and open spaces will be adequate to properly serve the proposed development and to ensure compatibility with adjoining properties;

(7)

The site as proposed will be in conformity with all stated provisions and requirements of the City Code and the city's adopted comprehensive land use plan;

(8)

The proposed site will not constitute a nuisance or hazard because of the number of persons who will attend or use the facility, or because of vehicular movements, noise, fume generation, or type of physical activity;

(9)

Development and operation of the proposed site will be in full compliance with any additional stipulations, conditions and safeguards which the city council may prescribe to protect the harmony of the area and to protect adjoining properties, including but not limited to a reasonable time limit within which the action for which special approval is requested shall be begun or completed, or both; and

(10)

Permit requirements for other government agencies having jurisdiction over the development shall be met.

(Ord. No. 2002-21, § 1, 12-17-02; Ord. No. 2012-06, § 13, 3-6-12)

A site plan shall expire one (1) year from the date of approval.

(Ord. No. 2012-06, § 14, 3-6-12)